Resources
Counseling Resources
New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline
1-855-654-6735 www.njhopeline.com
The Hopeline is New Jersey's dedicated in-state peer support and suicide prevention hotline staffed by mental health professionals and peer support specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is available to callers of all ages for confidential telephone support (except when a suicide attempt is in progress), assessment, and referral. Crisis chat is also accessible through the website and the service can be reached by texting njhopeline@ubhc.rutgers.edu.
Screening and Screening Outreach Programs
Available in each county 24-hours a day, seven-days a week to individuals in emotional crisis needing immediate attention. For information visit the DHS Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services' website at www.state.nj.us/humanservices/divisions/dmhas/
PerformCare
The New Jersey Children's System of Care is called PerformCare. Their hotline number is 1-877-652-7624, and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PerformCare assesses family needs and provides links to a wide variety of community resources. Services are offered for youth between the ages of 5 and 21 that face a wide variety of daily life challenges. If you are unsure how to access mental or behavioral health services for your family, this is a great place to begin.
Mercer County Family Support Organization
The Mercer County Family Support Organization (FSO) is a private, non-profit organization that provides support and resources to families and children who are faced with a wide variety of behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. The FSO is a great resource for parent workshops, informational and educational materials for parents and families, and support in handling a diverse range of family challenges. Check out their website and newsletter! (Please note this is a community resource and is not affiliated with Ewing schools).
https://www.mercerresourcenet.org/search/mercer-county-family-support-organization1/
2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline
www.2ndfloor.org; 888.222.2228
Accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, 2ND Floor confidentially serves youth and young adults (ages 10 to 24). Youth who call are assisted with their daily life challenges by professional staff and trained volunteers.
NAMI Mercer County (609-799-8994)
Parents and Teachers as Allies
NAMI Mercer is delighted to offer Parents and Teachers as Allies, a new NAMI National education program that focuses on helping school professionals and parents better understand the early warning signs of mental illnesses in children and adolescents and how best to link families to appropriate services.
Youth Services
Child Abuse Hotline 800-792-8610
Division of Children Protection and Permanency 877-652-2873 or 877-NJ-ABUSE
DCP&P Middlesex County 732-293-5060
DCP&P Mercer County 609-396-6722
National Youth Crisis Hotline 800-448-4463
Crisis Services
NJ Department of Mental Health State 800-382-6717
Central Region 609-777-0674
Missing Children Hotline 800-843-5678
Domestic Violence Hotline 800-572-7233
Family Helpline 800-THE-KIDS
Middlesex/Mercer County Hotlines
Family Guidance Center of Central NJ 800-813-0555
Jewish Family & Children’s Services 609-987-8100
Trinity Counseling Service 609-924-0060
Family Crisis Intervention Unit of Mercer Co. 609-989-6082
UMDNJ/University Behavioral HealthCare (24 hr.) 732-235-5700
CCIS — Children under 18 (Mon-Fri, 9-5) 732-235-5705
Raritan Bay Mental Health Center (24 hr.) 732-442-1666
Substance Abuse Hotline 800-225-0196
MOBILE Response and Stabilization Services 609-584-0790
Princeton Psychological Center, LLC 609-658-0368
Good Grief 609-498-6674
Corner House 609-924-8018
Supporting Our Students through Grief and Loss
During times of grief, adults often struggle with what to say to a child who may be struggling with grief. Younger students may have more difficulty understanding death and may experience misinterpretations when death is explained. Older students may experience feelings of guilt or blame. Providing a safe and non-judgemental environment to talk about any feelings of anxiety, regret, guilt, sadness or anger can be very helpful in supporting grieving children of all ages (National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, 2022).
Here are some additional resources for parents and guardians supporting students who have experienced grief and loss:
How to Help a Grieving Child
Addressing Grief
Effective Tips to Help Kids Deal With Bereavement After a Loss
Good Grief Resource Site
Helping Children Cope with Trauma
Additional Resources
Center for Counseling Services
George Scott
Fee for Service - sliding scale option
609-771-0444
850 Bear Tavern Rd, Trenton, NJ
Millhill
Medicaid
609-989-7333
101 Oakland St, Trenton, NJ
Restoring Spirit
Emily Anne Mattek
Fee for service - sliding scale option
609-468-6676
Pennington, NJ
TCNJ Counseling Clinic
The College of New Jersey offers a counseling clinic for community members to address a variety of mental health and behavior challenges. Couples, family and individual counseling is available for a short or long term basis.
Phone- 609-771-2700
UNDERSTOOD
Understood.org – Resources for parents and students with learning and/or attention issues
Autism Speaks
Autismspeaks.org - Resources for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families
HomeFront
Homefrontnj.org – Services for homeless families in Mercer County (609) 883-7500