College and Career
Find information and prep materials for the ACT test
Find information and prep materials for the SAT, SAT subject tests, and AP tests, as well as college planning resources
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid to pay for college or career school.
A comprehensive job application resource.
Browse occupations by field, pay, education, etc.
Find information about tests, colleges, and scholarships
Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships
Homework Resources
Access a variety of databases, including Explora, Facts on File, and Literary Reference Center. Library card number required to log in from home.
Provides access to databases offered to all New Jersey residents. Funded by the New Jersey State Library, the New Jersey Library Network, and the Library Services & Technology ACT (LSTA).
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University provides free writing resources and instructional material.
Resources for Readers
A website dedicated to graphic novel reviews for teens
Use NoveList to find read-alikes by author, series, and book. Library card number required to log in from home.
A free resource prepared by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) that allows users to search by award, list name, year, author, genre and more.
Health
Award-winning health Q&A online resource supported by a team of Columbia University health professionals
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is an organization dedicated to providing education and raising awareness about mental illness.
Provides information, tips, and advice for teens about personal health, relationships, and more.
Help & Hotlines
All hotlines are available 24/7 unless otherwise noted
☎ 2-1-1
Call or visit the website to find health and human service resources in your local community.
☎ 1-888-222-2228
A confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults.
☎ 1-866-331-9474
Launched by the National Domestic Abuse Hotline to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
☎ 1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Launched by the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris (MHAEM) to provide guidance, comfort and hope to young people struggling with suicidal ideations, as well as provide important skills, information and resources to those who love and care about them