Call an MHA Location Today
Essex: 973-509-9777
Morris: 973-334-3496
Passaic: 973-470-3142
Sussex: 973-579-4399
For students, families, and schools in Morris and Sussex Counties.
New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) is a program funded by the Department of Children and Families providing an array of social, emotional, and mental health services to support students and their parents/caregivers in Morris and Sussex Counties.
The program is centered around the voice, experience, and needs of students and their families and is provided at no cost.
Education and support will be provided to students, family members, school faculty and administrators on various mental health and prevention topics.
Services will be delivered in three tiers: Community Education, Prevention Programming, and Brief Counseling.
Public in-person and virtual programs and events are scheduled.
Students and families in grades Pre-K to Grade 12, school staff, and community members can access and participate.
Click to view Morris & Sussex districts
Click to view Tier Two evidence based presentations and workshops:
Handout Resources – PDFs in English & Spanish
Things I Can Control
Change Your Words, Change Your Mindset
Crisis Stablization Resources
Tips for Talking with Your Child About Mental Health
Rainbow Breathing
Ways to Practice Self-love
Safe Dating for Youth
Is it Conflict or Bullying
Bullying: How to Support Your Child
Bullying: How to Tell an Adult
Bring “My Ascension” Film Screening to your School or Community
Reach out to NJ4S Morris-Sussex to schedule a screening of “My Ascension” a 55-minute film providing an inspiring look at Emma Benoit’s story, and includes firsthand experiences of families, friends, school officials, and suicide prevention experts. The film shares valuable resources to help keep teens safe.
Parent to Parent Group - Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Join other parents & caregivers in a peer to peer, supportive environment. This group is led by experienced members to guide in developing the support needed to reduce isolation sometimes felt by parents.
One time registration required – the Zoom link will be sent by the end of the business day on the Tuesday before the group.
The Protective Factor: Conversations that Inspire Hope & Healing PODCAST
"The Protective Factor: Conversations that Inspire Hope and Healing” podcast is brought to you by the Mental Health Association and NJ4S Morris-Sussex – New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services.
Each episode, we’ll share conversations to inform students, families, educators, and the community about important preventative mental health topics.
A Parent’s Guide to Youth Mental Health Presentation
TUESDAY - April 23, 2024
VIRTUAL Presentation
6-7:00pm
For High School Seniors: Becoming independent with your physical and mental health needs
Free Workshop for Students in Grade 12
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 2-3:00pm
Sussex County - Main Library
125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860
1160 Parsippany Boulevard
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-334-4052
WebsiteAny contribution makes possible the enhancement of all our programs for the benefit of those we serve.
