September is World Suicide Prevention Month and is a good time to remind ourselves that our words, actions, and support can truly make a difference in the lives of those who are facing the darkness of mental health challenges. We must acknowledge the pain that some individuals are silently enduring and let them know they are not alone. It's also a good time to share national and local resources in place to help those in crisis.
Mental health resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately. Uncomfortable on the phone? You can chat the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org. Know you are not alone. There is help available, and there are people who care deeply about your well-being.
Along with the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, there are also several options in MORRIS COUNTY for finding help for you or someone you know who is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide. Some of those options include:
24/7 crisis intervention, psychiatric emergency services, clinical consultation, counseling referrals, and hospitalization for children and adults.
Chilton Memorial Hospital
www.chiltonhealth.org
97 W. Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Crisis Intervention Services:
973-831-5480
Hotline: 973-831-5078
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/
WhatsApp available
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips: Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from its secure online platform.
Morristown Memorial Hospital/Atlantic Behavioral Health
100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Crisis Intervention Services
973-540-0100
Saint Clare’s Hospital
25 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ 07834
www.saintclares.com
- Psychiatric Emergency Services/Screening (PES)
25 Pocono Rd., Denville, NJ 07834 - Crisis 24-hr hotline
Emergency evaluation for adults/children
973-625-6160 - Wellness & Recovery Center
Crisis assessment/treatment for adults
4 Pocono Rd., Denville, NJ 07834
973-625-0096 - Central Evaluation and Referral (CER)
Back to school assessments for children, substance abuse assessments for adults, and scheduling for counseling services
130 Powerville Rd., Boonton, NJ 07005
1-888-626-2111
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Find warning signs and risk factors of suicide, what you need to know about youth suicide, crisis resources, and more on NAMI.org.
Offer kindness, empathy, and support
During this World Suicide Prevention Month, let's be a beacon of hope for those in need. Our willingness to offer unwavering support, paired with our capacity to listen without judgment, can alter the trajectory of someone's life. Together, we can work towards creating a community where mental health is openly discussed, where struggles are met with compassion, and where every individual knows that they matter.
Let's unite in kindness, empathy, and solidarity. Let's light up the darkness with love and understanding. Remember, there's always hope – and there's always help.
