Resources

Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255

National Teen Dating Violence Hotline
1-866-331-9474
Text “loveis” 22522

Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860

National Human Trafficking Resource Center
1-888-373-7888

Crisis Textline
Text “HELLO” to 741741

NJ Addictions Hotline
1 (844) 276-2777

Quit Smoking
1 (800) NJ-STOPS [1-800-657-8677]

Alcoholics Anonymous
AA’s website gives information regarding alcoholism, the history of AA, how to get help, and where to look for meetings.

Narcotics Anonymous
The NA website provides information and resources regarding addictions and also allows individuals to locate local meetings.

National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. They provide resources, support, and referrals for anyone in need.

Stop Bullying
Bullying can happen anywhere: face-to-face, by text messages or on the web. It is not limited by age, gender, or education level. It is not a phase and it is not a joke. Bullying can cause lasting harm. Check out this website to learn warning signs and how to get help for you or for a friend who is being bullied.

Self Injury Outreach and Support (SIOS)
As part of a collaboration between the University of Guelph and McGill University, SIOS is a nonprofit outreach initiative providing information and resources about self-injury to those who selfinjure, those who have recovered, and those who want to help.

Self Abuse Finally Ends (SAFE)
This website is devoted to prevention self-injury and to providing support and help for those in need.

National Association of Eating Disorders (NEDA)
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

Self Esteem
The Counseling and Mental Health Center at the University of Texas provides an online resource about self-esteem including an explanation, discussion of where self-esteem comes from, and strategies for increasing or maintaining a healthy self-esteem.

LGBT National Help Center
The National Help Center provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity. They also maintain a database of local resources around the country.

GLSEN
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Darkness to Light (D2L)
Darkness to Light provides crisis intervention and referral services to children or people affected by sexual abuse of children.

Stop It Now
Provides information to victims and parents/ relatives/friends of child sexual abuse. The site also has resources for offender treatment as well as information on recognizing the signs of child sexual abuse.

Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA)
Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) is a comprehensive resource for families coping with depressive issues. A nationwide nonprofit organization that strives to inform the general public about the signs and symptoms of depression, FFDA also offers much-needed support to depressed individuals and their families.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) strives to empower individuals struggling with depression and bipolar, and offers a wealth of resources, including downloadable educational materials and self-help tools.

Good Grief
Good Grief’s mission is to provide unlimited and free support to children, teens, young adults, and families after a significant loss in their life through peer support programs, education, and advocacy. This website provides support through videos, informational articles, and helps you find support in your community

211
211 is a referral service that has community offices located across the country. In addition to mental health resources, they offer an expansive database of organizations to help with anything from financial assistance to information on housing. Use their website or call 2-1-1 to locate the office near you.