New Jersey Community Resources
Happy Spring 2025 readers!
As the snow begins to melt and spring is in the air, let’s take a moment to highlight some state-wide programs that offer support and assistance to families.
Garden State Community Outreach Program
In September 2024, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, and the state Legislature launched the Garden State Community Out-reach program, aimed at connecting residents to a wide range of state services designed to support individuals and families. This outreach initiative focuses on making it easier for residents to access essential programs such as healthcare, mental health services, utility costs, food assistance, and more.
The Program Finder tool allows users to easily identify which programs they may be eligible for based on their specific needs and circumstances. For New Jersey residents interested in learning more about the available programs or determining their eligibility, they can visit the official website at https://gardenstateoutreach.us.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
New Jerseyans are able to access immediate support for mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug-use concerns by dialing 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 988 is available for calls, texts, or chats for help during difficult moments anytime day or night. Reach out for yourself, a loved one or a friend. Skilled counselors offer judgement-free compassionate support.
The aim of 988 is to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets the country’s grow-ing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network provides de-escalation and support as well as linkage to mental health and/or substance use services. For more information, please visit https://988lifeline.org.
NJ 2-1-1
NJ 211 is a statewide nonprofit organization with a call center that is available 24/7 for New Jersey residents facing a crisis or dealing with a disaster. 211 specialists listen and guide callers to health and human resources and services around the state. 211 refers callers to resources that can assist with housing, food, healthcare, legal services, childcare, and kinship navigators. In times of crisis, 211 is able to pivot and pro-vide preparedness, safety, shelter, food, water and other essential human services needed during a disaster. For more information, check out: https://nj211.org.
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Did you know?
Family Success Centers seek to provide a warm and welcoming home-like environment that provides family friendly activities and resources within communities to strengthen families. There is no cost to access services and they are located in every county.
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