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Local Support

We understand that parenting and life

can be challenging.If you or your

family ever need support, here are

trusted resources that can help

- anytime, confidentially, and safety
  • WomenRising

    Offers a 24-hour bilingual hotline,

    emergency shelter, crisis intervention,

    legal advocacy, and support groups. 

    Hotline: (201) 333-5700 womenrising.org

    NJ Coalition to End Domestic

    Violence (NJCEDV)Provides statewide

    advocacy, policy development, and

    supportive services for domestic

    violence survivors. 

    Hotline: 1-800-572-SAFE (7233) njcedv.org

    180 Turning Lives Around

    Offers comprehensive support

    services including 24/7 hotlines,

    counseling, legal advocacy, and

    emergency shelter.

     180nj.org

  • Bridgeway Crisis Intervention Services

    (BCIS)Provides urgent care for mental health

    crises, offering stabilization and support for

    Hudson County residents aged 18 and

    older. Location: Jersey City, NJ 

    bridgewaybhs.org

    JC Responds

    Jersey City’s mental health initiative offering

    resources and support for residents in

    crisis. 

    Helpline: (201) 688-0508 jerseycitynj.gov

    NJ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    A 24/7 national helpline providing free

    , confidential support for people in

    distress. 

    Call or Text: 988 988lifeline.org

  • New Jersey Division of Child Protection and

    Permanency

    (DCPP)Handles reports of child abuse and

    neglect, offering services like counseling and

    foster care. 

    Hotline:

    1-877-NJ-ABUSE (652-2873) 

    nj.gov/dcf/families/hotlines

    Prevent Child Abuse

    New JerseyProvides education, training, and

    resources to promote family wellness and

    prevent child abuse. 

    preventchildabusenj.org

    2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline

    A confidential and anonymous helpline for

    youth and young adults in New Jersey. 

    Call or Text: 1-888-222-2228 

    2ndfloor.org

  • Jersey City Emergency Shelter

    Provides immediate assistance for individuals

    and families in need of shelter. Homeless

    Hotline: 1-800-624-0287 jerseycitynj.gov

    Catholic Charities

    Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS)Offers

    a range of services to support families in

    crisis, including housing assistance. Location:

    Jersey City, NJ 

    Phone: (201) 798-9925 ccannj.org

  • New Jersey Courts

    Domestic Violence Self-HelpProvides

    information on filing restraining orders,

    understanding legal rights, and accessing

    support services. 

    njcourts.gov

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.All other hotlines and services are confidential, free, and available 24/7.