Our goal is to help you develop the professional skills, personal behaviors, and a record of reliability necessary to successfully obtain entry-level employment. Sometimes, life challenges pop up in the middle of your training program and no matter how well you plan you may need additional resources to complete your program. As the saying goes, it takes a village, and your American Institute family is part of your village now and ready to help however we can.
The information below is organized by topic to help you easily find what you’re looking for, simply click on the topic below to jump to that section’s resources. If there’s something you’re facing that you are not finding a resource for in this list, please reach out to your Instructor, Program Director, Director of Education, or any American Institute staff member that you feel comfortable with and they will be eager to help you find a resource for your need.
The intent of the information below is to provide you with an online resource list to help you overcome whatever challenges you may encounter as you strive to complete your career training and become aware of the resources available to you in our community.
This list is not intended to substitute for any medical or professional advice; in the event of an emergency please dial 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
- General Resource
- Suicide
- Mental Health Services for Passaic and Surrounding Counties
- 24 Hour Emergency Services
- Hospital In-Patient
- Involuntary Admission
- Case Management
- Partial Hospitalization
- Outpatient Counseling / Adults and Families
- Domestic Violence and Women’s Services
General resource assistance is offered by NJ211. If you are looking for help, dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in New Jersey. You will speak with a contact specialist who will help you locate programs and services in your area. The specialist can make it easier for you to find information, discover options, or deal with a crisis.
If you have difficulties using the 2-1-1 number, you can dial 1-877-746-5211.
Suicide – If you or someone you love is at risk for suicide, please reach out for support! Confidential support is available to you that can help.- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8225
- Immediate crisis assistance. 24/7, free and confidential support
- New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline: 855-654-6735
- In-state adolescents peer support, 24/7
- Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
- free 24/7 support
Mental Health Services for Passaic and Surrounding Counties
- Mental Health Association in Passaic County (973) 478-4444
- Mental Health America (800) 969 6642
- Passaic County Division of Human Services-Mental Health (973)-881-2793
- County Mental Health Board, Passaic County Mental Health Board 401 Grand Street, 5th Floor, Paterson, NJ 07503 (973) 225-3700
- County Mental Health Board, Morris County Mental Health Board Dept. of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health P.O. Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900 (732) 285-6852
- Bergen Co. Mental Health Board 327 Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 634-2750
- County of Essex, Office of Mental Health Administrator 204 Grove Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (973) 571-2821
- Hudson Co. Mental Health Board 595 Co. Avenue, Meadowview Complex, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 369-5280, ext. 4250
24 Hour Emergency Services
- Children’s Mobile Crisis (Perform Care) 5-18 yr olds (877) 652-7624
- Mobile Crisis Unit (973) 470-3025
- Chilton Hospital (973) 831-5447
- St. Joseph’s Hospital (973) 754-2230
Hospital In-Patient
- Voluntary Admissions, St. Joseph’s Hospital 703 Main St. Paterson (Regan 2) (973) 754-3295
- Bergen Regional Medical Center 230 East Ridgewood Ave, Paramus (201) 967-4300
Involuntary Admission
- Clara Maass Hospital, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Bellville (973) 450-2111
- Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains (973) 538-1800
Case Management
- Integrated Case Management Services, 530 Main Ave. Passaic (973) 470-3142
- PACT (Program for Assertive Comm. Treatment), 530 Main Ave. Passaic (973) 470-3516
- PATH Program, 160 Market Street, Paterson (973) 754-4747
Partial Hospitalization
- Harbor House, 645 Main Street, Paterson, (973) 754-2800
- Medallion Care Behavioral Health, 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, (973) 473-2343
- New Bridge Services, 22 Riverview Drive Wayne, NJ, (973) 831-4655
- Seton Comprehensive Treatment Center of St. Mary’s, 530 Main Avenue, Passaic, (973) 470-3056
- St. Mary’s Acute Partial Hospitalization, (973) 815-0900 Adult Family Health Serv., 53 Orchard St. Clifton, (973) 773-7600
- Catholic Charities Catholic Family & Community Services, (973) 523-9595
- SERV Centers of NJ – ADAPT Day Program, (973) 977-6690
Outpatient Counseling / Adults and Families
- Christian Counseling Center, 352 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, (973) 365-2125
- Clifton Behavioral Health Care, 777 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, (973) 594-0125
- Jewish Family and children Service of: Clifton/Passaic, 199 Scoles Avenue, Clifton, (973) 777-7638
- Jewish Family and Children Service of: North Jersey, 1 Pike Drive, Wayne, (973) 595-0111
- Family Intervention Services, 655 Broadway, Paterson, (973) 523-0089
- Mental Health Clinic of Passaic, 111 Lexington Avenue, Passaic, (973) 471-8006
- New Bridge Services, 105 Hamburg Turnpike, Pompton Lakes, (973) 831-0613
- New Bridge Services, 1801 Greenwood Lake, Hewitt, (973) 728-3938
- New Bridge Services, 390 Main Road, Montville, NJ, (973) 316-9333
- Seton Comprehensive Treatment Center of St. Mary’s, 530 Main Avenue, Passaic, (973) 470-3056
- St. Joseph’s Hospital Mental Health Clinic, 56 Hamilton Street, Paterson, (973) 754-4750
- Wayne Counseling and Family Services Center, 1022 Hamburg Tpke., Wayne, (973) 694-1234
- Pathways Counseling Center, 16 Pompton Ave, Pompton Lakes, (973) 835-6337
- The Challenge Program (Mental Health and Substance Abuse), 5 Colt St, Paterson, (973) 345-9100
- Counseling and Wellness Center of West Milford, 1592 B Union Valley Road, West Milford, (973) 657-1222
Domestic Violence and Women’s Services
- Passaic County Women’s Center– Shelter for Assault & Abuse (973) 881-1450
- Post-Partum Depression Hotline (800) 328-3838
- Strengthen Our Sisters, Ringwood- (Women’s shelter (973) 728-0007
- Child Abuse Hot Line– Division of Youth & Family Services (800) 792- 8610
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline – 1-866-331-9474
- National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE
- Statewide NJ Coalition for Battered Women 800-572-7233
- Women Against Abuse 866-723-3014 (PA)
- Bergen County Alternatives to DV 201-336-7575
- Family Violence Program 973-484-4446
- The Rachel Coalition 973-740-1233
- New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 800-601-7200
- East Orange Crisis Intervention Unit 973-672-9685
- Rape Crisis Intervention Center 732-452-5900
- Hackensack Bergen County Rape Crisis Center 201-487-2227
- Jersey City Medical Center 201-433-6161
- Morristown Morris County Sexual Assault Center 973-829-0587
- Newark Safe & Sound Rape Crisis Center 973-972-1325
- Paterson Passaic County Women’s Center 973-881-1450
