In Case of Emergency: Call 911

Hotlines, Lifelines & Helplines provide phone help, counseling, crises intervention and resources to individuals experiencing urgent or emergent situations. Family members may also call.

Warmlines provide information and non-emergency phone help, support and resources.

Mental Health Lifelines & Helplines

NJ Family Health Line

  • 24 Hour Helpline for Expecting & New Moms.
  • 1-800-328-3838 (Multi-Language Services Available.)
  • Speak with experienced Nurses & Counselors regarding
    COVID-19, Addiction During Pregnancy, Perinatal Anxiety & Postpartum Depression.


Family Helpline (Parents Anonymous of NJ)

  • 24 Hour Helpline for Parents
  • 1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437)
  • Speak to a sensitive, trained volunteer to work through frustrations & stressors before a crisis occurs. Volunteers provide empathic listening and referrals to resources in your community.


988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 

  • TextChat or Call 988.
  • Talk to someone 24/7.
  • The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free and confidential.

  • With Help Comes Hope, provides additional support for individuals living
    with suicidal thoughts & suicide attempts.


ReachNJ.GOV

  • 24 Hour Helpline for Addiction & Substance Use Disorders
  • 1-844-ReachNJ (732-2465)
  • Calls to ReachNJ will be answered in the first 30 seconds.
  • Trained specialists help identify needs, provide referrals & connect callers to treatment providers.
  • ReachNJ serves NJ residents of all ages regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.


Family Crises & Youth Mental Health Helplines

NJ Hotlines & Helplines

NJ Poison Control Center
24 Hour Poison Information Services
1-800-222-1222 

Mental Health & Addiction Hotlines 
List of 24 Hour Hotlines 

NJ Department of Children & Families
List of 24 Hour Hotlines for Child Welfare, Youth Mental Health & Parenting Needs

2nd Floor
24 Hour Youth & Young Adult Helpline
1-888-222-2228

Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-572-SAFE (7233)
TTY: 1-888-252- SAFE (7233)

NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) 
24 Hour Hotline
1-800-601-7200

NJ Lead Exposure Hotline
24 Hour Lead Education and Information Services
1-866-448-2432

NJ Communicable Disease Hotlines

NJ COVID-19 Call Center
24 Hour COVID-19 Education & Information Services
1-800-962-1253

NJ Zika Call Center
24 Hour Zika Education and Information Services
1-800-962-1253

NJ Ebola Call Center
24 Hour Ebola Education and Information Services
1-800-962-1253

Federal Hotlines

Family Crisis Hotlines
List of 24 Hour Crises Hotlines

National Sexual Assault Hotline 
24 Hour Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24 Hour Hotline
Dial: 988