Resources
Crisis Support
Call 988 For Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
NJ Hopeline Suicide Prevention- 24hrs/7 days: (855) 654-6735 or dial 988
Caring Contact Suicide Prevention- (908) 301-1899
Emergency Shelter - (973)-675-6780 provides emergency shelter services to address the emergent need of LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing crisis leading to homelessness and outpatient therapy and wellness groups. Located in Essex County, NJ
Online Resources
morrissussexresourcenet.org: large listing of various local therapy providers and professionally led support groups
sussexcountypride.com: information regarding local LGBTQ+ events, evolving list of safe spaces/businesses in our community
thetrevorproject.org: online crisis support for teens/youth. Information on LGBTQ+ topics such as safe sex, safety, community service, self-esteem, bullying, etc
NJ Resources - resources from the state of NJ on changing your names, legal help, gender affirming care, etc.
Finding Your True Voice - A Guide to Gender - Affirming Verbal Communication
Transgender Health Course - AIDS United free classes, “Let’s Talk About Gender.” The tools learned in this series will build trust, understanding, and safety for the LGBTQ+ community
PDF Guides
Support/
Activity Groups
Edge, NJ : Various support groups, housing assistance, resource center for people in the HIV+ and LGBTQ+ communities
Triversity: LGBTQ+ Pride Center in Milford, PA for members of the Tri-State area.
Love More, Judge Less: Boutique in Boonton that also holds workshops, festivals and events with a focus on recovering from self-harm/self-injury
Homeward Sussex - A safe space and social group for anyone who has ever felt "different". Homeward is committed to the ideals of inclusion, support, equality, community, and social activism
Jessica Valle - Young trans kids support group for children ages 5-12
Gender Affirming Care Resources
LGBTQ+ Kids
Trevor Project Crisis Hotline for youth: (866) 488-7386. Online support also available at thetrevorproject.org
Rainbow Café Sussex rainbowcafesussex@gmail.com. Monthly group for LGBTQ+ teens and teen allies. Fun activities and events. Meetings in Vernon.
Kaleidoscope: (973) 902-2745 Monthly group meetings in Morristown for LGBTQ+ teens 13-18.
PFLAG National Resources
PFLAG Connects: Gender Spectrum Parent Community : PCC provides safe, virtual, moderated spaces where people with shared experiences can connect each month. PFLAG National’s current communities gather people to gain support, ask questions, and learn from others—and that’s exactly what this new community will do.
PFLAG Connects Communities: provide a safe, virtual, moderated space where people with shared experiences can connect each month.