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ReachNJ Helpline

New Jersey is currently putting an emphasis on substance abuse treatment that will save lives, restore hope and give people the second chance they deserve. If you or a loved one is dealing with a substance abuse issue, including heroin use, consider ReachNJ. This helpline provides an individualized assessment of callers’ needs. The helpline offers 24-hour service focused on addiction, and serves as a one-stop shop to simplify the process for those seeking help.

If you, a friend or family member are in crisis and in need of immediate assistance, call or text 9-1-1. NJ is a Good Samaritan State and you cannot be prosecuted for seeking help.

For all other addiction related services, click here to chat anonymously online or call the helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-844-ReachNJ (1-844-732-2465).

For more information, visit www.ReachNJ.gov.

Click here for a list of recovery centers and support groups for parents and young people.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the US among people aged 10-14 ¹

Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US among people aged 15-24 ²

51% of youth (6-17) get treatment each year for a mental health condition ³

15.6 teenage girls for every 1,000 will give birth to a baby before they are 20 years old. ⁴

Only 6% of high school students get tested for STDs ⁵

1/3 of high school students who were currently sexually active used effective hormonal birth control the last time they had sex with an opposite-sex partner ⁶

Nearly 30% of female students currently drank alcohol and nearly 20% currently used marijuana.⁷

2.14 million middle and high school students currently vape ⁸

Over 80% of women and men both report having experienced their first rape under the age of 25. ⁹

Almost 40% of high school students have reported using marijuana at least once. ¹⁰

83.88% of 12- to 17-year-olds have reported using marijuana within the last month. ¹¹

One in four women first experienced intimate partner violence before the age of 18. ¹²

5.9 million teens have reported to drink at least once in the past month. ¹³

In 2022, there were 1,573 motor-vehicle deaths from underage drinks ¹⁴

About 1 in 10 children live in a home with a parent who has a drinking problem ¹⁵

Only 65 percent of teens consistently wear seat belts when driving or as a passenger. ¹⁶

The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16- to 19-year-olds than any other age group. ¹⁷

49% of the youth report having less than 3 friends in 2022 ¹⁸

^{2.7 million youth report experiencing severe major depression}¹⁹

Over 3.3 million teens will be graduating from high school in the year 2023-2024 ²⁰

The average social media screen time for teens is 7 hours and 22 minutes per day ²¹