15 Resources
NJ Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services works with women across New Jersey on counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Contact (800) 382-6717 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(800) 382-6717 · 222 S Warren St, Trenton, NJ 08625 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
NJ Mental Health Cares is a national mental-health resource New Jersey women can use for counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Contact (866) 202-4357 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(866) 202-4357 · Statewide service · 24/7 · Visit Website
NAMI New Jersey serves women in North Brunswick and surrounding New Jersey communities with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Contact (732) 940-0991 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Free for qualifying New Jersey mothers and their children.
(732) 940-0991 · 1562 US-130 Suite 2, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Rutgers University Behavioral Health is the go-to mental-health resource in the Piscataway area for counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Phone (855) 515-5700 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Available 24/7 crisis line; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.
(855) 515-5700 · 671 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ 08854 · 24/7 crisis line · Visit Website
Trinitas Behavioral Health — Elizabeth serves women in Elizabeth and surrounding New Jersey communities with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Reach the team at (908) 994-7000 to schedule a screening. Open 24/7 ER — confirm by phone before driving in. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.
(908) 994-7000 · 654 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206 · 24/7 ER · Visit Website
24/7 free confidential crisis support by call, text, or chat. Reach trained counselors anywhere in the US for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness — free peer support, resource referral, and information line. 1-800-950-NAMI for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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MHA — screening tools, advocacy, and local affiliate directory for mental health support nationwide for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Official US government information hub on mental health, treatments, and how to find help for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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PSI — helpline 1-800-944-4773 for perinatal mental health. Resources, provider directory, and peer support for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-833-TLC-MAMA — 24/7 free confidential mental health support for pregnant and postpartum women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text message from trained counselors for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Online directory and podcast supporting Black women's mental health with culturally competent therapists. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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ADAA — find a therapist, support groups, and self-help resources for anxiety and depression for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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