CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT HOTLINE
1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873)
1-800-835-5510 (TTY)
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected has a legal responsiblity to report it to the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). DYFS is mandated to investigate all reports of child abuse and neglect.
FAMILY HELPLINE
1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437)
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
If you're feeling stressed out, call the Family Helpline and work through your frustrations before a crisis occurs. You'll speak to sensitive, trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous who provide empathic listening about parenting and refer you to resources in your community.
CHILD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
1-877-652-7624
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Call this number to find out about services for children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families.
2NDFLOOR YOUTH HELPLINE
1-888-222-2228
www.2ndfloor.org
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
This is a youth helpline serving all youth and young adults in New Jersey. Youth who call are assisted with their daily life challenges by professional staff and trained volunteers. Anonymity and confidentiality are assured except in life-threatening situations.
SAFE HAVEN INFANT PROTECTION HOTLINE
1-877-839-2339
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
This is a toll free hotline for distressed parents who wish to give up an unwanted infant anonymously, with no fear of arrest or prosecution. While information will be requested, no names or records are required.
FOSTER HOME RECRUITMENT LINE
1-877-NJ-FOSTER (653-6783)
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Many children in New Jersey need temporary homes until their parents are able to care for them or until a permanent home is found. Call to learn how you can open your heart and your home by becoming a foster parent.
ADOPTION HOTLINE
1-800-99-ADOPT (992-3678)
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
If you have love to share, consider adopting a child into your family. Call to learn how you can give a child a permanent home by adopting a child with special needs.
OFFICE OF ADVOCACY
1-877-543-7864
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
This helpline provides a timely response to questions, issues and concerns regarding programs and services provided by DCF.
NJ 2-1-1
2-1-1 or www.nj211.org
This number can connect you with various social services in your community
ADDICTIONS HOTLINE OF NJ
1-800-238-2333
CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND
1-800-335-FUND
(1-800-335-3863)
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CBVI) HOTLINE
1-877-685-8878
CHILD CARE HELP LINE
1-800-332-9227
CHILD SUPPORT HOTLINE
1-877-NJ KIDS1
(1-877-655-4371)
DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH
1-877-294-HELP
(1-877-294-4357)
1-877-294-4356 TTY
(voice callers use 7-1-1 NJ Relay)
DIVISION OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (DDHH)
1-800-792-8339 V/TTY
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DDD)
1-800-832-9173
DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES (DDS)
1-888-285-3036
1-609-292-1210 TTY
DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (DFD)
1-800-792-9773
DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES
1-800-356-1561
DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (DMHAS)
1-800-382-6717
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1-800-572-7233
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)
Federal: 1-800-929-1040
State: 1-888-895-8179
NJ SNAP (formerly Food Stamps)
1-800-687-9512
GAMBLING ADDICTION
1-800-GAMBLER
(1-800-426-2537)
GOOD NEIGHBORS - COMMUNITY LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
1-877-DHS-LINE
(1-877-347-5463)
HEALTH BENEFITS IDENTIFICATION (HBID) CARD UNIT
Call if your plastic HBID card is lost or stolen
1-877-414-9251
KINSHIP NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
(raising relatives' children)
2-1-1
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE(LIHEAP)
1-800-510-3102
MEDICAID FRAUD AND ABUSE HOTLINE
1-888-937-2835
NJ FAMILYCARE/MEDICAID CALL CENTER
1-800-356-1561
NJ DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE
1-877-294-HELP
(1-877-294-4357)
1-877-294-4356 TTY
(voice callers use 7-1-1 NJ Relay)
NJ FAMILYCARE
1-800-701-0710
1-800-701-0720 TTY
NJ HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (HRC)
(for accessible, affordable housing)
1-877-428-8844
www.njhousing.gov
PPMD (Postpartum Mood Disorders) HOTLINE
1-800-328-3838
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE
(Department Of Labor & Workforce Development)
1-609-292-7060
TDD – 1-609-292-8319
NJ Relay for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech-Impaired Text Telephone User
1-800-852-7899
SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES
(Transitional Supports Hotline)
1-877-951-9514
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FUND
1-888-285-3036
TDD – 1-609-292-1210
(from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays thru Fridays)
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF)
(Help with utility bills for low-income families and individuals)
1-866-240-1347
