Here are a few self-help organizations run by advocacy groups that you may find useful:

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline A caller to the 988 Lifeline (24/7) will be connected with a skilled crisis worker who will listen, provide support, and share helpful resources.

2nd Floor NJ Youth Helpline / 1-888-222-2228
This confidential and anonymous helpline is for NJ youth and young adults who want to find solutions or referrals for big or small problems.

PLFLAG / https://www.pflag.org This is the nation's largest family and ally organization that provides support and resources to the LGBTQ community; look for your closest chapter.

NJMentalHealthCares / 1-866-202-HELP(4357) (TTY 1-877-294-4356)
Callers can be provided with referrals to the mental health and other services they need, such as legal, housing, employment, rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient, self-help, and more.

PerformCare / 1-877-652-7624. State contracted agency you can call in times of non-life threatening emergency situations concerning youth. Follow the menu prompts to select the emergency situation option. They can send mental health professionals to your home to stabilize a situation and help you create a plan for change.

NJ Connect for Recovery / 855-652-3737 / www.njconnectforrecovery.org
A free confidential call line for individuals and families dealing with addiction to heroin and prescription painkillers.