Help and Advice - Psychology 

 

 

Alternatives, Inc.

http://www.alternativesinc.org

"Alternatives, Inc. is a community-based; non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with special needs reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community by providing residential opportunities coupled with comprehensive support services."

 

Anxiety-Panic Resource Center

http://www.healingwell.com/anxiety

Articles, discussion forums, news, and a resource directory. Find information about panic disorders, seeking a diagnosis, and selecting the appropriate treatment.

 

APA Help Center

http://www.apahelpcenter.org

"APA's [American Psychological Association] Help Center is your online resource for brochures, tips and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well-being, as well as information about referrals."

 

CopeCareDeal

http://www.copecaredeal.org

Designed for adolescents, topics include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and suicide prevention.

 

Coping with a Crisis

http://www.ndmda.org

Please call 1-800-273-TALK if you are coping with depression or are having suicidal thoughts.

 

CURA, Inc.

http://www.curainc.org

Community United for the Rehabilitation of the Addicted, Inc. " is a community based, not for profit organization, dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of Spanish speaking individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol." CURA, Inc. has a facility in Newark.

 

Find a Therapist

http://www.psychology.com

Find a therapist by city and state or by zip code and by area of expertise. Results, which provide contact information, can be expanded to find a doctor's overview and specialties. A self help library is also available with information and additional links.

 

Growth House, Inc.

http://www.growthhouse.org

"Our primary mission is to improve the quality of compassionate care for people who are dying through public education and global professional collaboration. Our search engine gives you access to the Internet's most comprehensive collection of reviewed resources for end-of-life care."

 

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=298

Toll-free Information and Referral Helpline: (800) 931-2237.

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

"The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255)." Free and confidential.

 

National Toll-Free Help Lines

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/hotlines

A directory of help lines to organizations that provide mental health information and referrals. Some also offer crisis counseling.

 

NJ 211

http://www.nj211.org

"2-1-1 creates one easy access point to the health, human services, community resources, and government assistance people need every day as well as in times of crisis. You may search our database on line, call 2-1-1 from your telephone, or chat LIVE with a 2-1-1 specialist."

 

New Jersey Community Resources

http://www.njcommunityresources.info

Information for individuals in need of social services in New Jersey. Offers links for tax assistance, child care, energy assistance, etc.

 

NJ Ease

http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/sanjease.shtml

NJ Ease, or New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry, is a toll-free telephone number (1-877-222-3737) that connect seniors with programs, services, and benefits.

 

New Jersey Mental Health Cares

http://www.njmentalhealthcares.org

Call the help line at 1-866-202-HELP to be connected to "mental health services including: inpatient and outpatient services, rehabilitation services, self-help services, legal, housing, employment, mental health education and more!" Note this is a referral service, and not a crisis hotline.

 

New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse

http://www.medhelp.org/njgroups

A directory of self-help groups in NJ for people suffering mental health problems.

 

NJ Toll-Free Help Lines and Hotlines

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/staff/hotlines/

A directory of phone numbers covering topics such as addiction, gambling, mental health, and domestic violence.

 

Psychiatric Crisis Hotlines in Newark, NJ

http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhs/services/centers/#7

University Behavioral Health Care: 973-623-2323

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center CMHC: 973-926-7444

 

Search for Therapists and Treatment Facilities

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_index.php?idx=14

Search for specialists in a particular country or state.

 

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