Resources

Emergency/Medical Assistance

If you need immediate assistance, please call your local emergency hotline or if you live in Northern NJ, please call the Atlantic Health System's 24-hour Crisis Hotline at:

Northern New Jersey:
973-540-0100

OR

911

For Teens Needing Assistance in Northern New Jersey:

A project of the Goryeb Children's Hospital and the Atlantic Health System hospitals:

Adolescent/Young Adult Center For Health at Morristown Medical Center

Provides comprehensive health services for males and females aged 12 - 21. Appointments can be for complicated medical, emotional, or for any hard to sort out health problem. A team of health care professionals (adolescent medicine doctors, nurses, dietitians, social workers, psychiatrists and psychologists) are available to help with preventative care, HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, gynecological care, birth control and emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling, psychiatric evaluations, substance abuse evaluations, and diet and nutrition counseling.

(973) 971-5199

Adolescent/Young Adult Center For Health at Overlook Medical Center

Provides a unique service for all adolescents ages 11 - 21, including: menstrul disorders. gynecologic care, sexuality and family planning guidance, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, psychosocial evaluations, and diet and nutritional counseling. Three adolescent medicine specialists, a nurse coordinator, social worker and nutritionist practice a holistic approach toward adolescent health.

(908) 522-5757

Access Center Atlantic Behavioral Health

Provides the initial link to mental health and substance abuse services, including assessment, intervention, information, referral, education, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Please note if you need immediate assistance please call the Crisis Hotline number at (973) 540-0100.

(888) 247-1400

Eating Disorder Program at Atlantic Health System

Provides teenagers, young adults, family members, community and school professionals with access to education, assessment and treatment services related to eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.