Recovery Resources
Crisis lines, New Jersey resources, overdose response basics, and family support. If you need help right now, you do not have to wait.
In an emergency, call 911.
For a suicidal or mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. For overdose emergencies, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available.
National crisis and helplines
These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock anywhere in the United States. No insurance. No identification required.
Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Also has a Veterans Crisis Line option.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's free, confidential treatment referral and information service. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. Often called the HELP line.
Text-based crisis support available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Free and confidential for anyone in the US experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis.
Our own admissions line. A real person answers any hour for a free, confidential conversation about outpatient treatment options in New Jersey.
New Jersey resources
New Jersey maintains its own statewide addiction and mental health infrastructure. These resources are operated by or funded through New Jersey state agencies and are available to all NJ residents.
New Jersey's statewide addiction helpline, operated by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Free, confidential, available 24/7. Connects callers to local treatment, detox, and support services across the state.
A statewide behavioral health resource network operated by NJ Mental Health Cares, funded in part by the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Provides free referral and information services for mental health and addiction care across New Jersey.
New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program for qualifying residents. If you lack insurance coverage, NJ FamilyCare may cover behavioral health and addiction treatment. Call or visit njfamilycare.org to check eligibility.
Naloxone access and overdose basics in New Jersey
Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. In New Jersey, naloxone is available without a prescription at most major pharmacies. County health departments, harm reduction organizations, and community programs also distribute it at no cost.
Recognizing an overdose: shallow or stopped breathing, blue lips or fingertips, unresponsive or limp body, gurgling sounds. If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately, administer naloxone if you have it, and perform rescue breathing if you are trained. Stay with the person until emergency services arrive.
New Jersey has a standing order that allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone directly to anyone who requests it, without a personal prescription. If cost is a barrier, ask the pharmacist about assistance programs, or contact NJ ReachNJ at 1-844-732-2465 to locate a free distribution site near you.
New Jersey Good Samaritan Law
New Jersey's Overdose Prevention Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-30) protects people who call 911 during an overdose emergency. If you call for help, you and the person experiencing the overdose are generally protected from arrest and prosecution for drug possession. The law exists so that fear of consequences does not stop you from making the call. When in doubt, call 911.
Support for families and loved ones
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, the impact reaches the whole family. You did not cause this, you cannot control it, and you cannot cure it. But you do not have to go through it alone.
Al-Anon Family Groupsoffers peer support for family members and friends affected by someone else's drinking. Meetings are free and available in-person and online worldwide. Find meeting information at al-anon.org.
Nar-Anon Family Groupsis the equivalent program for families and friends affected by someone else's drug use. Free, peer-led, and available in-person and online. Find meetings at nar-anon.org.
GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) is a peer support organization for families who have lost someone to substance use. If you are navigating loss after an overdose, GRASP provides free support groups and resources at grasphelp.org.
Archangel Centers actively involves families in the treatment process. Our clinical team offers family therapy, family education, and guidance for navigating a loved one's recovery. If you want to understand what treatment looks like, or how to support someone without enabling, our admissions team can walk you through it on a confidential call.
Where Archangel Centers fits in
Archangel Centers is a licensed outpatient addiction and behavioral health provider serving New Jersey. We offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient levels of care, as well as dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions.
We do not provide medically supervised detox on site. When detox is medically necessary, our admissions team coordinates directly with accredited detox facilities. Once a client is medically stable, we pick up with structured outpatient treatment. You do not have to figure out that transition on your own.
Our admissions process starts with a free, confidential assessment. We verify your insurance, clarify what is covered, and recommend a level of care based on your clinical picture, not what is most convenient. Most major insurance plans are accepted.
If you are not ready to call, start with the resources on this page. If you are ready to talk, our admissions line is open around the clock.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do in an immediate emergency?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For a suicidal or mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Is the SAMHSA helpline really free?
Yes. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. It does not require health insurance. The service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community organizations.
Do I have to give my name to get help?
No. The 988 Lifeline, the SAMHSA National Helpline, and the NJ ReachNJ line are confidential and do not require you to share personal information to receive support or referrals.
Where can I get Narcan (naloxone) in New Jersey?
Naloxone is available without a prescription at most major pharmacies in New Jersey under standing-order authority. Community organizations, harm reduction programs, and county health departments also distribute naloxone at no cost. NJ ReachNJ (1-844-732-2465) can help locate naloxone access points near you.
What is the Good Samaritan Law in New Jersey?
New Jersey's Overdose Prevention Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-30) provides legal protection for people who call 911 during an overdose. If you call for help, you and the person experiencing the overdose are generally protected from arrest and prosecution for drug possession. When in doubt, call 911.
Can Archangel Centers help me find the right level of care?
Yes. Our admissions team conducts a free assessment, verifies your insurance benefits, and recommends the appropriate level of care, including PHP, IOP, or standard outpatient. When a higher level of care such as medically supervised detox or residential treatment is needed, we coordinate with accredited partner facilities.
Does Archangel provide detox on site?
Archangel Centers is an outpatient provider. We coordinate medically supervised detox through accredited partner facilities for clients who need it before or during outpatient treatment. Our admissions team handles that referral process so you do not have to navigate it alone.
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