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Crisis Help in New Jersey

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Any Crisis, Any Time: Call or Text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in New Jersey.

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New Jersey's Own Crisis Line

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  • NJ Mental Health Cares

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    Anyone in New Jersey who needs help finding behavioral health services

    Live help Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM; messages returned the next business day

    CALL 866-202-4357
    Checked 2026-09-26 on nj.gov

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Numbers were last checked against New Jersey's own website on 2026-09-26. Crisis lines change hands sometimes — if a number here is not working, call 988 and someone will still take your call.