I am feeling down or anxious - what should I do?
You can contact NYC Well at 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355) or text WELL to 65173 to talk to a counselor or to find free and affordable mental health support in NYC. The Helpline is staffed 24/7 by trained counselors who can provide brief supportive therapy and crisis counseling in over 200 languages.
Or you can text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a Counselor at the Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling.
Additionally, if you want to engage in other mental health services, such as psychotherapy and medication management, here are some referrals:
- Fortune Society
Phone: (212) 691-7554
Email: info@fortunesociety.org
Provides licensed behavioral health treatment for individuals with justice involvement. Offers both Telehealth and in-person mental health services.
- New Horizon Counseling Center
Phone: (718-845-2630)
Please call to schedule an appointment. They offer an array of services in all 5 boroughs from in-patient, Day treatment and more
- Liberty Fund
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Brooklyn or Manhattan, you may be eligible for Liberty Fund case management services including mental health support. Call the CJA Helpline (646-213-2683, press 4) to get connected with Liberty Fund.
Here are several crisis and suicide hotlines to speak to a confidential trained specialist for more support, free of cost:
Call 988
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone (866-488-7386), text message (678678) and online chat at thetrevorproject.org.
Crisis Text Line, text 741741 or chat them online
Do you have other questions about mental health support not answered here? If so, call the CJA Helpline (646-213-2683, press 4) to talk to an Outreach Member and see if you can get the answer to your question.