Bergen County Community Mental Health Resources

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9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Can be accessed by phone or chat 24/7
NJ has 5 lifeline centers providing 24/7 coverage by Lifeline trained crisis counselors

Call 988

988lifeline.org/chat

Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV)

A Division of Bergen County Dept of Human Services

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week
Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Legal Assistance & Education/Training Available

201-336-7575

Domestic Violence

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week

1-888-843-9262

Sexual Violence

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week

1-888-264-RAPE

Addiction Support Emergency Hotline

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week to support those with an addiction and their loved ones.

201-589-2976

[call or text]

2NDFLOOR for Youth

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week

1-888-222-2228

[call or text]

National Suicide Prevention Line

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week

1-800-273-8255

Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week -En Español

1-888-628-9454

Crisis Text Line

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week

Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Text Line for Schools

Can be immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week
Use the Crisis Textline Toolkit - to connect students to mental health support

Anyone can text SCHOOL to 741741

NJ 2-1-1

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week in NJ to obtain
General information on how to stay safe, test sites, financial assistance, unemployment, donations, food, and other non-medical needs.

Dial: 2-1-1

Medical COVID-19 Questions

Can be Immediately reached 24 hours per day/7 days per week

1-800-962-1253

Emotional Support - NJ Mental Health Cares

New Jerseyans can call for free, confidential support.
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

1-866-202-HELP

(4357)

Bergen County Trauma Response Team for law enforcement, first responders, healthcare professionals and not for profit agencies operated by Care Plus NJ

24/7 support for the entities listed

551-588-0218

Veteran & First Responder Line, Strive Health of Paramus

This service is specifically designed for First Responders and Hospital/Healthcare workers on the front-lines of Covid-19
7am-7pm with reroute to call-center after these hours
Provides confidential, trauma- informed, and in-network treatment programs
Services for mental health and substance use issues via telehealth video technology.

1-800-530-1250

telehealth@vfrhealthcare.com

West Bergen Mental Healthcare Warm Line

For medical staff, first responders and others in need.
9 am - 5 pm

201-688-7098

Crisis / Rapid Access for Adults	Operational Status	Contact
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program (PESP)/ 201-262-HELP Care Plus	Fully operational Conducting assessments in person and via telehealth, when possible	201- 262 – HELP [4357] Can be called 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If all lines are busy and you feel that you or someone is in danger, please hang up and call 9-1-1.
Crisis/Wellness and Support Center/ Early Intervention Support Services (EISS) “Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic” CBH Care	Accepting new referrals, call first Providing telehealth services Services available for all Bergen County residents including medical staff and first responders	201-957-1800 Can be called 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Crossroads to Wellness/ Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Support Services (IOTSS) Care Plus	Accepting new referrals, call first Providing telehealth services, when possible Face to Face in the community for essential services only	201- 986- 5037 Can be called 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
-Passaic Wellness Respite Services -Essex Wellness Respite Services Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey https://cspnj.org/wellnessrespite/	· Wellness Respite is fully operational and accepting new referrals for in-person services effective June 8 · Respite is a safe alternative to an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization · Wellness House Stay and Intensive Outreach · A peer-run initiative, Respite staff provide 24/7 peer to peer support in working through a behavioral health crisis	Passaic Wellness Respite Services (Bilingual in Spanish) 862-239-9896 Essex Wellness Respite Services 862-229-1401 Open 24 hours
Crisis/Rapid Access for Youth and Families	Operational Status [specify ages served]	Contact
Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services CarePlus NJ NEW- video and flyer on Children’s Mobile to show families	Fully operational; serves youth up to the age of 21 and their families Services provided via telehealth, telephone if families prefer, and in person as appropriate. Intake Telehealth session is offered within 1 hour of the initial call to PerformCare, or may be scheduled within 48 hours. Case Management is provided for up to 8 weeks via telephone.	Parents/ caregivers must call the NJ Children’s System of Care (PerformCare) to request service and explicitly describe the “crisis.” Can be immediately reached 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: 1-877-652-7624 If a family member reports that they called PerformCare but didn’t get linked to Mobile, please email Jaimed@careplusnj.org and Danad@careplusnj.org
Bergen County Division of Family Guidance’s Crisis Line	Available 24/7 for youth, families, law enforcement, school personnel and mental health professionals Assistance is immediate and offered at no cost to families Services are offered in office as well as via telehealth and telephone Services include: Crisis intervention, psychotherapy, psychiatry, residential and prosocial Truancy services-access truancy referral packet	For immediate assistance, please contact the Crisis Line at 201-336-7360. For any questions about our available services, including referral, you may also contact fgintake@co.bergen.nj.us
Adult Partial Hospitalization (APH)/Partial Care	Operational Status	Contact
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center APH/MICA (mental illness chemical addiction)	Accepting new referrals Fully operational at this time	800-730- 2762 www.newbridgehealth.org
Adult Partial Care (CBH Care)	Accepting new referrals Providing services in person and telehealth	201-646-0195
Geriatric Partial Care (CBH Care)	Accepting new referrals Providing services via telehealth and face to face contact in community.	201-646-0195
Care Plus Partial Care	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	201-986-5000
High Focus Partial Care/Intensive Outpatient (IOP)	Accepting new referrals Operating on normal schedule via telehealth platform	201-291-0055
North Jersey Friendship House	Partial Care Accepting New Referrals Providing Telehealth Services Vocational and Pre-vocational training Supported Employment	201-488-2121 www.njfriendshiphouse.org
Vantage Health System Partial Care	Accepting new referrals Providing services via telehealth Opened to select residential consumers Reopened to select existing consumers	201 -567- 0059
Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital Adult Partial Hospital	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	201 -848-5500
West Bergen Mental Healthcare	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	201-485-7172
Youth Partial Hospitalization /Partial Care	Operational Status [specify ages served]	Contact
New Directions, operated by CBH Care	Accepting new referrals; serves youth 12-18 years old Provides individual and group sessions via telehealth services	201-646-0333
Adult Partial Hospitalization / IOP	Operational status [specify ages served ]	Contact
Strive	Accepting new clients aged 18+. Provides individual counseling, groups and psychiatry evals via telehealth services. All commercial and Medicaid insurance accepted.	201-565-2920
The Counseling Center at FairLawn	Accepting new clients aged 17+ Provides individual counseling Access to psychiatric ANP for medication management All commercial insurance; sliding scale for uninsured or Medicaid/care clients	201-797-0001 https://fairlawncounselingcenter.com/
Youth Partial Hospitalization / IOP	Operational Status [specify ages served]	Contact
The Hope and Resiliency Center (Bergen New Bridge Medical Center) Access brochure here	Accepting new youth aged 13-17 with a DSM-V diagnosis or behavioral problems interfering with their ability to function optimally in family, school, or community settings are eligible. We consider children ages 11 to 12 years on a case-by-case basis. Currently telehealth, in-person when possible. Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3:30pm – 7pm Location: Behavioral Health Services, Building 14	Call the Access Center at 800.730.2762 extension 2 for more information or assistance with a referral. Referrals can be made by, but are not limited to,primary care providers, case managers, school personnel, and community agencies
Strive	Accepting new clients aged 12-18. Provides individual counseling, groups and psychiatry evals via telehealth services. All commercial and Medicaid insurance accepted.	201-565-2920
The Counseling Center at FairLawn	Accepting new clients aged 17+ Provides individual counseling Access to psychiatric ANP for medication management All commercial insurance; sliding scale for uninsured or Medicaid/care clients	201-797-0001 https://fairlawncounselingcenter.com/
Adult Outreach Programs	Operational Status	Contact
Assisted Outpatient Treatment Services (AOTS)/ Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) Care Plus	Full/at capacity - Accepting new referrals for waiting list Providing telehealth services, when possible Face to Face in the community for essential services/expanded based on clinical need Transportation for clients to essential medical services/urgent matters	201-478-4183
Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	201- 265- 8200 ext 5443
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Bridgeway Rehabilitation Srvs.	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services, when possible	201-880-8321
Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS)/ Community Support Services (CSS) Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services, when possible Face to Face in the community for essential services expanded based on need Transportation for clients to essential medical services/urgent matters	201- 478- 4162
Community Support Services (CBH Care)	Accepting new referrals, call first Providing services via telehealth and face to face in community based on clinical need Assisting with urgent matters including medical appointments and medication monitoring Onsite pharmacy and medication delivery available	201-296-6022
PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) (CBH Care)	Accepting new referrals Providing services in person and via telephone Continuing to assist consumer with housing placement	201-296-6008
Transition Services (MH Justice Involved Services/ Jail Diversion) Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services, when possible F2F in the community for essential services/expanded based on clinical need Transportation for clients to essential medical services/urgent matters	201- 478- 4166
Youth Outreach/ Care Management Programs	Operational Status [specify ages served]	Contact
Bergen’s Promise Care Management Organization http://www.bergenspromise.org An overview video of the NJ Children’s System of Care, Bergen’s Promise and BergenResourceNet.org	In full virtual operation serving youth up to the age of 21 and their families. Care Managers are in contact with the families and virtual Child and Family team meetings are being held.	For referral to services, parents/caregivers call the NJ Children’s System of Care 24/7 at 1-877-652-7624. For CMO enrolled youth, to contact a youth’s Care Manager, call: 201-712-1170 and use the phone directory. Our on-call service is available 24/7
Adult Substance Treatment (non-profit)	Operational Status	Contact
Addiction Services Program (Care Plus)	• Accepting new referrals • Services available via telehealth and in person • IOP and OP groups are current running in person • All commercial insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare accepted	201-778-9093

Youth Substance Treatment (non-profit)	Operational Status	Contact
Adolescent Addiction Services Program (Care Plus)	• Accepting new referrals for youth ages 13-18 • Services available via telehealth and in person • All commercial insurances, Medicaid and Medicare accepted	201-364-5000
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) (Bergen County Division of Family Guidance)	• Weekly services offered at no cost to any Bergen County resident age 12-18 • Bilingual services are available. • All services are currently being provided in the office. Services include individuals sessions, group sessions, relapse prevention and early intervention	Sabrina Antoniou: santoniou@co.bergen.nj.us
Adult Shelter/ Housing	Operational Status	Contact
Advance Housing	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth and in-person services	201- 498- 9140
Rapid Re-Housing for Families and Individuals (RRHFI) Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services Face to face in the community for essential services/expanded based on need Transportation for clients to essential medical services/urgent matters Anyone that is eligible for Rapid Re-Housing, there is an online portal on the HABC website Housing Authority of Bergen County (habcnj.org) for them to apply. For more information, you may contact Natalie Ramey directly at 201-336-7609 or by email: ramey@habcnj.org	201- 265- 8200 ext. 5440
Bergen County Housing Health and Human Services Center (BCHHHSC) Shelter	Call 211 hotline for additional shelter/housing information	201- 336 -6480
Youth and Family Shelter/ Housing	Operational Status [specify ages served]	Contact
Bergen County Division of Family Guidance	Bergen’s Place Youth Shelter is fully operational, 24/7. Provides emergency shelter and homeless prevention services for at-risk youth (ages 11-17) Visions Transitional Living Program a multi-service transitional living program for young adults aged 16.5 - 22.	For immediate assistance, please contact the Crisis Line at 201-336-7360. For Visions - Call 201-336-6900
Bergen Hearts - Bergen County Homeless Family Services	HEARTS Housing, Emergency Shelter, Advocacy Resources and Tools for Self Sufficiency Homeless or precariously housed families with children under the age of 18 who are seeking admission to emergency shelter at HEARTS must meet the HUD definition of homeless and have lived in Bergen County when this episode of homelessness occurred. See all program details, policies, referral forms at http://www.bergenresourcenet.org/search/bergen-hearts-homeless-family-services/	201-488-2525
Adult Outpatient [OPD] Mental Health Treatment	Operational Status	Contact
Advance Counseling Center	Accepting new referrals with Medicaid and self-pay Providing telehealth therapeutic and psychiatric services.	201-498-9140, press Option # 2
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	Accepting new referrals Fully operational at this time Providing telehealth services, when possible	800- 730-2762 www.newbridgehealth.org
Care Plus Maternal and Family Center (MFC) CarePlus	Accepting new referrals Providing face-to-face and/or telehealth individual, family and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring Accepting new referrals via telehealth Offers mental health services to prenatal, pregnant, and women up to two years postpartum, and their families Includes grief and loss, substance use disorder treatment, and teens who are pregnant or post-partum Provides psychiatry, therapy, and case management services	201-986-5000 https://www.careplusnj.org 201-986-5000 - Ask for the Maternal and Family Center (MFC) https://www.careplusnj.org
Children’s Aid & Family Services	Accepting new referrals Providing tele-health and therapeutic services Case management and treatment planning	201-740-7082 www.cafsnj.org
Coordinated Specialty Care Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth psychiatry, therapy (individual, family, group) and case management/supportive services via telehealth Injectable medications offered on-site	201-986-5010
Korean American Outreach Program (KAOS) Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	201- 265- 8200 Ext 5280
CBH Care	Accepting new referrals Providing in person and telehealth services Injectable medication available on site On site pharmacy and medication delivery available	201-646-0915
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) (CBH Care)	Accepting new referrals Family Support via Zoom Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm Limited respite available Providing telephonic services Spouse Support Group via Zoom Thursdays at 2pm Sunday Coffee Talk Support Group via Zoom at 10am	201-296-6011
Postpartum Mood Disorder Treatment Center (CBH Care)	● Accepting new referrals of all women in Bergen County who are experiencing postpartum depression ● Providing in person and telehealth services	1-800-328-3838 for referral to CBH Care
Hackensack University Medical Center	Not accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	551- 996 -2000
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Bergen	Provides family support groups via Zoom on Tuesdays at 12 pm and Wednesdays at 7 pm Providing services via telephone	201-935-6264 www.naminj.org to register
NJ PROMISE Children at High Risk for Psychosis (CHRP) Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth psychiatry, therapy (individual, family, group)	201-986-5010
Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	201- 848-5500
Vantage Health System OPD	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth, psychiatric assessments, face to face services also available after screening Medication management and therapy Injectable medications available on site On site pharmacy services available as well as in home delivery services	201- 567-0059
West Bergen Mental Healthcare	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth services	201-485-7172
Youth and Family Outpatient Mental Health Treatment	Operational Status	Contact
Care Plus	Accepting new referrals Providing face-to-face and/or telehealth individual, family and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring	201-986-5000 https://www.careplusnj.org
CBH Care	Accepting new referrals Providing individual and family therapy telehealth services as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring in person or via telehealth Onsite pharmacy and medication delivery available	201-646-0915
Division of Family Guidance	Accepting new referrals Providing in person and/or telehealth individual and family services, including: psychiatric services with medication monitoring. Services provided at no cost to eligible Bergen County families.	201-336-7350
West Bergen Mental Healthcare	Accepting new referrals Providing telehealth individual, family and group services	201-485-7172
Bergen County Mental Health Assessment for School Clearance Letters -Provider list
Link to resource page of community mental health centers providing Mental Health Assessments for School Clearance

Hospital / Inpatient Care	Operational Status	Contact
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	Accepting patients	800 -730- 2762 www.newbridgehealth.org
Englewood Hospital	Accepting admissions through emergency department only Maintaining social distancing guidelines	201- 894- 3000
Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital – Psychiatric Inpatient	Accepting new patients on a case by case basis	201- 848- 5500
Peer to Peer Family Support	OPERATIONAL STATUS	Contact
Family Support Organization of Bergen County	Fully operational with in- community workshops Parent2Parent support groups WARM line 9AM -5pm 201-796-6209 x 102	201-796-6209 x107 http://www.fsobergen.org
Food and Daily Needs Resources
Bergen County Food Insecurity Task Force If you are in need of food resources click to find the closest pantry. Check the Community Events Calendar and BergenResourcenet Facebook for local food drive announcements
Food Insecurity Resources on BergenResourcenet
Diapers and Formula - Children’s Aid & Family Services offers through the Baby Basics program Contact Sara Huisking at (201) 740-7009 or log onto: https://cafsnj.org/baby-basics/
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Parents, Individuals, Families and All: https://mhanational.org/covid19
Tutoring - Contact the Director of Special Services in the school district and/or speak to the student’s school case manager. Search BergenResourceNet.org by ‘Tutor’ ‘Tutoring’ keyword; search the other county ResourceNets as well (you can access them from http://www.njresourcenet.org

Financial and Legal Resources	Operational Status	Contact
COVID LEGAL, SOCIAL SERVICE resources on BergenResourceNet COVID FINANCIAL, OCCUPATIONAL resources on BergenResourceNet
Lead Hazard Reduction Program-Bergen County- Dept. of Health Service	Currently accepting applications for financial assistance for lead abatement in the home. This helps families that may face the struggle of homelessness due to childhood lead poisoning. Lead poisoning affects the development of a child and adversely affects the whole family emotionally Applications available on Bergen County website https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/environmental-health/hud-lead-abatement-grant	Jessica Speer, Coordinator 201 634 2796
Adult Protective Services (APS)	Providing telephonic services Conducting limited home visits Coordinating with Law Enforcement to conduct well checks if unable to get in contact	201- 368- 4300
Bergen County Board of Social Services (BCBSS)	Accepting Applications No Face to Face services	201- 368- 4200
Mental Health Law Project (MHLP)	Accepting referrals via telephone Building/courts are closed to public, with exception of emergent actions Postponing upcoming Social Security hearings	201- 634-2760
Social Security Administration (SSA)	Accepting Applications No Face to Face services	1- 800 -772- 1213
If you have exhausted all of the resources listed herein and beyond, but cannot meet the needs of an individual, family or community group, please email specific needs to: Haley Contino hcontino@co.bergen.nj.us If your agency is listed here and you have status updates/changes, please email revisions to kwerheim@bergenspromise.org

Diapers and Formula - Children’s Aid & Family Services offers through the Baby Basics program

https://mhanational.org/covid19

If you have exhausted all of the resources listed herein and beyond, but cannot meet the needs of an individual, family or community group, please email specific needs to: