Additional Resources
Mental Health Support
SBSD Crisis Intervention Phone Numbers/Resources
Includes Crisis Services, Counseling Services, Hotlines/Helplines, and Directory
Pyx Health for Youth, Middlesex County
Pyx Health for Youth is a free no-cost service for youth of Middlesex County 13-17 years of age. Pyx Health’s mobile app and trained staff provide relatable, positive support to help teens manage the stress of things like school, relationships, social media, and isolation and loneliness. 24/7 access.
Middlesex Behavioral Health Navigators
Behavioral Health Navigators provide free support for all residents across Middlesex County who are dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. These Behavioral Health Navigators provide a human touch and step-by-step guidance to direct you or your loved ones to access behavioral health support and trusted resources.
2024 Summer Counseling Groups through Bridge2Balance
School Counselors
Provide a variety of services and support for K-12 students and families. They provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for the social-emotional and behavioral needs for students in general education. They work very closely with the SST process, threat assessment teams, and crisis response. They provide individual counseling, group counseling, consultation with staff and parents, and advocacy that links families to outside services and resources in the community. At SBHS, counselors assist with scheduling, college and career planning, mental health issues, and connecting students and families to resources in our community.
Student Assistance Counselors (SACs)
Assist with in-service training of school staff on substance abuse and related issues. Our SACs are also training in addressing multiple mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm/suicidality, peer issues, etc. They serve as resources for substance abuse prevention, curriculum development, and instruction, assist the district in revising and implementing substance abuse and related policies and procedures, develop and administer substance abuse and related intervention services in the district; provide counseling and referral services to students regarding substance abuse and related problems, and communicate with community service providers or other officials in the rendering of substance abuse and related treatment services.
School Based Youth Services (Rutgers UBHC - B.R.I.D.G.E Center)
The BRIDGE Center is a dynamic partnership between South Brunswick School District and Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare (UBHC), a division of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The primary objective of the program is to help assure that pre-teens and teenagers have readily available access to quality counseling and other support services.
The BRIDGE Center provides a range of free, confidential recreational and mental health services at South Brunswick High School and Crossroads Middle Schools to all middle and high school students. Services include individual, group, and family counseling, conflict resolution, parent support groups and recreational programming. Referrals to the center can be made by students, parents or school staff. Parental permission is required for participation.