Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health Services Crisis Hotline

 and Community Resource Numbers as of June 6, 2023

In any mental health emergency, call 911 and ask for immediate help. If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, call 988 on any device to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Saint Clare’s Hospital, Denville NJ Psychiatric Emergency Crisis Hotline 973-625-6160                                                                                                      

Wellness and Recovery Center (Morris County Adults- Crisis Intervention Services) 973-625-0096

State of New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-855-NJ-HOPELINE (654-6735) 
Need someone to talk to? We are only a phone call away. Our specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. Chats are anonymous and confidential. Text us 24/7 at njhopeline@ubhc.rutgers.edu 

National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Lifeline 988                                                                  Nacional de Prevencion del Suicido 988

Atlantic Health System- Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ                                                                                                       Crisis Intervention Hotline 1-888-247-1400

Veterans Counseling Hotline 1-866-VETS-NJ4 (1-866-838-7654)

Mental Health Association of New Jersey Warm Line. The Peer Recovery Warmline (1-877-292-5588, TTY: 877-294-4356) is open 365 days a year, including holidays, 80 hours per week. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on holidays. It is staffed 100% by trained "peers," people who, themselves, are in recovery for their mental health. At the core of the service are two research-based models: Intentional Peer Support (IPS), which focuses on connecting peers with each other so that both parties learn and grow, and Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) which provides a framework for goal-setting and improving quality of life.

Mental Health Association of Morris / Essex County Peer-to-Peer Support Line 
Toll Free: 1-877-760-4987 Hours: The Peer-to-Peer Support Line is a non-crisis telephone support program for consumers and run by consumers. It is available 365 days per year from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.  

Mental Health Association of Morris / Essex County COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program 
973-509-9777 extension 151   Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 10:00PM   This line offers a free, virtual support service for children or adults who feel anxious or depressed about the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Trevor Project - Crisis resources for LGBTQ youth staffed by trained professionals including hotline, text message, and webchat options. Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7/365. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386.

State of New Jersey “2nd Floor” Youth Hotline 24/7/36. Talk or text 888-222-2228

Translifeline.org- a crisis hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people 877-565-8860

Edge New Jersey Tel: 973-370-3130 The mission of EDGE New Jersey is to respond compassionately and responsibly to those living with HIV, those at risk, and the LGBTQ+ communities by providing supportive services, housing opportunities, prevention strategies, and education to enhance the community we serve.

PerformCare New Jersey: How to get help for children under 18. PerformCare can connect you and your child to behavioral health services. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll connect you to experts who can help — often at no cost to you. We can even send a response unit to your child for swift, in-person counseling within an hour of your call. For more information call us at 1-877-652-7624.

Division of Children Permanency and Protection (DCP&P) Formerly DYFS. Statewide child abuse hotline that operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.  1-877-NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873).

Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. For Morris County, the phone number is 973-326-7282.

How to Make an Appointment for Counseling Services

Saint Clare’s Hospital Behavioral Health Services Patient Access Services 1-888-626-2111

New Bridge Mental Health Services (973) 316-9333 (Local) or (888) 746-9333 (Toll Free)

Atlantic Health System-Morristown Memorial Hospital 1-888-247-1400

Helpful Social Services Community Resources

NJ 2-1-1 helps people find solutions to personal needs by informing them of resources in their community. 24/7/365 Available anytime and everywhere in New Jersey Our statewide service is free, confidential, multilingual and always open. Dial 2-1-1; text your zip code to 898-211; or chat with us online.

The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance provides a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria. We also provide information and referral services to other government and non-profit agencies who may be of assistance to clients.

Office of Temporary Assistance Main Office

Address: 340 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Phone: 973-326-7800

Office of Temporary Assistance Dover Office

Address: 375 E. McFarlan St., Dover, New Jersey 07801

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Phone: 973-682-4990