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Available Resources for Help

 

 

 

HELPLINES

 

The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET.
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org

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Listed below are helplines that are 24/7/365 and will be answered by an actual person. The NJ helplines will have more updated information about NJ resources. Most websites also offer live chat if you prefer.

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

Call or text 9-8-8
www.988lifeline.org 

NJ Hopeline is a 24/7 peer support helpline with trained specialists that are available for confidential telephone counseling and support.  Note: Those outside of New Jersey can contact 800-273-8255 for assistance in their area.
Call:  855-654-6735
Text:  njhopeline@ubhc.rutgers.edu
Website:  www.njhopeline.com

NJ Youth Helpline also known as 2NDFLOOR, is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults (ages 10-24).
Call:  888-222-2228
Text:  888-222-2228
Email:  info@2NDFLOOR.org
Website:  www.2ndfloor.org

VETERANS AND FAMILIES 

NJ Vet2Vet (for NJ veterans and their families) is a 24/7  helpline that features peer counseling for Veterans, members of the Air/Army National guard, and family members. 
Call:  866-838-7654
Email:  njvet2vet@ubhc.rutgers.edu 
Website:  http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/vet2vet/

Vets4Warriors (for veterans worldwide) is a 24/7 peer support network committed to ensuring that all veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers always have access to a peer that provides support.
Call:  855-838-8255
Text:  855-838-8255
Email:  vets4warriors@ubhc.rutgers.edu
Website:  www.vets4warriors.com

NJ Cop2Cop is a 24-hour helpline for New Jersey Law Enforcement Officers and their families with a focus on mental health support.
Call:  866-267-2267
Email:  UBHCcop2cop@umdnj.edu  
Website:  http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/cop2cop/main.htm

NJ Mom2Mom is a 24/7 peer support helpline service accessible to mothers and caregivers of children with special needs throughout the state. 
Call:  877-914-6662  
Email:  mom2mom@ubhc.rutgers.ed
Website:  http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/mom2mom/

NJ Care2Caregiver (caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Dimentia, etc.) provides free, ongoing peer support for caregivers.
Call:  800-424-2494
Email:  Care@care2caregivers.com
Website:  www.care2caregiver.com

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