Here are phone numbers and websites of groups and organizations offering help, guidance, and support. Listed alphabetically by category:

PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES:

Hunterdon County: 908-788-6400

Middlesex County: 732-235-5700

Somerset County PESS: 908-526-4100

Union County PESS: 908-994-7131

NEW JERSEY TOLL FREE RESOURCES:
–Nj State & National Helplines
-NJ Local County Helplines

Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Rape:

Childhelp National Child Abuse: http://www.childhelp.org/

National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

NJ Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS): 1-877 NJ ABUSE

National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (R.A.I.N.N.): 1-800-656-4673   http://www.rainn.org/

Survivors of Incest Anonymous: http://www.siawso.org a 12 Step program

Domestic Violence:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE http://www.thehotline.org/

NJ Resource Center for Women & Their Families: 24/7 hotline: 1-866-685-1122

Drug and Alcohol Issues:

Addictions Hotline of NJ: 1-800-238-2333

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): http://www.aa.org 1-800-245-1377

find a meeting:  http://www.nnjaa.org/intergroup/meeting-finder.htm

Al-Anon-Ala-Teen: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/ for help and support for families and teens with members who have alcohol abuse issues. find a meeting: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/

Harm Reduction Coalition: http://harmreduction.org/about-us/principles-of-harm-reduction/

Check out the principles of Harm Reduction. For those not interested in the Abstinence model or 12 step approach, this is a very helpful approach. I have advanced training in Harm Reduction.

Rehab Locator: for drug & alcohol rehab : http://www.rehabs.org/centers/ 1-866-501-3366

SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: 1-800-662-HELP (English & Español) 1-800-487-4889 (TDD)

to locate a treatment facility:

Find Treatment

Mental Health (General)

Dial 211 for local referrals and information or go to http://www.211.org/

Family Crisis Intervention for Adolescents: 908-298-7800  24 hour helpline

Gambling: 1-800-GAMBLER

NJ Mental Health Cares: 1-866-202-HELP  http://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/

NJ Quitnet:  https://www.njquitline.org/Free help to quit smoking

Smoke Free Gov: If you are trying to stop smoking, check out this website for information and referrals to locally based smoking cessation programs. They also have a toll-free number you can call to help you get started:  1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848) http://smokefree.gov/

Parents Anonymous: 1-800-THE KIDS

We Care Helpline: 908-232-2880  24/7  Helpline for information and referrals in NJ

Suicide

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK   call if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal or is at risk of harming themselves.

http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Organizations

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG): (202)467-8180  www.pflag.org

Gay & Lesbian National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564   www.glnh.org/index2.html

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Match is a resource for locating local and nationwide volunteer opportunities: http://www.volunteermatch.org