

The state suicide hotline is staffed with trained counselors from New Jersey who are familiar with available services. Location: Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare (UBHC), 151 Centennial Avenue, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854.

The commissioners will tour the call center at 1 p.m. “Many people’s lives have been saved because of the quick response, compassion and professional training of the people at the NJ Hopeline.”

People need to know they can pick up the phone and that immediate support is on the other end,” Commissioner Elnahal said. Shereef Elnahal and Department of Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson on Tuesday will tour Rutgers Health UBHC National Call Center, which includes the state’s suicide prevention hotline and veterans helpline, and observe counselors assisting callers reaching out for help for themselves or loved ones.
