179 Mental Health Resources in Essex, New Jersey — Free Help & Counseling

179 verified mental health and behavioral health resources in Essex, New Jersey. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Multiple. Search by city, ZIP, or ins

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394 University Avenue Mobile #2 — Community Health Clinics in Newark, New Jersey — (800) 734-7083 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) mobile service delivery site in Newark, Essex County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pr
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Essex, New Jersey — Crisis Services in New Jersey — 988 — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in Essex, New Jersey experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental health or s
ANSWERS Moving Forward Inc. — Housing & Shelter in newark, New Jersey — (973) 416-2679 — ANSWERS Moving Forward (AMF) is a nonprofit corporation formed to serve the male population in need of temporary shelter. Our facility is centrally located in N
Acorn Housing, Newark, Nj — Rental & Utility Assistance in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 792-1222 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Alzheimer Association - New Jersey — Senior Services in Newark, New Jersey — (800) 272-3900
American Habitare and Counseling Inc — Mental Health in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 799-0508 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
American Habitare and Counseling Inc — Outpatient Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 799-0508 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
Angel Hope House — Residential Treatment in Newark, New Jersey — (862) 849-8671 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
Apostles' House Emergency Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 482-0625 — 42 bed facility that serves 3 meals daily for women & children only. Case management, parenting skills, and budget counseling. Substance abuse counseling and me
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Jersey — Child & Family Services in Livingston, New Jersey — (973) 530-3370 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Jersey serves Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties with one-to-one mentoring matc
Bloomfield Township Ha — Rental & Utility Assistance in Bloomfield, New Jersey — (973) 680-4189 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
Bridge Inc — Mental Health in Irvington, New Jersey — (973) 372-2624 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Bridge Inc (Caldwell) — Mental Health in Caldwell, New Jersey — (973) 228-3000 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
COPE Center - Division of OAKS Integrated Care — Mental Health in Montclair, New Jersey — (973) 783-6655 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
COPE Center - Division of Oaks Integrated Care — Outpatient Services in Montclair, New Jersey — (973) 783-6655 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
COPE Center - Division of Oaks Integrated Care (Montclair) — Mental Health in Montclair, New Jersey — (973) 783-6655 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Care Plus NJ Inc - Mental Health Resource Center — Mental Health in Bloomfield, New Jersey — (201) 265-8200 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
CareWell Health Medical Center — Housing & Shelter in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 672-8400 — Agency: East Orange General Hospital. Homeless case management services for patients residing in Essex County who suffer from mental illness. Patient advocates
Carewell Health — Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 266-4701 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Catholic Charities - New Jersey — Immigration and Refugee Services in Newark, New Jersey — (703) 549-1390
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Newark — Child & Family Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 596-4100 — Catholic Charities member agency serving Newark, New Jersey. Services include: Addiction services, Adoption services, Asset development services, Basic needs se
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Newark — Rental & Utility Assistance in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 266-7964 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark — Child & Family Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 596-4100 — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark serves Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties with shelter, family services, behavioral health, addiction ser
Catholic Community Services- Domus Corporation — Rental & Utility Assistance in Newark, New Jersey — (201) 246-7264 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Cccs Of New Jersey — Rental & Utility Assistance in Montclair, New Jersey — (888) 726-3260 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,

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How many mental health resources are available in Essex, New Jersey?

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What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.