SUICIDE INTERVENTION
HELP IN ESSEX COUNTY
1) If someone may be in immediate danger -- you should call the police (911) -- for response/help. Don't wait if there is any cause to think a friend or loved one may be at risk for suicide.
2) Parents/caregivers may have a young person assessed to find out if s/he is suicidal. If a young person is under the age of 18, s/he may be brought to a hospital-based screening center for assessment.
Primary Screening Centers for Essex County:
These hospitals are properly staffed to respond to suicidal youth 24 hours/7 days per week.
East Orange General Hospital
300 Central Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07019
Hotline: 973-266-4478
Newark Beth Israel
201 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
Hotline: 973-926-7444
University Behavioral Health Care
150 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07101
Hotline: 973-623-2323
3) Adolescent Behavioral Health/Crisis Intervention at Mountainside Hospital: call: 973-429-6963. Hospital-based service to assess youth in crisis and make referrals to an appropriate level of service. PLEASE NOTE: Mountainside does NOT have pediatric psychiatrist OR a pediatric in-patient unit. They will assess in the ER but transport minor-aged patients who need in-patient stabilization or care to other hospitals.
