Mental Health & Community Resources

If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact: one of the resources below. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

• NYC WELL 24/7 mental health support for New Yorkers. Call 1-888-NYC-WELL, text “WELL” to 65173, or chat online.
  

• Crisis Text Line  Free, confidential support by text, 24/7. Text MHA to 741741.
  

• Trans Lifeline  Peer support for trans and questioning individuals
  

• The Trevor Project  24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth
  

• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline Crisis counseling for emotional distress related to disasters and emergencies.
  

• National Domestic Violence Hotline Support and safety planning for those experiencing domestic violence

Culturally responsive tools and communities supporting healing from racial stress, identity-based trauma, and systemic harm.

• Black Emotional & Mental Health (BEAM) Toolkit & Resources Toolkits, education, and community-based healing resources for Black communities.
  

• Black Mental Wellness Education, advocacy, and culturally grounded mental health content.
  

• QTPOC Mental Health Mental health resources centering queer and trans people of color.
  

• BIPOC Mental Health Collective Resources and advocacy focused on equity and access in mental health care.
  

• Decolonizing Therapy Education and dialogue challenging Eurocentric therapy models.
  

• Latinx Therapy Podcast Conversations and education on Latinx mental health and therapy.
  

• The Safe Place Digital mental health support tailored to Black communities.
  

• Racial Trauma Guide Educational guide for understanding and responding to racial trauma.

• Racial Trauma Resiliency & Ally Resources Resources for supporting individuals in healing from racial trauma and and/or engaging in meaningful social justice work.

Affirming resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and allies.

• Trevor Project Crisis support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth.
  

• Trans Lifeline  Peer-led emotional support for trans and questioning individuals.
  

• Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG) Support for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
  

• Human Rights Campaign Advocacy and education advancing LGBTQ+ equality.
  

• Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) Comprehensive health and prevention services for LGBTQ+ communities.
  

• GLISTEN Pronoun Resource Educational guide on pronouns and gender-inclusive language.

Legal, health, and advocacy resources for immigrant and undocumented individuals and families.

• ACLU - Know Your Immigrant Rights Clear guidance on legal rights for immigrants and undocumented people.
  

• NYC Care Affordable health care access for New Yorkers regardless of immigration status.
  

• Immigration Advocates Network Directory of free and low-cost immigration legal services  

• USCIS DACA Official information on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
  

• Immigration Family Preparedness Plan Planning tools to help families prepare for emergencies.

Support for parents, caregivers, and families navigating stress and uncertainty.

• Child Mind Institute Evidence-based guidance for supporting children’s mental health.
  

• Mental Health America Resources on talking with children about fear, violence, and stress.
  

• National Alliance for Caregiving Support and education for caregivers and families.

Accessible tools to support emotional regulation, recovery, and well-being.

In The Rooms

Online recovery meetings and peer support groups.

Happier Meditation

Practical meditation resources for stress and emotional resilience.

Employment, financial, and food resources for New Yorkers.

• NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Employment support, job resources, and worker assistance.
  

• NY State Department of Labor Unemployment insurance and worker protections.
  

• Food Help NYC Access to free meals and food resources across NYC.

For New Yorkers without internet access, call 311 for assistance.