Need Help?

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, OR IF YOU, A FRIEND, OR LOVED ONE
ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
CALL 911 or
201-262-HELP  (201-262-4357)

Are you looking for help or guidance?
Here’s where to start…

The Paramus Human Services Department
201-265-2100 x635   |   www.ParamusBorough.org

Are you looking for treatment and support?

Care Plus NJ, Inc.
201-986-5000   |   www.CarePlusNJ.org

New Bridge Medical Center
800-730-2762 (24/7)   |   www.NewBridgeHealth.org

Bergen Resources
www.BergenResourceNet.org 

NAMI: Navigating a Mental Health Crisis – Downloadable Resource Guide for those experiencing mental health emergency
www.Nami.org/crisisguide

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
www.Samhsa.gov

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

The Trevor Project – Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth
www.TheTrevorProject.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP.org

Crisis Text Line
www.CrisisTextLine.org

Books to Read

Resilience The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges
Steven M./ Charney Southwick

The Resiliency Workbook: Bounce Back with Real Self Esteem!
Nan Henderson

8 Keys to Stress Management
Elizabeth Anne Scott & W. W. Norton

Living with Bipolar Disorder: Strategies for Balance and Resilience
Lynn Hodges

The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness
John D. Teasdale & Zindel V. Segal

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