May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is struggling, these New Jersey resources provide free, confidential support, crisis intervention, referrals, and counseling assistance.
Immediate Crisis Support
**988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline**
Call or text 988 anytime for 24/7 confidential support for mental health crises, emotional distress, or substance use concerns.
**Crisis Text Line**
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
* **Emergency Situations**
Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical assistance.
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Statewide New Jersey Mental Health Resources
* Call: **866-202-HELP (4357)**
* Behavioral health information, emotional support, and referrals to services statewide.
* Available daily with multilingual support.
New Jersey Department of Human Services – Mental Health Resources
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/help/mental
* State directories for counseling, outpatient services, wellness centers, and community programs.
NAMI New Jersey https://www.naminj.org
* Family support groups, education programs, advocacy, and peer resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Mental Health Association in New Jersey
* Community mental health services, wellness programs, peer support, and educational resources.
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Specialized New Jersey Resources
Veterans
**Vet2Vet**
* Call: **866-VETS-NJ4 (866-838-7654)**
* Peer counseling and support for veterans and their families.
Law Enforcement Officers & Families
**Cop2Cop**
* Call: **866-COP-2COP (866-267-2267)**
* Confidential 24/7 peer support for law enforcement personnel and families.
Substance Use & Addiction Support
**ReachNJ**
* Call: **844-REACHNJ (844-732-2465)**
* 24/7 addiction assistance and treatment referrals.
Peer Support
**Peer Recovery WarmLine**
* Call: **877-292-5588**
* Non-crisis peer support and recovery assistance.
https://www.mhanj.org/people-in-recovery-warmline/
ARRIVE TOGETHER
https://www.njoag.gov/programs/arrive-together/
https://burlpros.org/community-page/506
You are not alone, and support is available 24 hours a day.
Catholic Charities
Legacy Treatment Services
https://www.legacytreatment.org/
NAMI - Burlington County, NJ