Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset offers two new programs to help children and adults who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency: Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) and the Hope Hub. These services are available to individuals who are experiencing:

• Emotional distress or a mental health crisis
• Worsening anxiety, depression or other behavioral concerns
• Thoughts of self-harm or harm to others
• Difficulty coping due to stressors, trauma or loss
• Urgent psychiatric concerns that require immediate evaluation and support

No referral is needed. Care is provided regardless of ability to pay. Language interpretation services are available.

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Psychiatric Emergency
Screening Services (PESS)

Services for children and adults:

• Crisis Intervention
• Stabilization
• Treatment
• Clinical-led mobile outreach to those in Somerset County experiencing acute psychiatric distress 24/7

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset- 

Emergency Department

110 Rehill Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 908-526-4100

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The Hope Hub

The Hope Hub offers individuals and families a calm, welcoming space where they can receive confidential support during a behavioral health crisis which does not require care in the Emergency Department. Located in a separate building on the hospital’s campus, it is designed to look like a living room rather than a hospital setting. Our goal is to meet individuals and families where they are, reducing fear and helping them move forward with clarity, support and a pathway to recovery. We will provide connections to community resources for ongoing support.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Phone: 908-526-4100

After hours: Call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Individuals may access crisis services through RWJUH Somerset’s Emergency Department or by calling the 24/7 Crisis hotline at 908-526-4100.

Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available if desired.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Behavioral Mental Health Mood Disorders Psychosis Crisis / Safety Suicide / Suicidal Ideation
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Treatment Settings Hospital / Clinic Outpatient, Hospital / Inpatient
Payment Types	County Funding
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Somerset County

Last Updated: 06/23/26