Emotional Health

Emotional Health Forms and Resources

Looking for additional information about mental health and overall wellness? Then you've come to the right place!

We've compiled a list of important off-campus services and web resources. If you do not see the services in which you are interested or services that are convenient for you, please contact the Office of Personal Counseling and we will be happy to assist you with additional referrals.  For free pamphlets on various mental health concerns, visit The Wellness Bin in the lobby of the Student Center.

Off-Campus Mental Health Resources & Referrals  

East Orange General Hospital – Hotline (24/7)
300 Central Avenue, E. Orange
Crisis Unit: 973-266-4478
Mobile Crisis:  973-266-4479

Mountainside Hospital (24/7)
1 Bay Avenue, Montclair
ER:  (973-429-6969

NJ Mental Health Cares (24/7) Referral Services 
866-202-HELP (4357)

Inter County Council on Drug/Alcohol Abuse Administration
(201) 998-7422

Addictions Hotline of NJ (24/7)
(800) 238-2333

New Jersey AA Intergroup
(800) 245-1377

211 Crisis Talk Line and Info/Referral Service (24/7)
211 or (800)435-7555

Al-anon
(888) 4AL-ANON

Community Resources (Housing and Other Basic Needs)

  • Safe House -- shelter, counseling, housing and legal advocacy: (973) 759-2154 or http://www.hud.gov/local/nj/homeless/shelters/essex.cfm
  • The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (Free or low cost prescriptions): 888-477-2669
  • Needy Meds (Broad range financial assistance program):  http://www.needymeds.org/
  • Essex County Family Violence Program: (973) 484-4446
  • Domestic Violence Services for Men who Batter: (973) 982-6100
  • NCJW Center for Women: (973) 994-4994:
  • NJ Coalition for Battered Women Helpline: (609) 584-8107
  • The State of NJ Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 572-7233

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