A doorway to support

Mental Health Resources

Free, confidential support — start with a hotline, a counselor, or a peer who's walked the road. Christ-rooted, no judgment, no cost.

988 Crisis Line S.A.A.L.T. Framework Five counties across NJ & PA 24/7 confidential Faith-based support
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Start with the numbers you can call right now

Mental health support lives on three tracks: a crisis line you can dial in seconds, a Christian counselor for the season you're in, and peer groups in the county where you live. We built this page so you don't have to hunt across five websites to find the right one.

Crisis Hotlines Christian Counseling County Support Groups

Crisis Lines

If you're hurting right now, tap a number and dial it. Every line below is free, confidential, and available when you need it.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

The national 24/7 lifeline for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or substance-use crisis — free and confidential, in English and Spanish.

  • Call or text 988 from anywhere in the US
  • Veterans press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line
  • Deaf or hard of hearing: use your preferred relay or chat at 988lifeline.org
SAMHSA National Helpline

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

  • English and Spanish, no insurance required
  • Referrals to local treatment, support groups, and recovery housing
  • Confidential — no names needed
NJ Mental Health Cares

Call 1-866-202-HELP (4357)

New Jersey's free, confidential mental health helpline — open 7 days a week, 8am–8pm. Information, referrals, and crisis support for any NJ resident.

  • Available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm
  • Referrals to county-based mental health providers
  • Free, confidential, state-funded

Christian Counseling & Peer Support

If you want support that names the name of Jesus and meets you where you are, start here.

U.N.I.T.Y. Counseling (S.A.A.L.T. Framework)

Faith-based substance abuse counseling rooted in the S.A.A.L.T. framework — practical tools, real accountability, and a path forward for men rebuilding their lives.

  • Eight self-paced modules + four 1-on-1 counselor calls
  • Built on Scripture and the S.A.A.L.T. framework
  • Optional cohort track with peer accountability
52-Week Scripture Calendar

A year-long Scripture reading rhythm for the season you're in — open it on your phone any morning and let a verse and a short note start the day.

  • 52 weeks of curated Scripture passages
  • Short devotional notes grounded in the S.A.A.L.T. framework
  • Works one-on-one and in small groups
Faith-Based Peer Support & Recovery Houses

Recovery houses and peer-led support groups rooted in faith — listed in our Healing Resources directory by county.

  • Faith-rooted recovery houses across the region
  • Peer support groups that pray and walk with you
  • Curated by U.N.I.T.Y Connector's Healing Resources team

Support Groups by County

Pick the county where you live and follow the link to the resources we've already collected for that community.

Camden County, NJ

The platform's home turf — South Jersey housing, employment, reentry, and counseling supports.

  • Healing Resources directory
  • Camden County employment resources
  • Camden County reentry guide
  • Substance abuse counseling guide
Burlington County, NJ

Healing resources and employment listings across Burlington County.

  • Healing Resources directory
  • Burlington County employment resources
Gloucester County, NJ

Healing resources curated for South Jersey neighbors just across the river.

  • Healing Resources directory
  • Faith-rooted peer support groups
Philadelphia County, PA

Philadelphia housing, employment, and reentry directories — built for men on the ground in the city.

  • Healing Resources directory
  • Philadelphia employment resources
  • Philadelphia housing resources
Montgomery County, PA Coming Soon

We're building the Montgomery County directory. In the meantime, the PA reentry hub covers reentry, housing, and employment across the state.

  • PA Reentry Resources directory
  • Statewide housing and employment links

Your First Step

Three honest steps from where you are to where the room gets lighter.

  1. 1

    Pick one number and dial it

    If you're hurting right now, call or text 988. If you want a Christian counselor who understands reentry, call (856) 450-0437. One number, one minute — that's the first step.

  2. 2

    Send us a short note

    Use the form below. A real person reads every message and replies within two business days.

  3. 3

    Bring a brother with you

    You don't have to walk alone. If you have a friend, mentor, or pastor who should know you're reaching out, name them in the message. We'll loop them in only if you ask.

If you're not sure you're ready

If you've been clean for thirty days or thirty years, if you're still in the middle of it, or if you're just starting to ask for help — this page is for you.

God's grace meets you where you are. There's no cost, no clock, and no judgment — only the next honest step.