Resources:

This information consists of links and resources that you may find helpful. Should a link be inaccurate and/or not work, please contact me. If you require any additional resources, I can furnish such upon request.   

Special Education & other School-related Resources: 

BHPS Department of Special Services: CST Referrals & Sp.Ed. Resources 

NJ Department of Education (DOE): Special Education 

NJDOE: Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) 

NJDOE: Special Education Resources for Parents & Families 

Resources: Columbia Middle School (CMS) Counseling Services Website

Find a Therapist:

The following online links will provide names of individuals that provide mental health services. The information that you may receive from these links is meant to provide you with additional resources; Dr. McGarry and the Berkeley Heights Public Schools do not recommend any specific individual obtained via these resources.* 

New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA): Find a Psychologist Referral Website

Network Therapy: Find a Therapist

Psychology Today: Find a Therapist

A note on mental health services and insurance:  Typically, family insurance will have in-network coverage and possibly out-of-network coverage. In-network coverage is with providers from the insurance company. Out-of-network coverage means that you can see any provider of your choice, but may be paying more out of pocket. If you have questions, call the telephone number on the back of your insurance card to get more information.

Miscellaneous Resources:

American Psychological Association (APA): Psychology Help Center 

Mom 2 Mom Peer Support Helpline (817-914-6662) - peer support group for mothers of special needs children and adults

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of New Jersey (800)706-0316

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Resources for Families and Educators  

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800-273-8255) - Call-in support. If you are ever concerned about the safety of a loved one, please call 911 for immediate assistance.

NJ Children's System of Care: Perform Care (877-862-7624) - various supports for families in crisis. 

New Jersey Education Association Hotline for School Staff Members & Families (AID NJEA): 866-243-6532 - Call-in support for NJEA members and their families. If you are ever concerned about the safety of a loved one, please call 911 for immediate assistance.

New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA): Resource Page 

NJ Suicide Prevention Hopeline - 855-NJ-HOPELINE (654-6735) - Call-in support. If you are ever concerned about the safety of a loved one, please call 911 for immediate assistance.

Rainbows - online resources for bereavement and loss.

Second Floor Youth Helpline (888-222-2228) - Call-in support for youth and teens. If you are ever concerned about the safety of a loved one, please call 911 for immediate assistance.

Self Help Groups: NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse (800) 367-6274 - This resource maintains database of over 4500 self-help groups statewide, toll free numbers, county help lines and crisis information.

Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC) Resources - resources for loss.

Union County Psychiatric Screening Centers for Psychiatric Emergencies: 

SOURCE:  State of New Jersey Department of Human Services - Division of Mental Health Services -Crisis Screening Centers via: https://www.psychologynj.org/home/resources/useful-links?showall=&start=3

Union County Primary Screening Center: 

Trinitas Regional Medical Center, 655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201     
      HOTLINE:  908-994-7131

Additional Screening Centers:
 
      Overlook Hospital, 99 Beavior at Silvan Road, Summit, NJ  07901
      HOTLINE: 908-522-2232
 
      Rahway Hospital, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ  07065
      HOTLINE: 732-381-4949 or 732-499-6165

*Resource Page Disclaimer: Dr. McGarry and the Berkeley Heights Public Schools are not responsible for any site content accessed via external links. These external links do not necessarily express the views, beliefs or philosophies of Dr. McGarry and/or the members of the Berkeley Heights School District.