Family problems can be difficult to cope with. Personality clashes and communication breakdowns hurt the most when they happen at home. Whether you’re struggling with family-based abuse, trauma, tension, addiction or even parents who demand perfection, you are not alone. Take the first step and contact one of 6 helplines in New Jersey, United States if you're experiencing the following:

Problems caused by a lack of money for resources such as food, clothing and accommodation.
A verbally, emotionally, psychologically, sexually or physically abusive family member.
A sibling, parent or guardian who is absent physically or emotionally.
Parents or siblings who argue, fight, bully or try to control each other and you.
Trauma or loss of a loved one and its after effects on your family.
Drug, alcohol or gambling addiction and the impact this can have on your family.
Family members who ask too much of you or depend on you for support.
A family member suffering from disability, illness or mental health problems.

Without a warm, loving and safe home to return to at the end of the day, life can seem cold, dark and lonely. Home may not feel like home at all to you. Feeling like you need to avoid your family at all costs can be a horrible position to be in.

You may feel alone if you're experiencing family problems. You may think that nobody else has been through what you're going through and that nobody will relate. However, there are hotline volunteers and counselors in New Jersey, United States who care about the challenges you're facing and want to help you.