National Suicide Prevention Suicide Crisis Hotline - Dial 988
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Mental health or substance use crises
- Emotional Distress
- and more
Read more at: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S)
In response to a national mental wellness crisis in youth and young adults, the New Jersey Department of Children and Families is launching a statewide, innovative hub-and-spoke model of services and resources intended to support youth mental wellness and promote prevention initiatives (prevention of bullying, prevention of teen suicide, prevention of substance use, etc.) Read more about NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) at: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/nj4s.html
