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Community Resources
Help Where and When You Need It
Please keep in mind, your fastest response will always be 911 in a life or death emergency.
Finding the right help during a crisis situation can be challenging. Here are extensive mental health resources in NJ, including hotlines, contact information, and links to other available support for you, a family member, a community advocate, or whoever is in need.
Children's System of Care brochure
Early Intervention Support Services:
- Monmouth County: 732-922-1042
- Ocean County: 732-240-3760
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service
- Monmouth County: 732-923-6999
- Ocean County: 732-866-4474
Performcare (Children's Mobile Crisis Response): 877-652-7624
Family Crisis Intervention Unit
- Monmouth County: 732-542-2444
- Ocean County: 908-770-2926
LGBT Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
NJ Department of Children and Families: 877-652-2873
NJ Child Assault Prevention: www.njcap.org
oceancountycap@gmail.com
NJ Hope Line: njhopeline.com / 855-654-6735
2nd Floor Youth Helpline: 2ndfloor.org / 888-222-2228
LGBTQ Youth: thetrevorproject.com / 866-488-7386
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Text 741741
STAR (Support Team for Addiction Recovery): 848-245-7060
The STAR Team assists individuals in Monmouth County who have an opioid or stimulant use disorder. Our unique approach pairs a trained peer recovery specialist who provides real-life understanding, support, and assistance, and a case manager who manages treatment options, links to community resources, and serves as an advocate for addiction recovery.
NJ Addiction Services Hotline: 844-276-2777
Hope Sheds Light Toll Free Helpline: 855-850-HOPE (4673)
Gambling: 800gambler.org/ 800GAMBLER
Tobacco: njquitline.org / 866-657-8677
Monmouth County: 732-683-8675
Ocean County: 732-929-2096
NJ Vet2Vet - 24 Hour Peer Support or for more information 866-838-7654
Veterans Crisis Line: 988 #1
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838
Monmouth County:
- 180 Turning Lives Around: 180nj.org; 888-843-9262
Ocean County:
- Providence House: 800-246-8910
NJ Cop2Cop: 866-267-2267
24/7 confidential peer support for NJ law enforcement officers and their families.
