A service of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey Funded by the NJ Department of Human Services,
 Division of Mental Health Services

Who Cares? We DO!

NJMentalHealthCares is New Jersey’s mental health information and referral service. Our staff of mental health professionals uses their experience, and understanding of mental health system to connect you to the information and services you need!

866-202-HELP (4357)
njmentalhealthcares@mhanj.org

Information Portal

NJMentalHealthCares connects you to mental health services including:  inpatient and outpatient services, rehabilitation services, self-help services, legal, housing, employment, mental health education and more!

NJMentalHealthCares provides assistance in finding services, not crisis intervention.   If you feel you need emergency psychiatric services, click here to find your local crisis center.

At NJMentalHealthCares :

  • Your call is answered by knowledgeable mental health professionals.
  • Your call is answered live from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; at other times we'll call you back quickly.
  • We'll speak to you in the language you prefer or by TTY.
  • We have the most up-to-date listing of NJ's public mental health providers.
  • You can request help by telephone or e-mail.
  • We will follow-up to ensure that you are satisfied with the referral.
  • We can transfer your call directly to the right service and remain on the line until you are comfortable.

 

Here's what our callers are saying:

"A simple thank you cannot ever express how grateful I am to you for the resources you gave me for low-income housing... I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and compassion and concern for my well-being."  D.V.

"Thank you for the help.  I've been searching for some time now and you made it so simple." --  Allan

". . . Again, I want to express my deep appreciation for your resourcefulness, experience, assistance and most of all, your dedication to enable (in a positive way) capable people suffering from mental illness.  It is heart-warming to know that there are people like yourselves 'out there'.  Keep up the great work!!!"  --  S.G.

Contact Us:
    By phone:  we are available live Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST).  After hours, please
    leave a message and our staff will return your call within a day  --  including weekends and holidays.
    Call 866-202-HELP    TTY:  877-294-4356.

     By Email:  send your questions to njmentalhealthcares@mhanj.org.  We will answer your questions and
      provide links to information and services surrounding mental health and mental illness.

 

For  questions or comments about NJMentalHealthCares, contact :
Mental Health Association in New Jersey
88 Pompton Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
973-571-4100
info@mhanj.org