AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline - New Jersey
1-800-624-2377. Free referrals, general information, counseling, testing locations, treatment info available 24 hrs.
Bam.gov
Website for kids by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on topics related to fitness, disease and peer pressure.
ChildrensHospital.org
The website of Children’s Hospital of Boston has a search feature for 1,200 childhood illnesses and conditions and provides a tour of the hospital hosted by Arthur, the aardvark.
Contact We Care
908-232-2880. Active, empathetic listening services by trained volunteers are offered to anyone in distress. For information about volunteering, visit website.
Couples and Family Helpline
973-325-3232. Free, confidential telephone consultation, information and referral for marriage, relationship, family, parenting or other personal problems provided by NJ State licensed mental health professionals. Sponsored by Counseling Affiliates.
Domestic Violence Hotline
908-355-HELP. Sponsored by the Junior League of Summit and supported by YWCA Eastern Union County.
Family Helpline
1-800-THE KIDS, 24 hrs., 7 days a week. Trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous help parents work through frustrations before a crisis occurs, offer advice about parenting, and refer to resources in the community.
KidsHealth and TeensHealth
Health education website, a project of The Nemours Foundation established by philanthropist Alfred I. duPont, offers age-appropriate information for parents, teens and children.
MAASA Parent Helpline
Website created by the Madison Alliance Against Substance Abuse provides information regarding youth alcohol and drug abuse.
Mom2Mom Helpline
877-941-MOM2 or 6662. 24 hr. 7 day a week helpline by UMDNJ offers support for parents of special needs children.
New Jersey Mental Health Cares
1-866-202-HELP. Mental health information and referral service provides live support 8am to 8pm and online database of New Jersey’s public mental health services.
Poison Information and Education System - New Jersey
1-800-222-1222. Assistance available 24 hours a day. Teacher guide, children’s activity booklets.
StopBullyingNow.hrsa.gov
Information, tips, games and cartoons for children and adults to learn about bullying and what can be done to stop it. www.PacerKidsAgainstBullying.org, animated website for both elementary school students and www.TeensAgainstBullying.org geared for teens.
Union County Rape Crisis Center
300 North Ave. E., Westfield, 908-233-7273. 24 hr. hotline offers support, information and assistance accompanying victims to hospitals, police depts. or court.
Youth Helpline
888-222-2228. Designed to listen, help and guide youth in addressing challenges, calls are anonymous and confidential except in life-threatening situations.