[NFBNJ] Reminder: Now You Can TEXT or Call for Emotional Support

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!
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Joe

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From: Mental Health Association in New Jersey
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2020 4:01 PM
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Subject: Reminder: Now You Can TEXT or Call for Emotional Support




                                Now Text OR Call for Emotional Support in NJ
                                ???for COVID-19 Related Stress
                                and General Mental Health Concerns




                                In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 
Mental Health Association in New Jersey has launched a new texting option 
for New Jerseyans to access emotional support from trained specialists, in 
addition to call-in service already available through the New Jersey 
MentalHealthCares Helpline. Crisis counseling and a vast variety of virtual 
support groups are also available as necessary through both the texting and 
phone features.

                                These services are provided free-of-charge 
through the New Jersey Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling program (CCP). The 
Mental Health Association in New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey 
Department of Human Services??? Division of Mental Health and Addiction 
Services, is offering the CCP through a (FEMA/SAMHSA) grant.

                                Getting help is easy. New Jerseyans can 
simply text NJHOPE to 51684 or call 866-202-HELP (4357) for access to 
emotional support, education, information and referrals daily, from 8 a.m. 
to 8 p.m. People may also opt in for comforting and nurturing care messages 
delivered via mobile phone to help them cope with emotional stress on a 
longer-term, ongoing basis. If any t????exts or messages are received during 
off-hours they will be answered the following day.

                                The lighter touch mobile engagement and 
consistent supportive messaging afford both quick response and longer-term 
ongoing support. This approach can help to develop improved mental outlook 
and resiliency.

                                ???This text line is an important new tool for 
people to use in seeking emotional support during these times,??? New Jersey 
Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson said. ???As many options as we can 
provide for this free, confidential help, the better we can help those in 
need.???

                                ???The emotional needs of New Jersey residents 
have increased and intensified. Many people find it hard to take that first 
step to ask for emotional support. The ability to text or call enables each 
person to choose the communications medium that is most comfortable for him 
or her. This can make a huge difference for some folks who are hesitant to 
ask for help,??? said Carolyn Beauchamp, President and CEO of the MHANJ.

                                About MHANJ: The Mental Health Association 
in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for 
children and adults to achieve victory over mental health and substance use 
disorders through advocacy, education, training, and services.





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