Prevent Suicide NJ (PSNJ) is the Garden State’s most comprehensive resource for suicide prevention. PSNJ strives to collaborate with state departments, professional and community organizations, schools and families to reduce suicide, diminish the stigma of suicide, and support those touched by suicide.
PSNJ is for all New Jersey residents including behavioral health providers, primary care providers, educators, suicide prevention experts, parents and caregivers, youth and young adults, suicide loss survivors, and anyone who wants to learn how they can stand united with NJ against youth suicide. This site is maintained by the New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and funded by the NJ Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services, Child and Adolescent Health Program.
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Now 24/7 with Text and Chat!
Starting Monday, March 6, 2023, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ pilot line is now available 24/7 by texting 988 and by chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/) in addition to the “press 3” option available by phone 24/7.
Callers to 988 Lifeline are prompted to press “3” if they are interested in accessing the pilot by call. Individuals can indicate their interest in LGBTQ+-affirming counseling by texting Q if they are texting or indicating interest in the pre-chat survey if using online chat.
1-888-222-2228
If you are between the ages of 10 and 24, live in New Jersey, and need to talk about an issue or problem that you are facing call or text 2NDFLOOR at 888-222-2228. Services are available 24/7 and through the 2NDFLOOR App. Download the app to receive 1:1 confidential chat support, communicate directly with your peers on youth message boards, or find daily inspiration..
View the 2NDFLOOR website HERE.
AAP/AFSP Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), in collaboration with experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), created this Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention as an educational resource to support pediatric health clinicians and other health professionals in identifying strategies and key partnerships to support youth at risk for suicide.