Suicide Prevention and Information

Resources for Suicide Prevention and Support

For Students & Families

• Survivors of Suicide
• KidsHealth
• NJ Children's System of Care
  1-877-652-7624
  24 hours a day - 7 days a week
  PerformCare helps families access publically‐funded services for New Jersey children with behavioral, emotional, intellectual, developmental, and/or substance use challenges. 
  PerformCare has been connecting families to services funded by the NJ Division of
  Children's System of Care since 2009.
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIM)
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
  Resources for Families & Educators:  Family Matters Inside the Classroom and At Home
• youth.GOV
• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS)

Emergency Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  24 hours a day – 7 days a week
• New Jersey Hopeline
  1-855-NJ-Hopeline (654-6735)
  New Jersey's 24/7 Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline
• 2ND Floor Youth Helpline
  1-888-222-2228
  24 hours a day - 7 days a week
  Accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, 2ND Floor confidentially serves youth and young adults (ages 10-24). Youth who call are assisted with their daily life challenges by professional staff and trained volunteers.