Additional Information & Resources

HITE (Health Information Tool for Empowerment) connects New Yorkers with free and low-cost health and social services.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NYC Well provides connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance use support, information and referrals.
SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training) is a peer community that offers support to people with addiction.

If you need 24-Hour Support:

988 is the new three-digit number that connects people to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). 988 is more than just a number. It is a direct connection to compassionate and accessible care. When you call, text, or chat 988 you are connected to trained counselors that are part of the 988 Lifeline’s network. These trained counselors will listen, help you understand how your problems are affecting you, provide support, and connect you to resources, if necessary.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (English/Spanish); TTY: 1-800-846-8517
If you need a 24-hour Crisis Text Line: Text GOT5 to 741741 to Connect with a Crisis Counselor, Free 24/7 support
24-Hour Support for Deaf or hard of hearing American Sign Language users: The national Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is now offering direct crisis counseling and support for Deaf or hard of hearing American Sign Language users via a dedicated videophone option. Disaster survivors and responders can connect with trained DDH crisis workers fluent in ASL by dialing 1-800-985-5990 from a videophone-enabled device or via an “ASL Now” link which can be accessed at DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov. The service is available 24/7, free of charge.

1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English
1-888-628-9454 for Spanish
Interpersonal Violence (i.e. Domestic Violence) has been an experience of many New Yorkers through the COVID-19 pandemic due to isolation, distress, and more. Reach out to the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence Distress Hotline 1-800-942-6906

In danger or need immediate medical attention? Call 911 Now.