Resources

BLine
Created for music industry professionals and their families, B-LINE addresses mental health needs by providing tailored resources and support that reflect the realities of industry life. It connects artists, crew members, and others to care that understands their experiences.

BRAVELine
BRAVELine is a NYC-based support line for children created with the United Federation of Teachers to promote emotional well-being. It offers immediate help by connecting youth to counselors and resources when they need support.

HOPELine
New Yorkers facing problem gambling or substance misuse challenges can reach HOPEline 24/7 for immediate, compassionate support.

NYC988
Available 24/7 for anyone in NYC, this free and confidential line connects people to mental health and substance use support in over 200 languages. By phone, text, or chat, trained counselors provide crisis care, referrals, and follow-up to ensure ongoing support.

The Trevor Project Hotline
LGBTQ+ young people can access 24/7 crisis support from trained counselors who understand their experiences and provide confidential, judgment-free care.

Trans Lifeline
Run by and for trans people, this hotline provides peer support to transgender individuals across the U.S. and Canada who need someone to talk to or help navigating challenges.

Center for Learning & Development (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
Organizations nationwide can strengthen workplace mental wellness through customized training, consultation, and on-demand learning. Using evidence-based workshops and expert guidance, CLD promotes emotional health in virtual and in-person settings.

HTH Peer Training (provided by Community Access)
In NYC, this program trains individuals with lived mental health experience for careers in human services, building a workforce rooted in empathy and community. Through structured training and certification, participants move into peer, supervisory, and leadership roles.

NYU Crisis Counseling Certificate Program (provided by New York University)
This NYC-based certificate program equips students and professionals with the skills to respond to mental health crises and support individuals in high-stress situations. Through specialized training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and counseling techniques, participants learn how to provide effective, compassionate support across settings.

NYU Silver School for Social Work (provided by New York University)
Located in New York City, NYU Silver prepares students for careers in social work by offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional training that centers equity, mental health, and community impact.

Betances Health Center 
Families and individuals in Manhattan and Brooklyn can access primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and specialty care regardless of ability to pay. Through integrated healthcare, Betances removes barriers and improves community well-being.

Lower East Side Center (provided by Community Healthcare Network)
Individuals of all ages can access primary care, behavioral health services, dental care, nutrition support, case management, and referrals. Through affordable, judgment-free healthcare, CHN serves underserved communities across New York City.

Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
New Yorkers of all ages can access health information, clinics, public health programs, and community resources through this city agency. By promoting wellness and preventing illness, DOHMH helps communities stay healthy and informed.

Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY
People living with epilepsy and their families across New York City can access education, counseling, advocacy, and vocational support. Through specialized services and awareness efforts, EFMNY helps individuals navigate life with epilepsy.

Iris House 
Women ages 18 and older living with HIV/AIDS and their families can access counseling, nutrition education, housing support, and food services in Harlem. Through family-centered care, Iris House promotes health and stability.

Women & Children’s (provided by William F. Ryan Community Health Center)
Women, children, and families in New York City can access pediatric care, women’s health services, HIV/AIDS support, WIC services, and public assistance enrollment. Through affordable, multilingual care, Ryan Health improves access to health services.

Ali Forney Center
LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in NYC can access housing, counseling, and life-skills support that helps them achieve independence. Through shelter, drop-in services, and comprehensive care, the center protects young people and helps them thrive.

Covenant House New York
Young people ages 16–24 experiencing homelessness can access emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and job-readiness support in New York City. Through housing and comprehensive services, CHNY helps youth build stability and independence.

LGBTQ Homeless Youth Drop-In Center (provided by AIDS Center of Queens County)
Queens youth up to age 24 can access free LGBTQ-focused support, housing services, mental health care, benefits assistance, and referrals. Through a no-cost drop-in model, ACQC helps young people navigate challenges and connect to care.

NYC Housing Authority
Low- and moderate-income New Yorkers across all five boroughs can access public housing and rental assistance programs. Through affordable housing options, NYCHA helps residents achieve stability and long-term community connection.

Safe Horizon
Young people experiencing homelessness in NYC can find judgment-free support through drop-in centers, shelters, and outreach services. By providing essentials like meals, healthcare, and counseling where youth gather, Streetwork meets immediate needs and builds pathways to stability.

Travelers Safe Haven (provided by Urban Pathways)
Adults ages 21 and older experiencing chronic homelessness can access temporary housing, case management, counseling, and supportive services in Manhattan. Through intensive support, Travelers Safe Haven helps individuals achieve housing stability.

Bronx Defenders
Low-income Bronx residents facing criminal, civil, family, or immigration matters can access legal defense, advocacy, and social services. Through holistic representation, Bronx Defenders helps individuals and families navigate complex challenges.

Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office
Brooklyn residents can access specialized diversion and support programs addressing mental illness, substance use, youth involvement, and violence prevention. Through evidence-based initiatives, the office promotes public safety, stability, and reduced recidivism.

Elmhurst Hospital Suicide Prevention in Youth (provided by NYC Health and Hospitals)
Serving at-risk youth and families in Queens, the ESPY program provides culturally responsive suicide prevention through workshops, school-based education, and public events. By engaging the community and reducing stigma, it promotes mental health equity and connects thousands to support.

Families on the Move NYC, Inc. 
Led by families with lived experience, this NYC organization supports children and youth facing mental health and substance use challenges by advocating for their rights and access to care. Through peer leadership and system navigation, it strengthens families and promotes equity across services.

From Punishment to Public Health (provided by John Jay College of Criminal Justice)
Working with communities nationwide, P2PH advances public health approaches that address violence, incarceration, and inequity. Through advocacy, partnership, and systems change, it helps build safer and healthier communities.

RISE Project (provided by Innovating Justice)
Individuals impacted by intimate partner violence and gun violence can access support through community-centered justice initiatives. By combining advocacy, research, and cross-sector collaboration, RISE promotes safety and racial justice.

NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board
New Yorkers who have concerns about police conduct can access an independent process for reporting, mediation, and investigation. Through civilian oversight and accountability, the CCRB helps strengthen public trust.

Black Girls Smile
Focused on Black women and girls, Black Girls Smile delivers culturally responsive mental health education and healing spaces in schools and communities. By meeting participants where they are, it expands access to care and supports overall well-being.

Bleuler Psychotherapy Center
Individuals seeking mental health or substance use support can access psychotherapy, psychiatry, support groups, and addiction services in New York City. Through trauma-informed care, Bleuler helps people achieve recovery and emotional well-being.

Central Family Life Center
Staten Island residents of all ages can access mental health counseling, educational resources, HIV services, peer support, mentoring, and family-focused programming. Through community-based services, CFLC strengthens individuals, families, and neighborhoods.

Charlie Health
Children, teens, and adults can access virtual intensive outpatient mental health treatment when weekly therapy is not enough. Through individualized and family-inclusive care, Charlie Health supports recovery and emotional wellness.

Gender and Sexuality Therapy Center
Individuals, couples, families, and multi-partner relationships in New York City can access counseling, psychotherapy, workshops, and consultation focused on gender, sexuality, relationships, and sex. Through affirming care, GSTC supports emotional well-being.

NAMI NYC-Metro; NAMI Staten Island
Guided by lived experience and evidence-based practices, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City, Inc. (NAMI-NYC) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Staten Island help families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.

New York Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Underserved New Yorkers can access community-based mental health care seven days a week through bilingual, multicultural providers. Through accessible services and outreach, NYPCC improves mental health outcomes across diverse communities.

New Directions (provided by Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy)
New Directions provides outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, helping individuals build the foundation for lasting recovery. They offer a combination of evidence-based therapies, medical support, and peer recovery advocacy to address not just addiction, but the underlying challenges that come with it.

Jamaica Behavioral Health Clinic (provided by Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens)
Individuals ages 5 and older experiencing mental illness or substance use challenges can access behavioral healthcare, primary care, housing support, pharmacy services, and veteran-focused programs. Through integrated treatment, the clinic supports recovery and wellness.

ABLE Halfway House (provided by Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center)
Adults ages 18 and older completing substance use treatment can access residential support, counseling, and recovery-focused services in Manhattan. Through a structured, substance-free environment, ABLE House promotes independence and community reintegration.

Adolescent Skills Center (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
For young people navigating mental health needs, education and career development support can be a transformative experience. Our Adolescent Skills Centers (ASC) offer safe, collaborative environments where people ages 16 through 22 across all boroughs can explore their potential, build confidence, and create a future filled with purpose and achievement.

ADAPT Community Network
People with disabilities of all ages can access education, employment, healthcare, family support, recreation, and technology services. Through innovative programming, ADAPT helps individuals achieve greater independence and inclusion.

Bronx Connect
Court-involved and high-risk youth and young adults in the Bronx receive mentoring, violence prevention, re-entry support, and alternatives to detention. Through community-based intervention and advocacy, Bronx Connect promotes education, employment, and positive outcomes.

Brothers Connect NYC
Black and Latino boys ages 13–19 can access culturally responsive mental health support, mentorship, and community connection in New York City. Through relationship-based programming, Brothers Connect promotes healing, resilience, and purpose.

Child & Adolescent Care Coordination (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
Supporting families across NYC, this program creates personalized care plans for youth and connects them to services that help them thrive.

Children’s Aid (provided by Dunlevy Milbank Community Center)
Children, youth, and families in New York City can access medical, dental, and mental health services through school-based and community health centers. By providing comprehensive care and support, Children’s Aid helps young people thrive.

Coordinated Childrens Service Initiative (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
Across New York City, CCSI helps families, youth, and service providers work together to navigate complex systems and access support. Through collaboration and advocacy, it promotes better outcomes for children and families.

ELMCOR Youth & Adult Activities, Inc.
Based in Queens, Elmcor serves a diverse community from early childhood through older adulthood by offering behavioral health, youth programs, housing, and economic development services.

Family & Youth Peer Support (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
Grounded in lived experience, this NYC program supports young people and families facing mental health challenges by connecting them with peer advocates who help them access resources and build resilience. Support happens through mentorship, trust-building, and guidance that meets families where they are.

Life is Precious Latina Girls Club & Suicide Prevention Program (provided by Comunilife)
Created by and for Latinas, this program supports Latina teens in NYC and beyond who are at risk of suicide by providing bilingual, culturally responsive services in a safe, after-school setting. Through academic support, creative arts therapy, and family engagement, it promotes healing and connection.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.
Children and youth from birth to age 21 with chronic illnesses or medical disabilities receive integrated health, mental health, family support, foster care, and educational services. Through coordinated care, NAC helps young people remain safe and healthy.

Queens Affirming Youth & Family Alliance (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
In a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment in Queens, LGBTQIA+ youth and families can access affirming services that help achieve emotional well-being and security.

Sesame Flyers International Inc.
Children, youth, and families in Brooklyn can access academic support, youth development, employment opportunities, recreation, advocacy, and community-based services. Through structured programming, Sesame Flyers promotes empowerment and long-term success.

Sounds of Saving
Young people ages 14–24 can explore how music supports mental health through tools, content, and curriculum designed for healing and self-expression.

The Door
New York City youth ages 12–24 can access counseling, housing support, legal services, education, career development, health services, and recreation. Through comprehensive programming, The Door helps young people build stability and opportunity.

The Fellowship Initiative (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
Providing social and emotional support to young men of color, ensuring success in high school, college, career, and beyond nationwide. Through mentorship, leadership development, and cohort-based programming, TFI helps build pathways to long-term success.

The Fresh Air Fund
Children from underserved New York City communities can participate in free outdoor experiences, sleepaway camps, leadership programs, and enrichment opportunities. Through transformative experiences, The Fresh Air Fund helps youth build skills and confidence.

The New York Foundling
Across NYC, this organization supports children, families, and adults through evidence-based programs in child welfare, health, and education.

VNS Health 
Individuals and families can access home care, behavioral health services, hospice care, and health plans where they feel most comfortable. Through community-based support, VNS Health helps people live and heal with dignity.

Youth & Family Wellness Services (provided by Vibrant Emotional Health)
Designed to strengthen families, identify mental health and substance use needs early, and provide care and support in homes or communities, this New York State Medicaid-eligible program supports children and youth (ages 5–21) facing mental health or substance use challenges.