Family and Student Mental Health Resources
Family and Student Mental Health Resources
When your child is facing challenges to their functioning and well-being, finding the right services and support can be overwhelming. If you have concerns about your child’s mental health and/or are interested in learning more about what help is available, call Performcare 877-652-7624 or visit www.performcare nj.org.
CRISIS SERVICES
Immediate Urgent Response: 9-1-1
Local Hospitals/Emergency Rooms:
- CentraState Healthcare Center: (Nearest Emergency Room) 732-431-2000
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center: 732-643-4400
- Monmouth Medical Center: 732-222-5200
For behavioral health crisis situations:
- Monmouth County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services at Monmouth Medical Center (PESS): 732-923-6999
Provides in-home and virtual crisis screenings, school clearances, and referral for psychiatric emergencies.
- Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (Through PerformCare): 877-652-7624
In home intervention available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help children and youth who are experiencing an emotional or behavioral crisis.
COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES
Expedited linkage to counseling services:
- PerformCare NJ: 877-652-7624
PerformCare is the single point of entry for all children, youth and young adults entering the New Jersey Children's System of Care. NJ Children's System of Care serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families; children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families; and, children with substance use challenges and their families.
- Child and Adolescent Crisis Diversion Program: 732-922-2860
Based out of Neptune and provides intensive counseling services in-office, case management services, and psychiatric and medication management services.
Other outpatient community mental health services:
- CPC Behavioral Healthcare: 732-842-2000, x4221
- Jewish Family and Children’s Services: 732-774-6886
- Catholic Charities Family and Community Services: 732-747-9660
HOTLINES/HELPLINES
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 9-8-8
- NJ Hopeline: 855-654-6735
NJ suicide prevention hotline
- 2nd Floor: 888-222-2228
Youth helpline serving all youth and young adults in NJ
- Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386
Crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBT youth and young adults
- Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P): 1-877-652-2873
- Rape Crisis Center: 1-888-264-7273
- 180 Turning Lives Around: 732-264-4111
Resources for domestic violence
ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- NAMI--National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
- National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237
- CHADD--ADHD information and support: 732-552-8012