Resource Directory
Welcome to Safe+Sound Somerset’s Resource Directory! The Resource Directory is a partial list of the resources available in our community, and is meant to be a starting point to help you identify services and providers. Please note that Safe+Sound Somerset cannot vouch for any of these resources. Search websites, ask for recommendations from friends and peers, and call or email a potential service provider to decide whether or not something is the right fit for you.
This Resource Directory will be updated regularly. Safe+Sound reserves the right to choose which information we will publish.
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2ndFLOOR Youth Helpline
Helpline and online message board for New Jersey's youth and young adults (10-24)
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Call or live chat on website. Free and confidential support for people in distress or their loved ones. Prevention and crisis resources on website. American Sign Language services available. Button to call on website, plus text lifeline.
Bridgeway Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)
For Somerset County residents - mobile mental health urgent care, crisis intervention, and stabilization services. For those experiencing acute psychiatric distress. Also providing traumatic incident debriefing. Living rooms have reopened, available Tuesday through Saturday, 12-8pm and Sunday & Monday, by appointment only
Caring Contact Hotline
Volunteer-staffed caring and crisis hotline, providing support on mental health and preventing emotional crises
CDC Suicide Prevention website
Information and prevention strategies for suicide
Disaster Distress Helpline by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline
Free and confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources on website
PerformCare
Connection to health services for youth & families
The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth – Hotline
Support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, feeling suicidal or in need of supportive listening. Also info on website - answers and support.
