Suicide Prevention Resources for Youth
Support & Helplines
These resources are listed in alphabetical order.
2nd Floor: Youth Helpline of NJ
1-888-222-2228
If you are between the ages of 10 and 24, live in New Jersey, and need to talk about an issue or problem that you are facing call 888-222-2228 anytime or text us at 888-222-2228.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
What is 988?
On July 16th, 988 will become the nationwide 3-digit dialing code for Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention. 988 will connect people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Compassionate, accessible care and support will be available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ Pilot
Now 24/7 with Text and Chat!
988
Starting Monday, March 6, 2023, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ pilot line is now available 24/7 by texting 988 and by chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/) in addition to the “press 3” option available by phone 24/7.
Callers to 988 Lifeline are prompted to press “3” if they are interested in accessing the pilot by call. Individuals can indicate their interest in LGBTQ+-affirming counseling by texting Q if they are texting or indicating interest in the pre-chat survey if using online chat.
Expanding the LGBTQ+ youth pilot line is one step of an ongoing effort to strengthen partnerships and services that enhance access to crisis care for historically marginalized populations at higher risk of suicide. Vibrant is currently developing partnerships and programs to provide enhancement in services for Native peoples and Tribal Communities, Black, and brown communities, older adults, people living in rural areas, and people with functional disabilities.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Youth
988
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. Sometimes it feels as though your struggle is being underestimated by your age. But we hear you, and help is available.
Click here to:
- Learn how to help yourself
- Learn how to help others
- Find resources
988: Attempt Survivors
With Help Comes Hope: Support for Persons Living with Suicidal Thoughts and Suicide Attempts.
The aftermath of a suicide attempt can be filled with raw and complicated emotions. Finding hope after surviving a suicide attempt is possible. Whether you have had recent history with an attempt or your experience was in the past, the Lifeline is available for support, 24/7.
Click here to:
- Learn how to take care of yourself
- How to support loved ones
- Find resources for attempt survivors
988: Black Mental Health
The suicide rate among Black youth has been found to be increasing faster than any other racial/ethnic group. Black adults living below the poverty line are more than twice as likely to report serious psychological distress than those with more financial security. Additionally, members of the Black community face structural racism, leading to barriers to access for the care and treatment they need. Only one in three Black adults who need mental health care receive it.
Click here to:
- Learn how to help yourself
- Learn how to help others
- Resources for black mental health
Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services
1-877-652-7624
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help children and youth who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. The services are designed to defuse an immediate crisis, keep children and their families safe, and maintain the children in their own homes or current living situation (such as a foster home, treatment home or group home) in the community.
Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ
1-800-426-2537
Provides information, education and referral services for people affected by a gambling problem.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-6264
Nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. Call: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741741
NJ Hopeline
1-855-654-6735
Whatever you’re going through, feeling, or thinking, we are here to listen and support you.
Informational Resources
The following resources are informational. Please notify us here if you come across any broken links.
These resources are listed in alphabetical order.