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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency, please dial 911, call psychiatric emergency screening at 201-262-HELP(4357), or report to your local emergency room.
201-262-HELP (4357) – 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.
IIf a child or youth up to 21 years old is in need of immediate crisis intervention or stabilization, call Children’s Mobile at 877-652-7624.
Children’s Mobile responds to the needs of children and families in crisis in Bergen County. It strives to maintain children in safe and stable living arrangements by providing interventions designed to stabilize and improve relationships within the family while also addressing areas of stress, thereby reducing the need for out-of-home placement or psychiatric hospitalization.
Hours of operation
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Toll-free phone
1-877-652-7624
TTY (for the hearing impaired)
1-866-896-6975
PerformCare, a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of CompaniesOpens a new window, is a national, full-service behavioral health managed care organization. We support our members and our network of providers through specialized behavioral health and human services programs in both the public and private sectors. PerformCare serves millions of members nationwide, including over 50,000 youth and families in New Jersey.
Designated screening services for psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention services, information and referrals in New Jersey can be found here.
2ndFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face and we are available 24/7 365 days a year at
1-888-222-2228.
The Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
1-866-488-7386
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.
The Trevor Project has trained counselors who understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face.
When you contact a helpline you will talk with a crisis counselor, peer or volunteer that will support you with what you are experiencing in your life.
Find A Helpline assists in finding the right resource for you.
New Jersey Resources Net connects families and professions to community events and resources within your county.
JED’s Mental Health Resource Center helps you manage your emotional health, cope with challenges, and support the people in your life.
NEDA provides resources, programs and services that are designed to help you find the help and support you need.
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Autism Speaks promotes solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Learn to support someone struggling with their mental health through this online course created by Jack.org in partnership with Born This Way Foundation.
Find and give support on Q Chat Space and connect with those who have shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care.
IMI provides guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health.
Sound It Out uses the power of music to help caregivers start conversations with their kids about emotional wellbeing.
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