Crisis and Emergency Resources

Get the Right Help for an Urgent Situation

Call 911 if there is a medical emergency. Warning signs can include an unresponsive person, breathing problems, a seizure, chest pain, severe confusion, or a possible overdose. Do not wait for a referral callback.

Call or text 988 for emotional distress or a substance use crisis. The 988 Lifeline offers access to trained crisis counselors throughout the United States, day and night. Phone, text, and online chat options are available.

Open the 988 crisis support website (Independent public service)

Do Not Use Our Referral Line for Crisis Care

Hudenson's Drug Detox cannot provide emergency response or crisis counseling. Hudenson's is a free placement and referral service. Our line helps with non-emergency program searches, not symptom assessment, crisis intervention, or admission approval. Contact 911 or 988 rather than waiting for us when urgent help is needed.

Other Public Help Available to You

• SAMHSA's public referral helpline provides free, confidential treatment information around the clock in English and Spanish. It is separate from Hudenson's.
• New Jersey's DMHAS resource pages link to state substance use services and licensed program search tools. Check current service details with the listed organization.

New Jersey and Hudson County Support Options

Choose the line that fits the situation. A treatment referral line is not a substitute for emergency care. If someone is in immediate medical danger, call 911 rather than spending time comparing programs or checking insurance. For emotional distress, you can call or text 988 without knowing what kind of help to request. The Lifeline is free and available 24 hours a day. [1]

NJ MentalHealthCares: Emotional Support and Referrals

New Jersey's Department of Human Services lists 1-866-202-4357 for NJ MentalHealthCares, available seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Staff offer free, confidential emotional support, information, and referrals to behavioral health and other services. This is an option for finding support, not a reason to delay urgent crisis care. Call or text 988 when you need crisis support. [2]

NJ Addictions Hotline

Hudson County's 2026 drug-use services guide lists the Addictions Hotline of NJ at 1-844-276-2777. Use it to ask about substance use service options. This listing does not mean a treatment bed, insurance payment, or admission is guaranteed. Ask the service about eligibility and next steps. [3]

Hudson County Psychiatric Emergency Screening

The same county guide lists Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service (PESS) at 1-866-367-6023. Call to ask about psychiatric screening and the available response for your situation. Do not assume a mobile team has been dispatched; confirm next steps directly with the service. [3]

When you reach a crisis service, explain what is happening and where the person is located. Follow the responder's guidance. Hudenson's does not operate these public services, send crisis teams, or provide crisis counseling. Our free referral help is for non-emergency searches after immediate safety needs have been addressed.

You Do Not Need a Script to Ask for Help

For an immediate medical danger, call 911. For emotional distress or a substance use crisis without a medical emergency, call or text 988. Describe what is happening in your own words; you do not need to know which service or treatment comes next.