MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Dial 988
NAMI
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NAMI Text (24/7) – Text NAMI to 741741
NAMI Helpline (M-F 10 AM – 6 PM ET) – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
The Trevor Project
24/7 support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
Talk – 1-866-488-7386
Text – 678678
State Resources
2NDFLOOR – for Youth
Confidential/anonymous helpline that is open 24/7 for youth
1-888-222-2228
Mercer County Resources
Attitudes in Reverse (AIR) / Student Suicide Prevention:
Attitudes In Reverse® seeks to end the stigma of mental disorders in society so that those suffering from mental pain can seek the help they need and through that help we will ultimately defeat the only remaining disorders with a strong universal stigma. “Start the Conversation to Safe a Life.”
Mental illness is like A.I.R. Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. It is all around us!
AIR is about LIFE. It is about education to preserve life.
(609) 945-3200
Somerset County Resources
Somerset County Department of Human Services Behavior Health System Navigator:
The Behavior Health System Navigator will help any Somerset County resident navigate and connect with the mental health and substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery support system.
Open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Contact Stephanie Billitz:
Office Phone Number: 908 203 6130
Call Phone Number: 908 963 0116
Email: [email protected]
Bridgeway PESS – “Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services”
In Case of a Psychiatric Emergency, Please contact Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (Bridgeway PESS) at 908 526 4100. This service can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Crisis Intervention
- Stabilization
- Crisis Hotline
- Family Crisis Services
- Mobile Outreach
Empower Somerset
Empower Someret EmPoWER individuals and families to make positive lifestyle choices by promoting healthy, drug-free communities through education, collaboration, and connections to resources.
Resources for Mental Health and Addiction in Somerset County
- NJ Mental Health Cares, free, confidential help from trained specialists. Call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) 8 am – 8 pm, daily.
- Somerset County mental health professionals, telehealth support, call 908-975-9401 or (Spanish) 862-308-0430
Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center
- Richard Hall is providing access to services via in person or telehealth.
- Individuals needing refills can call 908 253 3171.
- Clients are being seen in person as recommended by their Clinician/Prescriber. If you are scheduled for an in-person appointment, arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled appointment time.
- Please call the Access Center for an appointment 908 253 3165.
- List of phone numbers for phone support
RWJ Somerset
Life presents us with an array of challenges and stressors – and most people, at one time or another, may need some assistance in dealing with them. That’s when the Behavioral Health Services Department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset can help. Depending on your unique needs, a variety of treatment modalities are available.
Population Specific Resources
ABA Centers of America
ABA Therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy) Proven, Evidence-Based, Personalized Autism Treatment
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is a scientific method of observing behavior, teaching new social skills and decreasing any problem behavior (tantrums, hitting, screaming, etc.) in those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
African American Community Together NOW a Project of NAMI
AACT-NOW (African American Community Together NOW) is an exciting initiative of NAMI New Jersey to connect with NJ’s African-American families affected by mental illness, the faith community and mental health professionals to provide culturally competent education, support and advocacy. AACT-NOW goals are to dispel the misconceptions surrounding mental illness and to create an anti-stigma environment for those seeking treatment.
Program Contact: Melanece Walker, MSW, LSW, Statewide Program Coordinator
732 940 0991 ext. 117
Email [email protected]