Here is a list of some Other Resources that exist outside of our parish community that may be of help to you or a friend that may be looking for some additional information, tools, or network for support.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

908-687-8566
Free and confidential support group for people who have, or suspect they have, a drinking problem. Just call the recording to get a list of meeting times and places.

Recording runs 24 hours, 7 days a week.

973-744-8686
Free and confidential support group for people who have a family member with a drinking problem. Just call the recording to get a list of meeting times and places.

Recording runs 24 hours, 7 days a week.

201-488-8680
This organization provides free and cofidential information on alcohol and drugs and make referrals to the appropriate programs.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

1-800-662-4357
The National Institute for Drug Abuse is the clearinghouse of information for drug and alcohol abuse; all information is available free of charge.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

1-800-992-0401
Gives information and meeting times for confidential support groups designed for people who have, or suspect they have, a drug problem.

Recording runs 24 hours, 7 days a week

New Jersey Drug Hotline

1-800-225-0196
Statewide drug abuse hotline. Counselors will take your calls, offer you advice, and give information and referrals to appropriate agencies in your area.

Hours:24 hours, 7 days a week

1-800-999-9999
Crisis, Suicide, Depression, Advice

1-800-HIT-HOME (1-800-448-4663)
A confidential hotline where a real person will talk to you and tell you where to get help.

1-800-621-4000
This agency provides information and support for teenagers who are thinking of running away or who have run away. Trained counselors are available to offer you advice and support. They also offer a "home free" program where the agency will pay to transport a runaway home one time.

Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

201-666-0009
Offers confidential grief and bereavement support group for people who have lost loved ones. Call for information on support groups.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

1-800-445-4808
Hotline for people who have lost loved ones that offers grief counseling over the phone, seminars and outreach programs.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

201-343-6543
Offers advice, support and referrals on almost any subject, including chronic or terminal illness. They will be able to connect you to the proper agency.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

201-646-2233
Short term intervention and programs to help families in crisis (abuse, drugs, alcohol or other related problems).

Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

Divorce and the formation of stepfamilies is often a difficult aspect of a child or teenager's life. Going through a divorce is often very difficult and a person may require a lot of support. These organizations are designed to offer that support:

New Jersey Council for Children's Rights
908-781-6333
A professionally run organization designed to help children of divorce. Call in the evening or leave voice mail.

Step Family Association of America
1-800-735-0329
Information for stepfamilies, family advocacy, self-help programs and a quarterly newsletter. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

201-487-8484 - Alternatives to Domestic Violence
Twenty-four hour hotline, offering emergency help covering such areas as domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, violence in the home and dating violence, etc.


1-800-572-SAFE (1-800-572-7233) - Domestic Violence Hotline
Toll free, 24 hours, 7 days a week, confidential hotline designed to offer information, support, and referrals on issues involving violence in the home.

1-800-522-2230
This agency offers information, referrals, self-help groups and support. All calls are free and confidential.

Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

1-800-843-5437
abuse & crisis intervention

1-800-HIT-HOME (1-800-448-4663)
A confidential hotline where a real person will talk to you and tell you where to get help.

1-800-CARE-002 (800-227-3002)
Catholic Charities agencies across the country team up to offer a hot line for people troubled by crisis pregnancies. A call to the hotline links the caller with a nearby Catholic Charities agency which offers supportive services ranging from counseling and parenting information to adoption and help with living expenses during and after pregnancy.

Hotline: 1-800-BETHANY or 973-423-9499
Location: 1120 Goffle Road, Hawthorne NJ
Phone: 973-427-2566

201-825-7277
1-800-NO ABORT (800-662-2678)
Free housing for pregnant women, pro-life shelter offering alternatives to abortion.
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

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Listings of hotlines, support programs, and resources for Students, Women, & Families. Includes, Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Runaway, Health & Social Services, Legal Services, etc.

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Even more listings of hotlines, support programs, and resources. Covers Drug & Alchohol, Domestic Violence, Health & Social Services, Mental Health, Gambling, Gay & Lesbian Issues, etc.