Mental Health Resources
Helpful Websites for Students and Families in Need
Jewish Family & Children's Services | Local resource providing counseling for teens and young adults available at 133 Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520. |
PerformCare | PerformCare New Jersey works with the Children's System of Care (CSOC) to coordinate the care of your child, youth, or young adult. They help children with behavioral, mental health, or emotional challenges gain access to the services they need. |
rise | A community service partnership located in Hightstown. Provides social services to local families in need... |
Mercer Resource Net | MercerResourceNet is a free web tool providing a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for families in Mercer County |
www.al-anon.org | Meeting list for those with loved ones affected by substance abuse |
www.kidshealth.org | Resources for mental health |
www.halfofus.com | Half of Us--Stories of students and artists to increase awareness about mental health problems and the importance of getting help |
www.thetrevorproject.org | The Trevor Project--24 hr confidential suicide hotline for gay & questioning youth |
www.naranonofnj.org | The Nar-Anon Family Groups are primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We exist to aid the families and friends of a loved one who has a problem with drugs. |
As an added resource, here are some outside agency contact numbers.
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Suicidal Ideation - 609-396-HELP
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Teen Hotline - 1-888-222-2228
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Substance Abuse - 1-800-662-4357
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Eating Disorders - 1-800-931-2237
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HiTops - 609-683-5155 (Teen Health and Education Center)
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Homeless Youth - 609-396-8329
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Quit Smoking - 1-800-ACS-2345 (American Cancer Society)
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Teens - (Trevor Helpline) 1-800-850-8078
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Dating Violence - 609-394-9000
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2nd Floor Teen Hotline (now available 24/7) 1-888-222-2228
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NJ Suicide Prevention Hotline - 855-654-6735