Resources
Crisis Support
Call 988 For Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
NJ Hopeline Suicide Prevention- 24hrs/7 days: (855) 654-6735 or dial 988
Caring Contact Suicide Prevention- (908) 301-1899
Emergency Shelter - (973)-675-6780 provides emergency shelter services to address the emergent need of LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing crisis leading to homelessness and outpatient therapy and wellness groups. Located in Essex County, NJ
Online Resources
morrissussexresourcenet.org: large listing of various local therapy providers and professionally led support groups
sussexcountypride.com: information regarding local LGBTQ+ events, evolving list of safe spaces/businesses in our community
thetrevorproject.org: online crisis support for teens/youth. Information on LGBTQ+ topics such as safe sex, safety, community service, self-esteem, bullying, etc
NJ Resources - resources from the state of NJ on changing your names, legal help, gender affirming care, etc.
Finding Your True Voice - A Guide to Gender - Affirming Verbal Communication
Transgender Health Course - AIDS United free classes, “Let’s Talk About Gender.” The tools learned in this series will build trust, understanding, and safety for the LGBTQ+ community
PDF Guides
Support/
Mental Health
Edge, NJ : Various support groups, housing assistance, resource center for people in the HIV+ and LGBTQ+ communities
Triversity: LGBTQ+ Pride Center in Milford, PA for members of the Tri-State area.
Love More, Judge Less: Boutique in Boonton that also holds workshops, festivals and events with a focus on recovering from self-harm/self-injury
Homeward Sussex - A safe space and social group for anyone who has ever felt "different". Homeward is committed to the ideals of inclusion, support, equality, community, and social activism
Jessica Valle - Young trans kids support group for children ages 5-12
Gender Affirming Care Resources
Mental Health Providers
(in no particular order)
LGBTQ+ Kids
Trevor Project Crisis Hotline for youth: (866) 488-7386. Online support also available at thetrevorproject.org
Rainbow Café Sussex rainbowcafesussex@gmail.com. Monthly group for LGBTQ+ teens and teen allies. Fun activities and events. Meetings in Vernon.
Kaleidoscope: (973) 902-2745 Monthly group meetings in Morristown for LGBTQ+ teens 13-18.
NJPPC: The New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative (NJPPC) is a statewide, grant-funded program free for pediatric care providers
PFLAG National Resources
PFLAG Connects: Gender Spectrum Parent Community : PCC provides safe, virtual, moderated spaces where people with shared experiences can connect each month. PFLAG National’s current communities gather people to gain support, ask questions, and learn from others—and that’s exactly what this new community will do.
PFLAG Connects Communities: provide a safe, virtual, moderated space where people with shared experiences can connect each month.
Allison Guilbault, A Note From Your Therapist, Telehealth, NJ 201-949-0465
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services - www.bridgewaybhs.org - 93 Stickles Pond Rd Newton, NJ - 973-383-8670 or 908-310-5169
Heather Kosen, MA, LPC. Wildflower Counseling, Wantage NJ 973-756-3735
Dr. Christopher Belz, PsyD, Sparta NJ 908-333-4979
Dr. Jessica Platt and Dr. Gina Adone - Tree House Therapy Services, LLC, 225 Route 23 North, Suite 2B, Hamburg, New Jersey 07419 (973) 968-6043
Laura Booker 917-725-3203 (Maplewood/NYC)
Gricel Mello, LPC, ACS. West Milford NJ 908-388-9012
Doreen Chila-Jones 917-747-9359 Maplewood. Gender and Autism Spectrum kids
Amy Cox-Martins, LCSW 432 Hillside Place, South Orange NJ 07079 201-725-4972
Zoe Hicks, LMFT 108 Baker St Maplewood NJ cell 310-968-4502. (sees ages 14+)
Russ Healy 908-268-4153 (Somerville)
Allison Maroney, 908-217-4965 Somerville NJ
Institute for Personal Growth- 732-246-8439 (Jersey City, Highland Park, Freehold)
True colors- Jen Whitlock 973-222-3750 (Newton)
Dr. Christina Cantner therapist 973-264-4515 16 Bank St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Discovery Psychotherapy Center, Morristown, NJ 973-796-3760
EDGE Pride 973-370-3130 Denville or 973-285-0006 Morris Plains
Morris Psychological Group 50 Cherry Hill Rd. Parsippany NJ 07054 (973) 257-9000
Dr. Jayne Walco of Morris Psych 973-257-9000
Leora Perlman -646 679-5992 (Montclair)
Patience Moore, LCSW, Montclair 973-907-4755
Israel Martinez, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (973) 617-2618
Stacy Ward and Samantha Smith, Gender and Sexuality Counseling, 70 Park St, Montclair 484-634-2903 Kathleen Burnham 646-798-6833 (Chatham)
Michele Ryan MSW 917-297-0770 (Summit)
Jess Barrows, LCSW 135 Columbia Tpk, Florham Park, NJ 07932 (201) 787-0944
Stephanie Sasso, PsyD, RISE Psychological Services Highland Park, (732) 410-5142
David Rogoff, MS, LPC 24 North Third Ave, #202, Highland Park, 732-545-2844
Laura Hoge, therapist for ages 19+, Highland Park 908-642-5061
Cameron A. Mazzeo, CAARE counseling, Red Bank NJ 609-495-9051
Leila Chayut, 135 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park 917-809-5057
Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC, for older teens/ adults www.exploretransform.com +1 (201) 779-6917 Jonathan Stepansky Central Jersey Behavioral Health, LLC, 216 North Ave. East, Cranford, 908-272-7500
Alexandra Bleich LAC, Brave Minds psychological services. 567 Park Avenue, Suite 204, Scotch Plains NJ 07076, 908-242-3634
Richard Hall Community Mental Health 500 N Bridge St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Phone: (908) 725-2800 Greg Ieraci, 800 Catalpa Ave, #5, Teaneck 732-582-4372
Eunice Aviles PsyD, 2424 Morris Av, #103, Union NJ (413) 657-6104
Maggie Panageas, LCSW 67 Beaver Ave, Annandale NJ 908-437-8377
Tracey Post MSW The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing 609-436-5340
Kayla Murphy, LPC and Courtney Glashow, LCSW, Anchor Therapy, LLC,80 River Street, Suite 306, Hoboken, NJ 07030, 201-565-2275
Nina Williams, PsyD 5 Rosewood Court, Somerset NJ 08873 (732) 514-1080
Integrated Care Concepts 615 Hope Rd, Eatontown NJ 07724 732-389-0697
Laura Jacobs, LCSW 845-304-7315