Mental Health Resources

24 hour emergency psychiatric services

Available in each county 24-hours a day, seven-days a week to individuals in emotional crisis who require immediate attention. An individual may be seen without an appointment, or be brought to the screening center by a parent, friend, spouse, law enforcement official, mental health worker, or any other concerned individual.

Trinitas Regional Medical Center

655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

908-994-7131

Overlook Medical Center

99 Beauvoir Road, Summit, NJ 07901

973-831-5078

Rahway Hospital (AES)

865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ07065

732-381-4949

732-499-6165


family success centers

The New Jersey Division of Children and Families funds a statewide network of Family Success Centers as “one-stop” shops in each county that provide wrap-around resources and supports for families before they find themselves in crisis.

Jefferson Park Ministries Family Success Center

213 Jefferson Avenue

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

908-469-9508

Plainfield Family Success Center

209 Berckman Avenue

Plainfield, NJ 07060

908-731-4200

Bayway Family Success Center

Maravlog Manor Community Center

688 Maple Avenue

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

908-289-0136

Performcare

When a child is facing challenges to their functioning and well-being, finding the right services and support can be overwhelming. Performcare can help you access the right services for your child, when facing challenges such as:

Behavioral/Mental health: Find help for a child or adolescent who has behavioral, mental health, or emotional challenges.

Intellectual and developmental disability: Find services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including eligibility and application materials.

Substance use: Find information about substance use treatment services and resources for eligible youth.

Call: 1-877-652-7624


help hotlines

counseling services directory

CenterPath Wellness……...……………………………………………...908-756-6870

Children’s Specialized Hospital.................................................................908-233-3720

Mountainside Cooperative Counseling Ser………………………………908-731-7100

Union Counseling Center for Human Development...................................908-276-0590

Cranford Family Resource Center...............................................................908-276-2244

Cranford Family and Children's Services....................................................908-352-7474

GenPsych…………………………………………………………………..855-436-7792

High Focus…………………………………………………………………800-877-3628

Jersey Behavioral Care……………………………………………………..908-291-2727

Jewish Family Services..................................................................................908-352-8375

Mount Carmel Guild Child/Family Outpatient, Medication Monitoring......908-497-3968

Overlook Hospital, Family Service of Summit..............................................888-247-1400

PROCEED(Hispanic).....................................................................................908-469-3200

Resolve Community Counseling Center........................................................908-322-9180

Summit Oaks Hospital................................................................................... 908-522-7071

Trinitas Regional Medical Center ….............................................................908-994-7223

United Family and Children's Society............................................................908-755-4848

Youth and Family Counseling........................................................................908-233-2042

Resources by Topic

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) — 1-800-233-4050

CHADD is a national nonprofit, tax-exempt Section 501(c) (3) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

obsessive compulsive disorder

International OCD Foundation

The mission of the International OCD Foundation is to help everyone affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Their aim is to increase access to effective treatment, end the stigma associated with mental health issues, and foster a community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them.

OCD New Jersey (OCDNJ)

OCDNJ is a nonprofit organization sanctioned by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). They are committed to the IOCDF goals of educating the community about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), offering support to sufferers and their families, and supporting research.

Members include mental health professionals as well as OCD sufferers, their families, and friends. OCDNJ has a Board of Directors and a Scientific Advisory Board.

Depression

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) -

1-888-829-2483

The mission of DBSA is to improve the lives of people living with a mood disorder, and their loved ones. DBSA is affiliated with mood-disorder self-help support groups throughout New Jersey.

National Alliance for Grieving Children – 1-866-432-1542

The National Alliance for Grieving Children lists grief support service providers who serve children, teens and their families.

eating disorders

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) -

1-800-931-2237

In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), or an Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED). NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. (ANAD) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization working in the areas of support, awareness, advocacy, referral, education, and prevention. ANAD is the oldest organization aimed at fighting eating disorders in the United States. ANAD assists people struggling with eating disorders and provides resources for families, schools and the eating disorder community.

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

Edreferral.com is a directory service for assistance and information regarding treatment of Anorexia, bulimia & related disorders.

bullying

Stop Bullying

Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, stopbullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on the definitions of bullying and cyberbullying, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

New Jersey Department of Education – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)

This page provides information and resources to aid schools in the establishment of HIB policies, the adoption of HIB program strategies, the implementation of proactive responses to HIB and the adoption of effective HIB reporting procedures.

NJ Coalition for Bullying Awareness Prevention – 1-908-522-2581

Garden State Equality Anti-Bullying Hotline 1-877-652-8559 (1-877-NJ-BULLY)

lgbtqi

PROUD Family Health (Somerset County)

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is the first hospital in New Jersey to offer specialized primary care services for the LGBTQIA community at PROUD Family Health. Committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can get the medical care you need at all stages of your life.

Gay and Lesbian Political Action and Support Group

Offers individuals in isolated areas to be politically active and establish support groups.

NJ Lesbian and Gay Coalition

Resources for LGBT youth, including helpline numbers, housing information, legal resources, physical health agencies, and more. 732-828-6772

HiTOPS

Health services and group support resources for people ages 13 to 26. They developed two support groups called “First & Third” and “PFLAG” for LGBTQ youth and their loved ones.

Hetrick Martin Institute

Counseling and crisis management, health and wellness programming, academic enrichment, job readiness, and arts and cultural programming.

The Pride Center of New Jersey

Offers numerous social, supportive, educational, entertaining, and fun events and groups for the LGBTQI community.

Garden State Equality

Dedicated to bringing same-sex marriage equality to New Jersey. It is the organizer of campaigns, primarily to get the legislature to pass a marriage equality bill and to accumulate enough votes in the legislature to override a gubernatorial veto.

NJ Gay Life

Lists events throughout New Jersey to connect the LGBTQ community. Online directory of New Jersey businesses and a support group calendar organized by issues and geographic locations.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

National non-profit organization located in Washington, DC. The non-profit group provides support for health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends. Online information, events, programs, scholarships, and advocacy opportunities.

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Ensures school students are treated with respect without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression. Strives to create school settings that value differences for a powerful and diverse community.

Equality Federation

National alliance of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender advocacy organizations.

Human Rights Campaign

Advocates for LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots action, and educates the public about LGBT issues.

NALGAP: The Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Addiction Professionals and Their Allies

Membership organization dedicated to prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer communities.