In Case of Emergency: Call 911
Warmlines provide information and non-emergency phone help, support and resources.
Hotlines, Lifelines & Helplines provide phone help, counseling, crises intervention and resources to individuals experiencing urgent or emergent situations. Family members may also call.
New Jersey Warmlines
24 Hour Information Line for NJ State & Community Services & Resources
Dial: 211 or 1-877-652-1148
Text, Email & CHAT options also available.
Office of Advocacy (NJ Department of Children & Families)
Helpline to assist parents, caregivers and service providers with questions regarding the safety
and well-being of children.
1-877-543-7864 (Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
NJ Department of Health
Phone Numbers for NJ Department of Health Programs & Services
NJ Department of Human Services
Toll-Free Phone Numbers for NJ Family & Support Services
NJ Department of Children & Families
Toll-Free Phone Numbers for NJ Child Safety & Parenting Services
Referral Line for Various Parent and Family Support and Self-Help Services
1-800-367-6274 (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
For those interested, assistance is also available to start a self-help group in your community.
NJ Office of Vital Statistics and Registry (Ordering Birth Certificates)
1-866-649-8726 (Toll-Free Phone Number)
24 Hour Mother-to-Mother Breastfeeding Support
(Phone numbers listed by Region/County)
NJ Early Intervention System (Developmental & Early Learning Assistance)
Referral Line for Early Intervention Services
1-888-653-4463
Referral Line for Parent Education, Advocacy and Peer Support Services
1-800-654-SPAN
24 Hour Helpline for Mothers with Children with Special Needs
Provides mom-to-mom support for mothers as caregivers, including mental health & wellness needs.
1-877-914-6662 (1-877-914-MOM2)
Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities & Their Families
NJ State Office to assist people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, & their families, receive the services & supports that they need.
Call 609-984-7764 (8:30 - 4:30), complete an online Request Help Intake Form or Contact Us Form.
NJ Communicable Disease Warmlines
Information, testing, vaccines, and help finding appointments near you.
1-855-568-0545 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday)
Federal Warmlines
Referral Line for all US Government Services and Resources
1-800-333-4636
Referral Line for Families Needing Food Assistance & Summer Meals for Children
1-866-3-HUNGRY
The USDA National Hunger Hotline is operated by Hunger Free America.
24 Hour Referral Line for Individuals and Families
1-800-318-2596
TTY: 1-855-889-4325
Referral Line for Small Businesses
1-800-706-7893
TTY: 1-888-201-6445
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24 Hour Crises & Referral Line
, or Call 988.
Referral Line for Auto Safety and Child Car Seats
1-888-327-4236 (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
