Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as Mental Health Month) is a national initiative to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. One in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.

Right now everyone is going through highly stressful times. It is more important than ever to be aware of mental health issues, and to be assured that no one should ever feel alone.

The NJ MentalHealthCares Help Line offers telephone counseling, emotional support, information and assistance in helping to get behavioral health services needed by you or a loved one. For assistance or more information, call the toll-free, confidential number: 1-866-202-HELP (4357).

Those who may be having suicidal thoughts should call 1-855-NJ-HOPELINE (855-654-6735).

Mental Health Awareness Month was founded in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization, then known as the National Association for Mental Health.

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