New Jersey Mental Health and Addiction Resources

Crisis and emergency help in New Jersey

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, help is available around the clock. New Jersey participates in the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and the state operates dedicated addiction and crisis resources that connect callers to local services quickly.

These lines are free, confidential, and staffed by trained counselors who can de-escalate a crisis and link you to the right level of care. You do not need insurance or money to call, and reaching out is always the right move when safety is at risk.

• Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7
• Call 911 for any immediate medical emergency or overdose
• ReachNJ at 1-844-732-2465 (1-844-ReachNJ) for 24/7 addiction help statewide
• NJ MentalHealthCares helpline for behavioral health information and referrals
• PerformCare for children's behavioral health services in New Jersey

County screening centers and treatment access

Every New Jersey county, including Monmouth, has a state-designated mental health screening service that provides emergency evaluations and connects people to treatment. These screening centers are central to both voluntary care and the civil commitment process when someone is a danger to themselves or others.

The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services oversees a statewide network of licensed treatment providers. If you are unsure where to begin, a screening center or the ReachNJ line can point you to detox, outpatient, and inpatient options near you in Monmouth County.

• Monmouth County designated screening service for emergency mental health evaluations
• NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services provider network
• Licensed detox and withdrawal management facilities throughout the region
• Outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, including Archangel in Tinton Falls
• Recovery support and peer services through state-funded community organizations

Free and low-cost support groups

Peer support is one of the most accessible and durable forms of recovery help, and it is available throughout Monmouth County and across New Jersey at no cost. Mutual-aid groups complement professional treatment and provide ongoing connection long after a formal program ends.

• Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings across Monmouth County
• SMART Recovery groups for a science-based, secular approach
• Al-Anon and Nar-Anon for family members of those struggling with addiction
• NAMI New Jersey support and education for individuals and families
• Recovery community centers offering peer coaching and sober social events

Resources for families and loved ones

Addiction and mental illness affect the whole family, and New Jersey has resources specifically for the people supporting someone in crisis. Family members often carry enormous stress and benefit from education, support, and a clear plan of action.

Whether you are deciding how to approach a loved one, exploring whether civil commitment applies, or simply trying to understand the treatment system, these resources can help. Archangel's admissions team also offers free guidance to families, including help understanding New Jersey's involuntary treatment laws and arranging a voluntary admission when your loved one is ready.

• NAMI New Jersey family support groups and education programs
• Al-Anon and Nar-Anon family meetings
• Parent and caregiver support through community recovery centers
• Guidance on New Jersey civil commitment from county screening services
• Free family consultations through the Archangel admissions team

How Archangel fits into the New Jersey system

Archangel Behavioral Health in Tinton Falls is one part of a larger New Jersey continuum of care. We focus on structured outpatient levels of treatment, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and standard outpatient, and we coordinate with detox providers, screening centers, and recovery housing across Monmouth County.

If you have called a crisis line or visited a screening center and need ongoing treatment, we can verify your benefits, complete a clinical assessment, and begin care quickly. Think of the crisis lines and county centers as the front door, and Archangel as a place to do the sustained work of recovery.