Behavioral Health Resources
If this is a mental health emergency, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
988 Lifeline
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call or text 988 or visit the 988 Lifeline website.
Bergen County’s Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program
In a non-life-threatening emergency, Bergen County’s Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program (201-262-HELP/4357) will connect you with a crisis specialist who can come to your home and provide mental health evaluations, crisis intervention counseling, and assessment for services. Open 24/7.
NJ Mental Health Cares
NJ Mental Health Cares is New Jersey’s behavioral health information and referral service. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 866-202-HELP (4357).
Reach NJ
Reach NJ (844-732-2465) helps people with Medicaid or who are uninsured find an appropriate inpatient facility. Open 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK/8255) has trained crisis counselors to speak with 24/7.
Crisis Text Line
Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive crisis support via text message.
PerformCare / NJ Children’s System of Care
PerformCare / NJ Children’s System of Care (877-652-7624) offers information, assessment and referrals for children needing mental health, addiction or intellectual/developmental disability support.