Family Support Resources and Links

Information for Families

Developing a Crisis Plan
Unfortunately for many, relapse is part of the journey to recovery. To best support the individual through their recovery process, families, together with the individual in recovery, need to create a comprehensive plan of action to enact in the event of a crisis situation or if emergency need for treatment arises. Download the free My Crisis Plan Template here.

10 Questions to Ask Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers

To help individuals and loved ones select a reputable treatment provider, NJ Connect for Recovery provides the following 10 questions to ask potential treatment providers before an individual or loved one enters treatment to ensure the program they are selecting is credible and can provide the right level of care. Click here for the full list.

  • Access to Treatment Options through REACHNJ, 844-732-REACHNJ (844-732-2465) – REACHNJ is a hotline where people with substance use disorder can get immediate help and referrals from live, New Jersey based trained addiction counselors, regardless of insurance status. Calls answered live, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
  • Private and Public Insurance Help – We assist callers with navigating private and public health insurance benefits to ensure that treatment is covered and to provide education on best treatment options for you or a loved one.
  • Free Family Workshops – Our free NJ Connect Family Education Workshops provide a safe environment for offering education and proven strategies for addressing substance use disorders and recovery with a loved one. Our workshop series includes free Narcan training and kits for all attendees.
  • Self-Help Support Groups – We understand that when a loved one is dealing with a substance use disorder, it affects the entire family, which is why we can connect you to free family support groups, spouse support groups and sibling support groups across NJ.

NJ Connect for Recovery Family Support Resources

Please note: This is not a complete list of all resources in New Jersey for the substance use disorder community. Please scroll the entire page to see county and state resources. Additional resources may be available by calling the New Jersey Connect for Recovery Helpline. 

Addiction Services Treatment Directory

County-Specific Addiction Resources

Hotlines/Helplines/Treatment Directories

988  24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 988

Mental Health Treatment Directory

REACHNJ New Jersey’s 24/7 Addiction Helpline, 1-844-732-2465

Suicide is Preventable Brochure

Suicide is Preventable Brochure (Spanish)

Realtime Dashboard of Opioid-Related Data and Information

Community Nalaxone/Narcan Trainings

Regional Family Support Centers
Click for details and contanct information for thre regional Family Support Centers (FSC) that provide free individualized and group peer to peer family support services for families in each region whose loved ones suffer from a substance use disorder.

Shatterproof Treatment Atlas
A directory designed to help people find and compare addiction facilities.