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Need Help for a Friend? You?

Call 911 when:

  • Immediate help is needed
  • The life or health of someone is in danger
  • A bad reaction to medication or an increase in symptoms occurs

In Bergen County 211 is the number to call for everything else.
Get connected with social services and community programs that can help you or you family with everyday health and human service needs. Available 24/7. www.nj211.org

OTHER CRISIS/HELP PHONE LINES:

  • Alternatives to Domestic Violence: 201-336-7575
  • Child Abuse – emergency and weekends: 1-800-792-8610
  • Juvenile Justice/Family Crisis Unit: 201- 336-7360
  • Rape Crisis Hotline: 201-487-2227
  • Runaways: 1-800-231-6946
  • Suicide: 201-262-4357- If a friend talks to you about ending their life, take it seriously.
  • Gambling: 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-426-2537
  • Addictions Hotline of NJ:1-800-238-2333
  • Free/anonymous HIV/AIDS testing: 201-487-3243
    http://www.umdnj.edu/psyents/njBERGEN.html#BERGEN
  • Childhelp USA® directly serves abused and neglected children. If you need help or have questions about child abuse, call the Childhelp USA® National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453, then push 1 to talk to a counselor. All calls are free and anonymous 24/7.
    www.childhelpusa.org