MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

988

Connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance use support, information and referrals. You can reach the toll-free help line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text and online chat.

Call or text: 988

Chat online at: https://988lifeline.org/

NYC Well 

NYC Well is New York City’s free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. NYC Well is staffed by trained professionals who can help you find the services that best meet your needs.

Call NYC Well

Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355),

For English, when prompted press 2

For Spanish, when prompted Press 3

For Chinese, when prompted Press 5

Call 711 (Relay Service for Deaf/Hard of Hearing)

Interpreters are available for 200+ languages. Stay on the line, and you will be connected with a counselor who can connect you to translator services.

NYC Well Counselors are trained to accept calls from hearing impaired individuals using Video Relay Services.

Text NYC Well

Text WELL to 65173

For English, when prompted text 1
For Spanish, when prompted text 2
For Chinese, when prompted text 3

https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/

New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline

The New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline provides free, confidential and anonymous emotional support for New York State residents. Call 1-844-863-9314, Monday through Sunday, 8am to 10pm. They also have a dedicated website that provides more information on connecting to crisis services, COVID-19 health-related services, and tips on coping and self-care. Please go to https://nyprojecthope.org/ for more information.

New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports HOPEline  

This is a free and confidential 24/7 hotline that provides support and referrals to care for substance use and problem gambling. Call 877-8-HOPENY (877-846-7369) or go to their website at https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline for more information.

The Trevor Project

Free and confidential 24/7 hotline that provides mental health support to LGBTQ+ youth. Call 866-488-7386 or go to their website at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ for more information.

Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-621-HOPE (4673)

Call for immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, and other resources.

Disability Services – 866-946-9733

New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. 

Veterans Crisis Line (NYU Langone Health)

A nationwide, toll-free hotline connects veterans and service members in crisis and their loved ones with information and qualified Department of Veterans Affairs responders. Call 988 then press 1 or text 838255.