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Essex: 973-509-9777
Morris: 973-334-3496
Passaic: 973-470-3142
Sussex: 973-579-4399
Non-crisis mental health support line for ages 13-24.
Need to talk? Call or text a peer who understands.
Teen Connect provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a non-crisis line of professionally trained teens that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health.
Teen Connects’ highly trained youth listeners provide support, resources and hope to anyone ages 13-24 who is struggling.
Teen Connect can be reached by calling 1-888-866-6054 or texting 1-973-791-5700, Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
This is not a crisis line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the psychiatric emergency service at your local hospital or dial 9-8-8 for crisis support.
Teen Connect is run by youth for youth. Highly trained youth listeners, known as teen line workers, are on the other end who understand what you might be going through.
Yes, the majority of Teen Connect calls and texts are completely anonymous. For example, we would never tell anyone about your sexuality or gender identity.
We will ask you a few statistical questions at the beginning of your call or text to help us know how teens are hearing about us and in what areas.
If you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone is hurting you, we may need to involve others.
Teen Connect is completely free to call or text.*
*Standard data rates may apply.
We understand how hard it can be to reach out and take that first step.
If you’re not ready, but still need some support, check out our resource pages where you might find answers to some of your questions.
When you are ready, our teen line workers will be here to listen.
This is not a crisis line.
If you have an emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital.
If you are feeling suicidal and need to speak to someone right away, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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