Mental Health Resources

24/7 Behavioral Health Support for children and teens

NAMI is a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by Mental Health issues.

TLC offers workshops and trainings for youth serving organizations dealing with mental health, suicide prevention and trauma. These workshops and trainings can be customized. The TLC also provides postvention in the aftermath of a traumatic event.

AIR™ offers a comprehensive mental health plan to educate youth, from elementary level through college-age. AIR's programs are wrapped in messages of understanding, empathy and kindness towards all.

Erika’s Lighthouse provides educators with tools to create meaningful discussions about depression. Adolescent depression lives in the shadows. EL helps schools create hopeful dialogue so students can talk to each other, their parents, their teachers, and to counselors.

MYM programs have been proven to change attitudes and increase help-seeking behavior. They have programs for parents, students, educators and communities.

JED provides guidance to high schools across the country on improving mental health and preparing students for the transition to college and adult life. JED supports high schools in doing what they can to protect the emotional well-being of their students.

Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health Guide takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth and is appropriate for elementary school students. It is data-driven and evidence-informed

Active Minds is dedicated to saving lives and building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health.

Youth MHFA is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

The MHA NJ is a statewide organization that strives for children and adults to achieve victory over mental health and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training, and services.

Casel facilitates and promotes the continued adoption and implementation of systemic, high-quality, integrated social, emotional, and academic learning

The Steve Fund is dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color.

AFSP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy. It provides education, training and support to students, educators and communities.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. SPRC is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under grant no. 5U79SM062297 and is located at Education Development Center.

SPTS’s mission is to reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging public awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs for students, staff and communities.

The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

SAVE was one of the nation’s first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide. Our work is based on the foundation and belief that suicide is preventable and everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. Through raising public awareness, educating communities, and equipping every person with the right tools, we know we can SAVE lives.

2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. If you are between the ages of 10 and 24, live in New Jersey, and need to talk about an issue or problem that you are facing call or text 888-222-2228 anytime