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Contact #211

Available 24 hrs. day/7 days per week. Provides counseling, referrals, & crisis intervention. Offers the following programs: Teen Line, Kids Line, Pet Friends Grief Support, Sexual Assault Services. Website: www.nj211.org

2nd Floor-Youth Helpline 1-888-222-2228

Serves all youth and adults in the state of New Jersey. Trained professionals respond to the issues: peer/family relationships, bullying, and substance abuse. Has an interactive web site, www.2ND FLOOR.org, that features surveys and an interactive message board that gives young people the opportunity to raise issues and get answers online.

Perform Care 1-877-652-7624

24 hrs. day/7 days per week. Website: www.performcarenj.org. Is a full-service behavioral health managed care company in NJ Children’s System of Care for children, youth, and young adults who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. Provides the following services: Screening, Youth Case Mgmt Services, Intensive In-Community Services, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services.

University Behavioral HealthCare 732-235-5500

671 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854. Open 24 Hours. Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) provides primary psychiatric emergency and crisis intervention, both on and off-site, for individuals of all ages, including children and adolescents. These services are located on the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Piscataway campus in the UBHC facility located at 671 Hoes Lane, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-855-515-5700 for more information.

Middlesex Resource Net

Families can find specific recreational activities, health providers, support groups, and events in your area. If you are a resident of Middlesex County, NJ, please subscribe to our Monthly Events and News.

Additional Resources

General
Parent Resources (General) Multiple resources for parents including parenting tips, health and wellness, as well as family support services.	http://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/
New Jersey Community Resources (General) Resources for a child or adolescent with behavioral or mental health challenges? There is a network of agencies and online resources in all twenty-one counties that offer a wide range of information about resources, services and support systems for families and children.	http://www.njcommunityresources.info/
Financial/ Food Resources
Bear Necessities Clothing Den	EBEA.BEAR.NECESSITIES@gmail.com
Aldersgate Church (open to all)	568 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-254-7361, 732-257-9920
Elijah’s Promise	http://elijahspromise.org/ 568 Ryders Lane\| 18 Neilson Street East Brunswick, NJ 08816
St. Bartholomew’s Church Financial assistance possible – rent and utilities	732-257-7722
Water Assistance	1-888-942-8080
Universal Assistance Fund: Utilities assistance	1-800-510-3102, 732-828-4541
Middlesex County Social Services NJ Family Care (Health Insurance)	732-745-3500 or 732-745-3729 http://www.njfamilycare.org/default.aspx
Homelessness Prevention Hotline	866-889-6270
NJ STEPS – Solutions to End Poverty Soon	732-367-1460, 732-415-8638
2-1-1: Hotline connecting callers to local human resource organizations	2-1-1 http://www.nj211.org
NJ Helps: Services/Programs for children, individuals, and families, including pre-screening for eligibility for programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, and others.	http://www.njhelps.org
Hotlines
2nd Floor Youth Helpline---24/7 Every single day, thousands of New Jersey's children, teens and young adults face problems ranging from family struggles and bullying to child abuse and suicide. But with your help, we can make sure that all young people have a free, safe place to turn regardless of the issue or severity.	If you have an emergency, call your local police or 911. 1-888-222-2228 (text or call) https://www.2ndfloor.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 National network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.	1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
New Jersey Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline---24/7	1-877-652-2873 (1-877-NJABUSE) https://www.nj.gov/dcf/about/divisions/dcpp/
Family Helpline--24/7 Trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous who can provide support and refer to local resources	1-800-843-5437 (1-800-THE-KIDS)
New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7	1-800-572-7233
Women Aware: 24/7 hotline Our mission is to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey.	732-249-4504 250 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 https://www.womenaware.net/
Mom2Mom (24/7 helpline): supports for parents with children who have special needs. Mom2Mom is a 24-hour, 7 day a week helpline coordinated by UMDNJ-University Behavioral HealthCare. The helpline features peer support, telephone assessments, a network of referral services and support groups.	(877) 914-6662 http://www.middlesexresourcenet.org/search/mom2mom-helpline-for-parents-with-special-needs-children/
Crisis Resources
Mobile Response & Stabilization Response Services: 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 crisis. 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.	1-877-652-7624 http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/services/children_family/CMRSS.html
University Behavioral Health Care-Piscataway (Acute Psychiatric Services)--UBHC-APS: 24 hour psychiatric walk-in services to serve individuals of all ages who require emergency level of care.	1-855-515-5700 671 Hoes Lane West Piscataway Township, NJ 08854 http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/services/acute.html
Rutgers Psychological Services Clinic: Outpatient mental health services	1-848-445-6111 152 Frelinghuysen Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 http://psychologicalservices.rutgers.edu/about.php
Community Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI New Jersey (NAMI NJ) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy and public awareness programs NAMI NJ fosters understanding about mental illness, confronts stigma often associated with mental disorders, advocates for public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and promotes research into the causes, treatment and recovery of mental health disorders. --Multiple bilingual services and resources are available for Non-Native Speakers	(732) 940-0991 NAMI New Jersey 1562 US Highway 130 N Brunswick, NJ 08902-3090 www.naminj.org
Grief/Loss
Books that can be used to support elementary students with grief/loss: When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Deathby Laurie Krasny Brown & Marc Brown The Tenth Good Things about Barney by Judith Viorst The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Agesby Leo Buscaglia Sesame Street (includes videos, downloadable books, and resources) https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/grief	Websites: Grief Speaks www.griefspeaks.com How to Help a Grieving Child \| Grief Resources \| The Dougy Center https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/how-to-help-a-grieving-child/ Traumatic Grief \| The National Child Traumatic Stress Network https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/traumatic-grief
Mental Health/ Drug Alcohol
Catholic Charities Outpatient Counseling Services Sliding Scale available Spanish speaking counselor available	Access Center @ 732-324-8200 East Brunswick Family Service Center 288 Rues Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 https://ccdom.org/middlesex-counseling
Jewish Family & Children’s Service: JFCS provides programs and services for seniors and the elderly, counseling for individuals, groups and families, assistance for immigrants and refugees by offering legal, educational and social services, along with a wide range of other services which included educational, vocational, career, and training services for employers and job seekers; adoption services; and an essential needs program to assist families in crisis.	32 Ford Avenue, Second Floor Milltown, NJ 08850 732-777-1940 https://jfsmiddlesex.org/
Carrier Clinic Self payment, Private health insurance Sliding fee scale	1-800-933-3579 252 County Road 601 Belle Mead, NJ 08502 www.carrierclinic.org
Princeton House BehavioraHealth Most major insurances and Medicare & Medicaid accepted	1-800-242-2550 905 Herrontown Road Princeton, NJ 08540 www.princetonhouse.org
New Brunswick Counseling Center Sliding scale fee Medicaid accepted Bilingual (Spanish) professional on staff	732-246-4025 320 Suydam Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 http://www.newbrunswickcounselingcenter.org/
High Focus Centers	877-640-1426 6 Paragon Way Suite 104 Freehold, NJ 07728 https://highfocuscenters.pyramidhealthcarepa.com
Substance Abuse Only
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care DUI initiative funded Sliding scale fee; indigent clients accepted statewide Bilingual (Spanish) professional on staff	732-946-3030 80 Conover Road Marlboro, NJ 07746 www.newhopefoundation.org
LGBT Resources
PFLAG: Working to make sure that all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. We do this through providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws.	https://www.pflag.org/
GLSEN: Our mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.	www.glsen.org/
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.	1-866-488-7386 www.Thetrevorproject.org
Eating Disorders
Princeton Center for Eating Disorders	Princeton Center for Eating Disorders: 877-932-8935 ADMISSIONS: 609-853-7575
The Renfrew Center of Northern New Jersey	174 Union Street Ridgewood, NJ 07450 877-357-8568 http://renfrewcenter.com/?utm_source=EatingDisorderHope
Educational Resources
New Jersey Families Portal Provides support and information related to parent and family engagement in student learning and development.	https://www.nj.gov/education/parents/

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