I'm committed to building a community that is safe, supportive and informed. Find information on a range of mental health topics here as well as helplines for you or a loved one
ASSOCIATIONS & INSTITUTES:
American Mental Health Counselors Association
National Mental Health Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness
ADDICTION AND RECOVERY RESOURCES:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Al-Anon
SAMHSA’S Treatment and Recovery
DEPRESSION:
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
ANXIETY:
Anxiety.org
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety Network
SUICIDE/CRISIS:
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER:
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
PTSD/TRAUMA:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453) text 800-422-4453
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Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)
Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus is a state-designated emergency screening service for Ocean County. Crisis intervention, stabilization and treatment are all provided. Mobile outreach to those in Ocean County experiencing acute psychiatric distress and traumatic incident debriefing are provided as well.
Services can be accessed through the PESS Department by calling 732.886.4474 or toll free 866.904.4474.