If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis, do not wait. Use the emergency resources below to access 24/7 support.
Immediate Crisis Services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 988 for free, 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors nationwide.
New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline
- 1‑855‑654‑6735
- Confidential emotional support and suicide prevention services for NJ residents.
New Jersey Statewide Crisis Centers
- Access walk-in services, mobile crisis response, and local behavioral health teams.
Regional NJ Hotlines & Campus Services
- Especially helpful for students and families navigating school-based or local systems.
Peer & Family Support
NAMI New Jersey (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Free support groups, psychoeducation, and advocacy for individuals and families.
- naminj.org | HelpLine: 866‑626‑4664
National NAMI Resource Center
- Evidence-informed guides, treatment FAQs, and support tools for navigating the mental health system.
Clinical & Psychiatric Foundations
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
- Diagnostic standards, clinical treatment guidelines, and policy updates.
MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health
- Harvard-affiliated hub for research on perinatal, hormonal, and reproductive psychiatry.
Learning & Media for Mental Health Empowerment
Explore trustworthy resources to better understand your mental health—curated to reflect a holistic, integrative psychiatric perspective.
The Mind Deconstructed
- Psychiatrist–therapist duo breaks down trauma, anxiety, and bipolar disorder in clear, relatable terms.
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
- Mindfulness meets science—featuring trauma-informed meditations, psychologist interviews, and recovery stories.
- tenpercent.com/podcast
Mental Illness Happy Hour
- Honest, often humorous conversations on mental health, trauma, and resilience.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For emergency situations, contact 988 or 911.