Online Resources
Addiction
If someone is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, this guide provides rehabilitation and treatment resources.
Alcohol
Information and practical tips on how to talk to teens about alcohol. It is important to have these conversations early and often, building a strong relationship with your teen so the conversations about responsibility continue as they grow up.
Bereavement/Grief Counseling
Rainbows is a support group for children that helps children heal from the emotional impacts of separation, divorce, death, illness, military deployment or any other painful family transition.
Bullying
The mission of the NJ Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention is to increase community awareness of bullying as a common serious problem of school-age children and to advocate for the implementation of effective bullying prevention approaches in the State of New Jersey.
Driving Safety
Provides information and safety tips for new drivers.
Drugs
PDFNJ is committed to educating the public about substance use prevention and the disease of addiction so that New Jersey residents can live healthy lives, free of the dangers of drugs.
Eating Disorders
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Inhalants
Inhaling dangerous products is becoming one of the most widespread problems in the country. This site provides information on what common household products teens are using to get high.
LGBTQIAP
The Monmouth County Consortium for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Youth is an umbrella organization of concerned and determined educators, community leaders, arts and cultural organizations, businesses and individuals who are are pooling resources and ideas to make it better with education, outreach, and social opportunities for our LGBTQ youth.
Mental Health Association of Monmouth County Resource Contact Information
Includes Mental Health Crisis, Youth and Families, Child Abuse, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence, Addition Hotlines, Tobacco/Nicotine Quitline, Narcan Training, Self-Help Groups, and Veteran's Services. You can also Dial 2-1-1 or visit nj211.org
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services are available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week and can be reached toll-free at 1-877-652-7624. Families should call for help when a child is involved in an emotional or behavioral health crisis that causes a disruption in the home. (Call 911 if someone’s life or health is in danger).
New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Includes resources and Hotlines and Helplines.
Parents
Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Learn and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults.
Project Medicine Drop
New Jersey's Project Medicine Drop (NJPMD), has placed secured drop boxes in the headquarters of local police departments. Consumers from anywhere in New Jersey can visit the boxes seven days a week, to drop off unneeded and expired medications - and keep them away from those at risk of abusing them.
Psychology Today
Search for local therapists using filtered criteria including concerns, insurance, gender, language, and faith.