Mental Health
Resources
NYC SUPPORT
NYC 988
Free, confidential mental health and substance use support for anyone in New York City, available 24/7 by call, text, or chat. NYC 988 can also help connect people to local crisis services.
Mobile Crisis Teams
In NYC, Mobile Crisis Teams can provide in-person crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and connection to services. Access is available through NYC 988.
National Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Available nationwide 24/7 by call, text, and chat for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, and substance use concerns.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support in the U.S. Crisis Text Line also states that HOLA works for Spanish support.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use concerns. TTY: 1-800-487-4889.
Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who care about them. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use online chat. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use it.
Warm Lines and Peer Support
NAMI Warmline Directory
Warmlines are peer-run lines for emotional support when you need someone to talk to but are not in immediate danger. Because local warmline details change often, NAMI’s current national warmline directory is the most reliable resource to link on a website. https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/article/577-nami-national-warmline-directory
Resources for People of Color
Call BlackLine
A peer support and crisis line that prioritizes Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens. Call or text 1-800-604-5841. https://www.callblackline.com/
Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities
988 for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
The 988 Lifeline offers support by call, text, chat, and ASL videophone. For TTY users, the Lifeline advises using a preferred relay service or dialing 711 then 988. https://deaflead.org/
DeafLEAD
DeafLEAD provides direct information about accessing 988 by videophone, text, and chat for Deaf and hard of hearing users.
Resources for Blind, Low Vision, and Visually Impaired Communities
Lighthouse Guild
Lighthouse Guild provides vision care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health support for people who are blind or visually impaired, including counseling for anxiety, depression, and adjustment to vision loss. https://lighthouseguild.org/healthcare-services/behavioral-health-services/
LGBTQ+ and Identity-Specific Support
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text, and chat.
Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people in the U.S. Call or text (877) 565-8860. Their site notes that the hotline is not open 24/7, so it is best listed as a peer-support resource rather than a round-the-clock emergency line.
Finding Ongoing Care
FindTreatment.gov
A confidential, anonymous locator for mental health and substance use treatment services in the United States and its territories.