New Jersey’s long recovery from Hurricane Sandy has highlighted the importance of emotional and behavioral health support in natural disasters and other large-scale emergencies. The following resources can provide support and information:
View the The N.J. Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health Services list of Psychiatric Screening/Crisis Centers.
Other resources available to New Jersey residents include:
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NJ Hopeline
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1-855-654-6735
(855-NJHOPELINE)
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www.njhopeline.com
Chat: http://njhopeline.com/LiveChat.htm
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24/7 crisis support and assessment staffed by Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and the Div. of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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Disaster Distress Helpline
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1-800-985-5990
Text TalkWithUS to 66746
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www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
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24/7 crisis counseling and support staffed by trained counselors from crisis call centers across the U.S. |
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NJ211
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2-1-1
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www.nj211.org
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Links people in need with resources in their community, site also has a Hurricane Relief & Recovery Guide. |
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U.S. Veterans Administration National Center for PTSD
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www.ptsd.va.gov
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Downloadable training modules and a free app to help healthcare providers assist people in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
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