Outside Help
Listed below are confidential hotlines and links to important websites that may help you if and/or when you need it. You may also use these websites for educational purposes for any projects. If you know of an important self-help websites I should include on this page, please let me know!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-8255
Taken from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 170 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
Taken from the RAINN website: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The mission statement for 180 Turning Lives Around was taken from their website: 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. is a private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence in our community. 180 is committed to providing services to individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence. In addition, 180 works to mobilize concerned individuals, organizations, and civic and religious groups to join our effort to end violence and abuse through public education, public policy reforms, and training of allied professionals.
Sexual Violence Hotline - (888) 264-7273
Domestic Violence Hotline - (888) 843-9262
2nd Floor Youth - (888)-222-2228
Taken from the 2nd Floor Website: 2nd FLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play. If you are between the ages of 10 and 24, live in New Jersey, and need to talk about an issue or problem that you are facing call 888-222-2228 anytime or text us at 888-222-2228.
This link is for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
The mission statement for Advocates For Youth was taken from their website: Advocates for Youth partners with youth leaders, adult allies, and youth-serving organizations to advocate for policies and champion programs that recognize young people’s rights to honest sexual health information; accessible, confidential, and affordable sexual health services; and the resources and opportunities necessary to create sexual health equity for all youth.
Although many people believe planned parenthood is mainly a clinic for performing abortions, their goal is actually quite the opposite. Planned Parenthood wants to provide all people with EDUCATION on how to prevent pregnancies in order to avoid needing abortions. Planned Parenthood is CONFIDENTIAL.
The New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) is the statewide advocacy and capacity building organization that represents the twenty-one county-based rape crisis centers, and the Rutgers University Office of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance. NJCASA elevates the voice of sexual violence survivors and service providers by advocating for survivor-centered legislation, training allied professionals, and supporting statewide prevention strategies that work to address and defy the socio-cultural norms that permit and promote rape culture.
Mainly an educational website.
National Eating Disorders Association (800) 931-2237
Monday - Thursday 11am-9pm ET,
Friday 11am-5pm ET
From the NEDA website: NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.