Resources

Helplines & Hotlines

(The following organizations are not affiliated with Ranch Hope, Inc., and we are merely providing you with the contact information and a brief description of the services provided)

NJ Department of Children and Families
New Jersey’s mandated reporter law goes beyond teachers, social workers and law enforcement. If you suspect child abuse, you are required to report it. Only together can we keep children safe.
Make the call: 1-877 NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873).
https://www.nj.gov/dcf/reporting/how/

NJ Department of Health Opioid Awareness Dashboard
This dashboard uses interactive data visualizations to display opioid and other drug-related overdose indicators for public health practitioners, researchers, policy-makers, and the public.
https://www.nj.gov/health/populationhealth/opioid/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
988
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
https://988lifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
http://crisistextline.org/

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, NDVH provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.
http://www.thehotline.org/

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth magazine.
http://www.rainn.org/

American Lung Association – Freedom From Smoking Online
1-800-LUNGUSA
Freedom From Smoking® Online, or FFS Online, is a program specifically designed for adults who want to quit smoking. It’s an adaptation of the American Lung Association’s gold standard, group clinic that has helped thousands of smokers to quit for good.
http://www.freedomfromsmoking.org/

2-ND FLOOR, NJ Youth Helpline
1-888-222-2228
2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play.
http://2ndfloor.org/

NJ Hopeline
1-855-654-6735
NJ Hopeline is the first New Jersey suicide prevention hotline. It is committed to providing assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to anyone that makes a call for help.
http://njhopeline.com/

Reach NJ
Addiction Help Hotline. This is a phone and online help line for residents seeking help with drug treatment.
1-844-Reach-NJ (1-844-732-2465)
http://www.reachnj.gov/

Depression Screening

If you think you might be suffering from depression here is a quick confidential survey that will provide you with a brief assessment and some resources if needed – http://www.depression-screening.org/depression_screen.cfm

LGBTQI Resources

✪ This PDF list contains numerous resources in the area for the LGBTQI communities, their families, allies and advocates. This is not an exhaustive list but there are over 30 resources listed.

Offices and Officials

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Trauma Informed Care

Ranch Hope incorporates Trauma Informed Care into all aspects of its services for Children, Youth and Families. What is Trauma Informed Care? Here is a series of short videos created by Sentis that we have found to be very informative in helping us understand how the brain works and how we can then help children and youth impacted by trauma.

Areas of the Brain

Neuroplasticity

Conscious vs. Subconscious Thinking

Managing Stress for Safety