For Parents and Caregivers
For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911.
For immediate support for mental health, emotional distress, substance abuse, and more text or call 988 for free and confidential support.
The TeenSpeakNJ website contains links to resources owned and operated by third parties. The links to external sites and resources are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement or responsibility for their content. The State of New Jersey Department of Health and collaborative partners are not responsible for the content of these websites.
For immediate support for mental health, emotional distress, substance abuse, and more text or call 988 for free and confidential support.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (available 24/7)
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 (available 24/7)
Upcoming Parent Events
- Featured Cohorte Estatal Teen Speak Para Padres y Profesionales Que Atienden A La Juventud (2 sesiones de 2 horas) Statewide Oct 19, 2026 and Oct 26, 2026 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
- Featured Statewide Parent/Youth-Serving Professional Teen Speak Cohort English (2 2-hour sessions) Statewide Oct 23, 2026 and Oct 30, 2026 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
- Featured Statewide Parent/Youth-Serving Professional Teen Speak Cohort English (2 2-hour sessions) Statewide Nov 10, 2026 and Nov 17, 2026 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Teen Speak NJ
Teen Speak NJ is an interactive statewide resource that provides parents, caregivers, and professionals with information and tools to engage in essential conversations with teens. The goal is to improve decision-making and encourage healthy behavior choices through the education and support of trusted adults. Teen Speak NJ is for all NJ parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals.






























