Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 

Crisis Text Line: Confidential texting service for people in crisis. TEXT: “home” to 741741

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Mental Health Contacts

Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 for free confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7

NJ Hope Line: Call 1-855-654-6735 if you are in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Boys Town Hotline: Suicide and crisis call line 1-800-448-3000 or text "VOICE" to 20121. Chat is also available by visiting yourlifeyourvoice.org

Trevor Project Lifeline: 24/7, confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or "text START" to 678678

Chat/Texting Hotlines

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text 988 Free confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7

Crisis Text Line: Free text line, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741

2nd Floor Youth Helpline of NJ - 24/7 confidential helpline. Call or text 888-222-2228

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Victims and survivors can call 1-800-799-7233. If unable to speak safely, log onto thehotline.org or text "START" to 88788

Runaway Safe Line: 24/7 hotline for youth. Call 1-800-RUNAWAY(786-2929) or for chat by visiting 1800runaway.org

LGBTQIA+ Hotlines

Trevor Project Lifeline: 24/7, confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678

Trans Lifeline Hotline: Peer support run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call 1-(877) 565-8860 for pif you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans

The LGBT National Hotline: Peer support and local resources for all ages, call 1-888-843-4564. The hotline is open M-F from 4pm-12am or Saturday from 12pm-5pm

Additional Resources

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357 for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders

2-1-1: Dial 211 or visit 211.org if you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services

The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area

Mental Health Association in Passaic County: Call 973-478-4444 or visit mhapassaic.org for a list of mental health services