# Wellness Check Help - New Jersey ## National Wellness Check Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support and wellness checks by connecting individuals with trained counselors. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - **Text:** "NAMI" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://nami.org](https://nami.org/) - **Description:** Provides information, resources, and emotional support for mental health crises. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## Statewide Wellness Check Services - **New Jersey Mental Health Cares Helpline** - **Phone:** 1-866-202-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org](https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/) - **Description:** Offers referrals, wellness checks, and support for individuals dealing with emotional distress. - **New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) - Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services** - **Phone:** 1-844-276-2777 - **Website:** [https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices](https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices) - **Description:** Provides assistance with mental health wellness checks, counseling, and addiction recovery resources. ## Local Wellness Check Resources by Region/City ### Northern New Jersey - **Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris, Inc.** - **Phone:** 973-509-9777 - **Website:** [https://www.mhaessexmorris.org](https://www.mhaessexmorris.org/) - **Description:** Offers wellness checks, crisis intervention, and mental health support 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 crisis counseling, wellness checks, and support services for individuals and families. ### Southern New Jersey - **Camden County Crisis Response Team** - **Phone:** 856-428-4357 (HELP) - **Website:** [https://www.camdenresourcenet.org](https://www.camdenresourcenet.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for mental health crises and wellness checks for at-risk individuals. ## Online and Remote Wellness Check Options - **Telehealth Mental Wellness Services:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Description:** Remote wellness checks and counseling via video or phone. - **Virtual Mental Health Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportgroupscentral.com](https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/) - **Description:** Online communities offering support and wellness discussions. ## How to Request a Wellness Check 1. **Call your local non-emergency police department line:** - **Phone:** [Contact your local police department at non-emergency numbers, such as 973-733-6000 (Newark PD)** - **Description:** Request a wellness check for a loved one or individual in need. 2. **Contact local social services or health organizations:** - **Phone:** 1-866-202-HELP (4357) (New Jersey Mental Health Cares Helpline) - **Description:** Many organizations offer wellness checks as part of their crisis response services. 3. **Reach out to trusted community or religious organizations:** - Many churches, temples, and community groups can help connect you with resources. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Jersey Department of Human Services at [https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices](https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices)._