According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide continues to be the 14th leading cause of death in New Jersey and is the second leading cause of death for New Jersey youth ages 15 to 24.   The New Jersey Department of Education has provided the following resources that are available 24 hours/7 days a week if you or someone you know is considering suicide.

• Crisis Text Line

• New Jersey Hopeline

• 2nd Floor Youth Helpline

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

Additionally, the Westfield-based Caring Contact at www.caringcontact.org is a confidential, volunteer-staffed caring and crisis hotline and listening community.