# Support Help - New Jersey ## National Resources for Support - **United Way 211** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Description:** Free and confidential service that helps connect individuals to essential resources in their community. - **National Helpline (SAMHSA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) - **Description:** Confidential treatment and information service for individuals and families. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** 24/7 text-based emotional support. ## Statewide Support Services - **NJ 211 Partnership** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.nj211.org](https://www.nj211.org/) - **Description:** Provides assistance with housing, utility aid, food resources, and crisis services across New Jersey. - **NJ Division of Family Development (DFD)** - **Phone:** 1-800-792-9773 - **Website:** [https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/](https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/) - **Description:** Offers assistance with child care, food assistance, and temporary housing needs. - **New Jersey Mental Health Cares** - **Phone:** 1-866-202-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org](https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/) - **Description:** Provides mental health information and referral services, including emotional support. ## Local Support Resources by Region/City ### Northern New Jersey - **Bergen County Department of Human Services** - **Phone:** 201-336-7474 - **Website:** [https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/human-services](https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/human-services) - **Address:** One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 - **Services:** Offers housing, food assistance, counseling, and family services. ### Central New Jersey - **Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton** - **Phone:** 1-800-360-7711 - **Website:** [https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org](https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/) - **Description:** Provides comprehensive services including emergency financial aid, housing, and counseling. ### Southern New Jersey - **Southern Regional Child and Family Health Consortium** - **Phone:** 856-665-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.snjpc.org](https://www.snjpc.org/) - **Address:** 2500 McClellan Ave., Suite 270, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 - **Description:** Offers family support services, parenting resources, and connections to community programs. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **NJ Parent Link (State of New Jersey):** - **Website:** [https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov](https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/) - **Description:** Online resource for parents and families, providing support for health, development, and family issues. - **Peer Recovery Warmline (Mental Health Association in NJ):** - **Phone:** 1-877-292-5588 - **Website:** [https://www.mhanj.org](https://www.mhanj.org/) - **Description:** Provides non-crisis peer support through telephone and virtual platforms. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Rutgers Cooperative Extension Services:** - **Website:** [https://njaes.rutgers.edu](https://njaes.rutgers.edu/) - **Description:** Offers workshops and seminars on financial literacy, health, and community development. - **NJ Community FoodBank Outreach Programs:** - **Website:** [https://cfbnj.org](https://cfbnj.org/) - **Description:** Provides food assistance programs and community education on nutrition and wellness. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact NJ 211 at [https://www.nj211.org](https://www.nj211.org/)._