Helplines & Crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988.
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Local, verified resources across Monmouth County — every one a real place, with a real phone number that reaches a real person.
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Helplines & Crisis
ReachNJ
New Jersey's 24/7 addiction help line. Live people, not machines — anyone in NJ struggling with substance use (or worried about someone) can call any time.
844-732-2465
Food
Fulfill — FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Regional food bank with a pantry locator, SNAP application help, and benefit screening.
(732) 918-2600
Food
Interfaith Neighbors
Meals on Wheels of Monmouth County, the Community Food Connection pantry, fresh produce, and rent or mortgage assistance.
(732) 775-0525
Food
Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry
Food assistance for low-income families and seniors.
(732) 888-1986
Food
Lunch Break
Free meals, groceries, clothing, housing help, and life-skills programs.
(732) 747-8577
Food
Market Street Mission — Asbury Park
Free daily meals, emergency shelter, and a long-term residential recovery program for men.
(732) 988-0242
Food
Mercy Center
Emergency food pantry, personal care items, clothing, and utility assistance.
(732) 774-9397
Food
Project Paul
Food pantry with kitchen staples, baby food, and household essentials, plus thrift and furniture shops.
(732) 787-4887
Food
St. Brigid's Food Pantry
Client-choice grocery pantry with a carry-out hot lunch, plus help enrolling in SNAP.
Food
St. Crispin's Food Ministry — Red Bank
Parish food pantry and assistance ministry for neighbors in need.
(732) 747-0813
Food
The Salvation Army
National directory of local food pantries, shelters, and financial assistance.
Meetings
Al-Anon Family Groups — New Jersey
Support meetings for families and friends of people affected by someone else's drinking.
(888) 944-5678
Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous — Northern New Jersey
A 24-hour hotline and up-to-date meeting lists for A.A. groups across northern New Jersey.
(908) 687-8566
Meetings
Cocaine Anonymous — New Jersey
Twelve-step fellowship with a meeting finder and hotline for people recovering from cocaine and other mind-altering substances.
(732) 930-1128
Meetings
Gamblers Anonymous — Area 12
Peer-support meetings for people with a gambling problem, plus a 24-hour hotline.
(855) 222-5542
Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous — New Jersey
A 24-hour helpline and a searchable, printable meeting finder for N.A. groups statewide.
(800) 992-0401
Meetings
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Twelve-step recovery program with in-person, phone, and online meetings.
(800) 477-8191
Meetings
SMART Recovery
Evidence-based, self-empowering addiction recovery meetings — free, in person and online.