Resources for Families
General Resources
- If there is a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.
- Hotlines and Helplines for various needs
- Dial 211 for assistance with basic needs
- Hamilton School District Community Resource Guide
Nutrition
Health Insurance
Unemployment
- Unemployment insurance
- If you are getting fewer hours at work, consider partial unemployment insurance benefits.
Resources for Mental Health Needs
- Counseling Groups at Bridge to Balance - Call 856-354-0664
- Hamilton Township School District's List of Community Mental Health Resource
- Performcare - Emotional and/or behavioral concerns for your child. Call 1-877-652-7624
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- NJ Hopeline 1-855-654-6735
- 2nd Floor Youth Helpline 1-888-222-2228 (call or text)
- Good Grief - running virtual support groups if you have lost someone and have resources for those grieving.
- Psychology Today - find a therapist for children or/and adults
- New Jersey Mental Health Cares - call 877-294-4357 8 AM to 8 PM for emotional support, guidance and mental health referrals as needed.
- Mental Health Association in New Jersey - English and Spanish website with resources and bilingual hotline
Coping with Stress & Anxiety
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