Mental Health Telephone Support Available During COVID-19 Outbreak

NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Jerseyans can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support. NJ Mental Health Cares will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.

Along with providing help for mental health issues related to COVID-19, the NJ Mental Health Cares helpline will also continue to offer general mental health support and referral. It does not provide any medical or financial advice or referrals.

 

County Information:

Middlesex County Office of Health Services
Address: 35 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: (732) 745-3100
Fax: (732) 745-2568

Monmouth County Health Department
Address: 50 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (732) 431-7456

Ocean County Board of Health
Address: 225 4th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 367-5500

 

Police Department Information:

Perth Amboy:
Address: 365 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Phone: (732) 324-3800

South Brunswick:
Address: 540 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Phone: (732) 329-4646

Edison:
Address: 100 Municipal Blvd, Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: (732) 248-7400

North Brunswick:
Address: 710 Hermann Rd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
Phone: (732) 247-0922

Ocean County
Address: 50 Railroad Ave UNIT 2, Waretown, NJ 08758
Phone: (609) 693-4007

 

Additional Information:

For the latest medical information, including mental health guidance and tips, visit the Centers for Disease Control’s website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html.

 

For the latest information about the COVID-19 outbreak in New Jersey, go to the NJ Department of Health’s website: nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml.

 

For the latest COVID-19 guidance and information for individuals, families and providers, visit NJ Human Services’ website: nj.gov/humanservices/coronavirus.html.