Healing Through Community
Through community care, one can foster strength, understanding, and resilience, without navigating their mental health journey alone.
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Immigrant & Refugee Support
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Interfaith-RISE facilitates and supports the self-sufficiency and community integration of refugees and asylees through affordable housing, English language proficiency, and cultural orientation.
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Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture provides comprehensive medical, mental health, social, and legal services to survivors of torture and their families
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Greater Bergen Community Action works to empower immigrants and refugees through social services and community programs.
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National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) offers a list of mental health resources and organizations providing services to migrant families, children, youth, and individuals.

Disability & Neurodivergent Support
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The Arc of New Jersey is the state’s largest organization advocating for and serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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New Jersey Disability Information Hub is a centralized resource for individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and advocates, offering information on healthcare, employment, and accessibility services.
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Allies, Inc. supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving independence.
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Githens Center offers social and healthcare support for individuals with mental disabilities.

LGBTQIA+ Support
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The Pride Center of New Jersey is a community center offering a safe and welcoming space with programming focused on support, health education, and social development.
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QSpot LGBT Community Center provides resources, referrals, education, and outreach to foster the well-being and pride of New Jersey’s LGBTQ+ community.
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Hudson Pride Center offers social and wellness services, cultural sensitivity training, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Newark LGBTQ Community Center is a hub for LGBTQ+ individuals in Newark, offering support groups, advocacy, and wellness programs.

Creatives & Mental Health
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Entertainment Community Fund provides human services nationally for people who work in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio and dance.
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New Jersey Arts & Well-Being is a department that provides a multitude of services, programs, and initiatives to the people of New Jersey.
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The Jed Foundation (JED) helps individuals manage their emotional health, cope with challenges, and support the people in their life.
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Arts Society of Keyport is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing and promoting public art installations and special events.

College Students
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Active Minds mobilizes youth & young adults to transform mental health norms across society.
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NAMI's Mental Health College Guide is an online resource created by college students FOR college students.
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NJ College Mental Health Expansion is a state-funded initiative offering digital mental health services, including therapy, crisis intervention, and wellness programming.

Mental Health & Medical Professionals
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National Association of Social Workers (NASW) works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
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American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with 173,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members and supporters.
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Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line made up of hundreds of volunteer psychiatrists joined together in the determined hope to provide peer support for our American physician and medical student colleagues as we all navigate our professional and personal lives.
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The Emotional PPE Project’s mission is to champion the wellbeing of healthcare workers by reducing barriers to seeking mental and emotional health care.
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CE You! Continuing Education is an organization dedicated to providing continuing education (CE) courses for professionals in fields such as mental health, social work, and healthcare.
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NAMI HelpLine is a free, confidential nationwide service that provides one-on-one emotional support, mental health information and resources needed to tackle tough challenges.

Teenager & Parent Support
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2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline that’s confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults to discuss concerns and seek referrals.
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The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
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The National Parent & Youth Helpline is a free, 24/7 support service designed to assist parents, caregivers, children, and youth facing challenges.
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SAMHSA provides mental health resources tailored for children and families, focusing on support, education, and recovery.

Legal & Advocacy Resources
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Garden State Equality’s mission is to provide quality, innovative community programs, educate and train service providers, and pass pro-equality policies to protect and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ New Jerseyans.
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Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) is the state's designated Protection & Advocacy agency, working to advance the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities. Their mission is to promote independence, productivity, and full integration into community life
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National Association of Social Workers is the largest professional organization for social workers in the United States. It advocates for social justice, professional development, and ethical standards in the field of social work.
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Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy and support for individuals facing challenges such as affordable housing, immigration legal services, senior care, and disaster relief