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
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
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