Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Hackensack Meridian Behavioral Health Urgent Care offers walk-in services for individuals and/or families looking to access mental health supports such as assessment, medication management and support to find long-term therapeutic services within the community.
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PerformCare/Mobile Response of NJ
PerformCare is part of the Children’s System of Care (CSOC) in NJ & is available 24/7. They can provide assessment, care management, in-home/in-community therapy, referrals and more for children, adolescents, and young adults seeking behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use treatment services. Call 1-877-652-7624. See more information here.

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Access low-cost, affordable therapy with licensed clinicians. This is a helpful resource for those who may not be able to afford current market rates for therapy, or whose insurance does not provide adequate coverage for mental health services.
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2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline of NJ
2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. 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 888-222-2228.
2NDFLOOR website

Covenant House of NJ (Support for Homeless Youth/Young Adults)
Covenant House NJ offers housing, support, and advocacy to young people facing homelessness and human trafficking.
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Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)
Crisis intervention, stabilization, mobile outreach, crisis hotline and family crisis services are provided.
Ocean County PESS: 732-886-4474 or toll free 866-904-4474 (Monmouth Medical Southern Campus in Lakewood)
Monmouth County PESS: 732-923-6999 (Monmouth Medical Center Main Campus in Long Branch)

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 text support at your fingertips.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988)
Call or text 988 for 24/7 support. Anyone who is struggling can use this service, whether it be someone who is depressed, anxious, needs to talk, or is contemplating suicide. The crisis counselors are there to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing.
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Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678 for 24/7 support. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ 
young people 24/7, all year round.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24-hour confidential service for survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence and relationship abuse. Advocates are available at 1-800-799-SAFE and through online chatting at www.TheHotline.org. All calls are free and confidential.
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Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P)
child protection and child welfare agency of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. It investigates and arranges for the protection and treatment of children and families who are at risk of harm or have been harmed by child abuse or neglect. If you are concerned about a child and would like to make a report, call 1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873).

NJ 2-1-1
2-1-1 or www.nj211.org. This number can connect you with various social services in your community

Fulfill (Formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties)
Fulfill supports food security throughout Monmouth & Ocean Counties by leading a movment that connects people to food and related resources while also addressing systemic barriers to self-sufficiency and well-being. Fulfill can provide emergency 3-day food supplies to those in immediate need.
Click here for a list of Ocean County Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Click here for a list of Monmouth County Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
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Madonna House
Madonna House is dedicated to serve infants, children and women by providing clothing, juvenile furnishings, toys, infant formula, diapers, small household items and other life necessities to families in need- free of cost.
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Dottie’s House
Dottie’s House is dedicated to providing housing, safety & security to women and children fleeing domestic violence situations. They have a long-term, comprehensive program with a multitude of services to the residents who live there including weekly case management, supportive counseling, domestic violence groups, and therapeutic art classes for the children.
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Catholic Charities of NJ
Catholic Charities offers free support for families, children and individuals including mental health services, housing & food, immigration support, addiction recovery & domestic violence resources/support.
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Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU)
The program is available 24/7 and may be provided in the family’s home. Services include, but are not limited to: Crisis intervention, Stabilization, Short-term family treatment. FCIU stabilizes youth (10-17) in crisis and encourages positive development through connections to community resources, interpersonal relationships, and academic success.
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