Click here to read an important letter from the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council.
988 Lifeline - 988 is a crisis hotline that has trained counselors available 24 hours a day.
New Jersey Department of Children and Families - Committed to decreasing youth suicide, the Department of Children and Families website offers a number of valuable resources to help families get the help they need.
AFSP New Jersey Chapter - The New Jersey chapter of the American Federation of Suicide Prevention is committed to saving lives by "delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide. "
NAMI Resources - NAMI has compiled a comprehensive list of resources related to mental health and suicide prevention.
PerformCare - PerformCare has a page dedicated to suicide prevention, which includes warning signs, hotline numbers, and tips for having conversations with children about the topic.
Second Floor - 2nd Floor is a youth helpline that provides confidential and anonymous support network for New Jersey’s youth. They can be reached 24 hours a day by texting or calling 1.888.222.2228.