The New Jersey Social Media Research Center aims to provide resources to promote youth online safety and health for families, including parents and teens, practitioners, schools, and policy-makers. The work is underway and our resources will be updated as we build this important work.
We provide downloadable advice and strategies to promote healthy and responsible social media use for parents and teens. Our Video Resource Library provides research updates and practical guidance through workshops and trainings. Our social media accounts will provide quick tips and brief updates about our work that families can use to promote healthy and responsible social media use.
Parents and Caregivers
Teens
Video Resource Library
Crisis Support
If you need help right now, please use the resources below:
New Jersey:
- 2NDFLOOR: New Jersey Youth and Young Adult Helpline: Call or text 1-888-222-2228 or chat online at https://www.2ndfloor.org/get-help/
- PerformCare New Jersey: Learn more about behavioral health and get connected with providers at https://www.performcarenj.org/ or call 24/7 at 1-877-652-7624
- Soluna: A free app for NJ Teens 13-18 to use self-guided tools, connect with peers, or chat with a professional. https://solunaapp.com/newjersey
Nationwide:
- Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat online at https://chat.988lifeline.org/
- For LGBTQ+ youth, contact The Trevor Project by contacting 988 and pressing 3 when prompted or chat online at https://chat.trvr.org/
- Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or text STEVE to 741741 to chat with a counselor of color.
- To learn more about effective, evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents go to: https://effectivechildtherapy.org/