Mental Health
Resources
Bergen County Mental Health Resources
Community Services
262-HELP – a program of CarePlus – is Bergen County’s Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program. The purpose of 262-HELP is to provide emergency mental health services to residents of Bergen County.Call 201-262-HELP (4357) when you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis. There is a fee for all evaluations, however, it is often covered by health insurance. No individual will ever be denied services due to an inability to pay.
CBH Care provides community-based mental and behavioral health services in Northern New Jersey.
Northern NJ non-profit provides recovery-focused integrated mental health care, substance abuse rehabilitation, psychiatry, therapy for adults and children.
Our mission is to provide those we serve opportunities for wellness through integrated mental and physical healthcare, support services and affordable housing.
The Mission of West Bergen Mental Healthcare is to promote psychological health and personal growth. Through comprehensive treatment and supportive services, we respond to the needs of our clients and the communities we serve.
Our mission is to bring our full selves to our clients, transforming their lives in exchange for a willingness to trust, commit, and reimagine what’s possible. Forge VFR (Veteran and First Responder) is mission-focused on improving the mental health and well-being of active-duty service members, Veterans, First Responders, and their families.
New Jersey Mental Health Resources
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
Through our hotline, chat, email, and text services, our goal at the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline is to lessen the amount of distress you are currently experiencing and work collaboratively with you to develop a resolution to whatever stressors prompted you to contact us. Call 1-855-654-6735 if you need support right now.
Peer Recovery WarmLine (PRW) is a peer-run service providing ongoing telephone support to mental health consumers as they work towards their recovery. All calls are answered by peers who are trained, supportive people with lived experience with mental health disorder. PRW is live Monday through Friday, 8 am to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 5 pm to 10 pm, and holidays, 3 pm to 10 pm. Call 877-292-5588.
The purpose of Mental Health Anonymous is to encourage those struggling with mental illness to seek support from their local community– a free, yet extremely valuable resource for recovery. MHA aims to reduce the stigma towards vulnerability around mental health battles, normalizing reaching out for help when it is needed.
National Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Crisis Support
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Textline - TEXT Help to 741 741
2nd Floor Youth Helpline - 888-222-2228
Perform Care - 877-652-7624
24/7 Behavioral Health Support for children and teens
National Dating Abuse Helpline - 866 331-9474 or text "LOVEIS" to 22522
National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp - 800 422 4453 (800-4-a-Child)
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800 656 4673 (HOPE)
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence - 800-537-2238
National Center for Victims of Crime - 202-467 8700
National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project -
888-373-7888 or Text HELP to BeFree (233733)Suicide Prevention and Education
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.
Mental Health Training and Education
Materials and resources to assist anyone living with a mental illness, to assist people who love and support them, to assist people who advocate for them, to assist people who wish to learn about mental illness and to assist anyone who wishes to make their community a more caring and kind place.
NAMI is a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by Mental Health issues.
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.
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.
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.
