Crisis Resources
- The Child Mind Institute - is open and available for both you and your child during this crisis. They will provide live telehealth evaluations based on your concerns. This is an excellent site that provides a range of support and services.
- Single Stop Services - Single Stop provides free counseling on entitlements, health insurance, financial guidance, social services, and legal services.
- Talking to your child about COVID19 – Get some advice from the Child Mind Institute on how to talk to your child about COVID19 in a way that will be reassuring and not make them more worried than they already may be.
- NYC Well – NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance misuse support, information and referral. You can reach the toll-free help line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text and online chat. Mental health professionals there can link you to the services you need.
- Coping with Anxiety Techniques – If you have anxiety, try taking deep breaths in sync with these live viral GIFs which will ask you to breathe to the rhythm of the image's movement.
- 35 Fun Things to Do when Stuck at Home - Being ‘stuck’ can make you feel like there is nothing to do. Try these 35 fun things to do at home!!
Hotlines
Suicide Hotlines
1-800 SUICIDE (784-2433)
1-800 273-TALK (8255)
Suicidal Prevention Hotline- 1-800-827-7571
Domestic Violence Hotline
National Sexual Assault hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
Spanish 1-800-942-6908
Battered Women and their children 1-800-603-HELP
Elder abuse Hotline 1-800-252-8966
Grief/Loss Hotline 1-800-395-5755
Family Violence Hotline
LGBTQ Hotline
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564
Homeless/ Shelter Hotlines
Homeless 1-800-231-6946
American Family Housing 1-888-600-4357