Emergency Resources
If you or someone you know are in a crisis or danger, the following resources can provide you with help.
Monmouth County, NJ
Monmouth County Psychiatric Helplines
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS): Call in any one of these local resources in the event of suicidal ideation, statements, or attempts; homicidal ideation or statements; and crisis assessment, danger to self or others.
Monmouth Medical Center PESS
300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
HOTLINE: (732) 923-6999
CentraState Medical Center PESS
901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
HOTLINE: (732) 294-2595
Jersey Shore University Medical Center PESS
1945 Corlies Avenue, Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753
HOTLINE: (732) 776-4555
Riverview Medical Center PESS
1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701
HOTLINE: (732) 219-5325
New Jersey Children's System of Care
WHEN TO CALL:
- You are struggling to meet the needs of your developmentally delayed child or adolescent
- Your child refuses to attend school, or has repeated lateness or skipping, or if you have other concerns about his or her school performance
- Your child shows physical and/or verbal aggression
- You observe family conflict, including youth substance abuse or refusal to comply with rules
- Your child seems to experience grief that is beyond "normal" such as the loss of a family member or friend through divorce, death or relocation
- Your child experiences a traumatic event, such as a house fire or witnessing violence
- A trusted friend, teacher or other adult in your child's life has expressed concerns
- You'd like to know more about the types of services available
Youth Helpline
2nd Floor: Youth Helpline
1-888-222-2228
www.2ndfloor.org
Ask for this service in the event of emotional outbursts and severe crisis situations related to substance abuse, and mental health issues. Responds to premises within an hour. Parent must call and/or be present.
