Are you looking for help in a mental health crisis? Are you struggling with feeling anxious or depressed, or have you recently had a tumultuous event happen in your life? If you’re here because you were looking for a Newark mental health hotline, you’re in the right place. Many people who need mental help never get the treatment they need, many because they are unsure where to start or afraid to reach out.
Help is here. Mental Health Hotline helps people like you find the NJ Newark mental health services they need, from diagnoses and help to find in-network care providers to evaluating free resources in your area. When you call our Newark crisis line, you’ll be connected with a compassionate professional who will listen and provide confidential information to help you get the support you need.
You took the right first step to get help by looking for a Newark crisis line. We’re glad you reached out. Let’s find you the help you need.
Newark Mental Health Facts
If you develop depression or anxiety due to a significant life change, like going to college, getting a divorce, or after the death of a loved one, or if you’re struggling with addiction or another mental health concern, you are not alone. One in five American adults experiences a mental health concern in their lifetime. In New Jersey, 1,118,000 people struggle with mental health – about three times the population of Newark!
- Out of 309,000 adults in NJ who did not receive necessary mental health care, 28.5% did not because of the cost.
- 42.2% of adults in New Jersey report symptoms of depression or anxiety
- Out of that number, nearly 20% were unable to get the support and treatment they needed
- 39,712 people in New Jersey live in a community that is under-served for mental health care (not enough mental health professionals)
- Mental health concerns don’t just affect adults. Adolescents are reporting more and more symptoms of anxiety and depression. 61.4% of New Jersey youths aged 12–17 who have depression did not receive any care in the last year
- High school students with depression are more than twice as likely to drop out than their peers
Local Professional Mental Health Assistance in Newark
Making the choice to seek help for yourself is huge – many people haven’t even gotten this far. If you’re seeking a Newark hotline for mental health or a crisis, we can help. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, concerned about increasing anxiety or depression, or worried about a loved one, there are many resources in your Newark community for counseling or therapy.
Do you need a psychiatrist for a diagnosis so your insurance covers a treatment? Are you seeking specific services, like a grief support group, LGBT+-focused support, or addiction recovery?
The MHH team has developed a list of local resources to help you get started, so remember that compassionate and confidential help is just a phone call away.
Newark Department of Health Community Wellness – Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center
Provides community mental health support with fees assessed on a sliding scale. Culturally-sensitive help for a variety of mental health needs
(800) 734-7083
Rutgers/UBHC
Medicare- and Medicaid-accepted behavioral health services administered by Rutgers University. Some free services are available.
(973) 972-5479
University Behavioral Healthcare
A certified Community Mental Health Center operating through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. Free behavioral health services are available.
(973) 972-5430
Family Service Bureau of Newark
Sliding-scale, income-based mental health services for Newark residents. It also accepts Medicare.
(973) 412-2056
Youth Development Clinic of Newark
Mental health and community support services for low-income youth. LGBT+ support services, help with poverty and homelessness, and help to find work are available.
(973) 623-5080
Youth Consultation Service
Free and reduced rate mental health care for low-income Newark youth
(973) 482-8411
You Aren’t Alone. Help is Available For Your 24 Hours a Day
When you call one of the Mental Health Hotline Newark crisis hotlines, you’ll reach a trained professional who can help you find the right level of treatment for your needs. Whether you need crisis support for a loved one or you started showing symptoms of anxiety or depression, we are here for you. Helpline counselors connect you with programs that suit your needs.