People often don’t get the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start.

Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students.

Emergency Medical Services, 911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

MORRIS COUNTY RESOURCES

Warmlines/Helplines:

  1. 2nd Floor Youth Helpline – 888.222.2228 (call or text)
    1. https://www.2ndfloor.org/ – a message board is available on the site
  2. Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
    1. https://www.crisistextline.org/ – can also use WhatsApp
  3. MHA’s Peer to Peer Support Line – 1.877.760.4987 or 1.866.445.3902 or 1.800.381.2059
  4. SAMHSA National Helpline – 1.800.662.HELP (4357)
    1. Can also text 435748 (HELP4U)
  5. NJ Mental Health Cares – 866.202.HELP (4357)
  6. NJ Hopeline Network – 1.855.654.6735
    1. Can also text njhopeline@ubhc.rutgers.edu
    2. https://njhopeline.com/ – also has a chat feature
  7. Teen Line – 800.852.8336 or text TEEN to 839863

In addition to the warmlines/helplines please see below:

  1. St. Clare’s Wellness and Recovery Center for those needing urgent mental health care – https://www.saintclares.com/our-services/behavioral-health-services/wellness-and-recovery-center/ – 973.625.0096
  2. Mental Health Association can be reached at 973.334.3496
  3. Please contact staff below for referrals to Morris County Providers:
    1. Amy Archer, Mental Health Administrator – aarcher@co.morris.nj.us – 973.285.6852
    2. Jessica Mondino, Youth Services Coordinator – jmondino@co.morris.nj.us – 973.285.6850
    3. Rosalyn Suarez, Addictions Coordinator, rosuarez@co.morris.nj.us – 973.285.6867

 

“30 Days of Self-Care” created by the Mental Health Addictions Services Advisory Board (MHASAB) with input from local providers.

https://www.morriscountynj.gov/files/sharedassets/public/departments/hs-boards-services/self-care.pdf