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    Need help? 211 24/7/365 - Available anytime and everywhere in New Jersey
    Our statewide service is free, confidential, multilingual and always open.
    Three easy ways to reach us: Dial 2-1-1; text your zip code to 898-211; or chat with us online. Learn more...
    2NDFLOOR 2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play. Learn more...
    Alcoholics Anonymous "Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem." Learn more...

    al anon logoThe Al-Anon Family Groups consist of relatives and friends of alcoholics who, by banding together, can better solve their common problems. The purpose of Al-Anon is threefold: to welcome and give comfort to the families of alcoholics; and to give understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic and to grow spiritually through living by the 12 Steps of Al-Anon. Attendance is limited to relatives and friends, those affected by close contact with the alcoholic. The general public and professionals working with the alcoholic may inquire about open meetings by contacting the Information Services. Learn more about Al-Anon...
    The Center for Prevention & Counseling "Mission: To promote health, hope and recovery among all people by fostering a community in which individuals and families thrive." Learn more about drug trends...

    NAMI "The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.HelpLine staff and volunteers are prepared to answer your questions about mental health issues. Learn more...

    1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

    NIH "Mission: To advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. Learn more...

    For Parents & Educators, click here.

    NJ Narcotics Anonymous "Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean." Learn more...
    PARENT ADVICE "PARENT ADVICE: UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION, ALCOHOL-RELATED ARTICLES, NEWS & VIDEOS FROM AROUND THE WEB." Learn more...

    PerformCARE "Perform Care is a resource provided by New Jersey Children’s System of Care for children and families in need ages 3-21 who may be experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties, developmental/intellectual disabilities, substance abuse, or trauma. Perform Care provides children and their families with counseling services, mobile response to stabilize crisis situations, behavioral supports, substance abuse treatment (up to age 18), respite care, family support, and care management for complex needs. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year." Learn more...

    877-652-7624

    SAMHSA "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities." Learn more...

    Suicide Prevention Lifeline "The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 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." Learn more...

    TALK NOW NJ "Addictions Hotline of New Jersey: Dial 211 or 1-800-238-2333 which provides trained clinically supervised telephone specialists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to educate, assist, interview and/or refer individuals and families battling addictions.  Calls are free and information shared is confidential." Learn more...