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Mental Health and Substance Use Resources for New Jersey Residents

Looking for free mental health services in New Jersey? Ready to take advantage of resources that will put you on the road to recovery? If you’re a New Jersey resident, there are programs and services available to help you navigate some of life’s toughest situations. Sometimes it’s a struggle just to put one foot in front of the other every day, but the State of New Jersey is here to help.

StopOverdosesNJ

In January 2023, Governor Murphy announced a nation-leading program to allow anyone 14 years or older to acquire naloxone anonymously and at no cost at participating pharmacies across New Jersey. This website provides information on using naloxone and for pharmacies to participate.

ReachNJ

ReachNJ is a central call-in line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help with a substance use disorder (SUD). Each call to ReachNJ is answered by a live person in the first 30 seconds. Trained staff will screen callers to identify their exact needs, are able to provide referrals to supportive services and a seamless connection to a local treatment provider. ReachNJ serves NJ residents of all ages regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Psychiatric advance directives are a legal instrument that may be used to document a competent person’s specific instructions or preferences regarding future mental health treatment. Psychiatric advance directives can be used to plan for the possibility that someone may lose capacity to give or withhold informed consent to treatment during acute episodes of psychiatric illness. The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services currently contracts with a vendor to manage and maintain a voluntary, secure internet-based registry for Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) for New Jersey residents. There is a web-based registry, available 24/7.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 is the nationwide 3-digit dialing code for Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention. 988 connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Compassionate, accessible care and support will be available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Mental Health and Substance Use Support

Whether you’re struggling with addiction or feeling like you’re isolated from the world, it’s important to find the help you need. From online to in-person support, the State of New Jersey offers everything from a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline, to free mental health services, to substance abuse resources. Find supportive services that can guide you through a crisis. Learn how to access naloxone to help you or a loved one prevent an overdose. Regardless of where you are on your journey, you don’t have to go it alone. All it takes is a few simple clicks to find supportive, compassionate, and life-saving assistance.

A Stronger New Jersey

In 2018, the Murphy Administration set out to fulfill the Governor’s promise to create a stronger and fairer New Jersey. Together, with partners in the Legislature, many cost-saving and life-changing programs have been created or expanded. Now, Garden State Community Outreach is making sure families are aware of these resources, and more importantly, understand how to apply for them. From Sussex County all the way down to Cape May, the State of New Jersey has the resources you need to thrive – from access to quality, affordable healthcare and critical mental health services, to help with rising utility costs, and even thousands of dollars in real tax relief.

SPREAD THE WORD

Living in the Garden State has many benefits, including mental health services and substance use programs to help residents through challenging times. Share them with friends, family, and neighbors to help them discover how these life-changing resources can make a huge, positive impact on their lives. We understand how challenging life can be. Sometimes, simply sharing these government resources with the loved ones in your life can make a world of a difference.

INTERESTED IN OTHER PROGRAMS?

Garden State Community Outreach, created by Governor Murphy and the Legislature, connects New Jersey residents to additional cost-saving and life-changing programs. Use the program finder to help identify which programs you may be eligible for.