Mental Health Resources | Toms River Regional School District

It's our district vision to create a caring community that fosters ambitious, resilient, and healthy students emphasizing social and emotional wellness ...

The #TRCARES initiative is a product of that commitment. If you're struggling with your mental health, below are some resources.

Where You Can Turn For Help

Youth Counseling Program

Our district-wide Youth Counseling Program is in partnership with the YMCA, and has a team of licensed clinicians ready to listen and help. Find out more, and submit a referral today.

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CIACC Resources

Ocean County Department of Human Services Children's Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC) resource guide

CIACC Liaisons

At each building throughout Toms River Regional Schools

"NJ Children's System of Care" specializing in behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability services, and substance use treatment, can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-877-652-7624.

2NDFLOOR

A confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play. Call or TEXT anytime 888-222-2228.

The Society For The Prevention of Teen Suicide

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Call anytime 1-800-273-8255.

NJ Parent Link

Mental health resources for youth, parents and educators, with family support crises counselors, hotlines, and helplines

NJ Hope Line

"We're here, ready to help." Specialists are available for confidential telephone counseling and support 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. You’re not alone. Call anytime 1-855-654-6735.

Statewide Available Support Groups

A comprehensive listing of mental health groups, companies, and resources throughout New Jersey sorted by location, age groups served, and contact names and links.

District News Related to Mental Health

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training May 1

RWJBarnabas Health is offering YMHFA training May 1 for people who live in and/or work with youth in Toms River. See the linked flyer for additional details, and a direct link to register is here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qe3b84a
Mar 18, 2024
Thanks to RWJBH Partnership, District Staff Becoming First-Aid Certified

March 4, 2024-- During a professional development day Feb. 16, staff members from all three district high schools spent the half-day completing their First Aid certification through a mental-health-based program in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health.
Mar 04, 2024
RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery Brings Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to Toms River Regional School District

Ocean County, N.J. (February 21, 2024) – Youth in our community are experiencing rising challenges to their mental health, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this growing mental health crisis in our community, the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) recently trained over 90 teachers and staff at Toms River Regional School District’s three high schools, Toms River North, South, and East, in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA).
Mar 04, 2024