If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.
Also take a look at NCUFY’s Mental Health Resources for Teens page.
Get Immediate Help in a Crisis
Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
Local Resources
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
(Main Line 914-995-5220)
Interactive Online Directory of Community Agencies and Programs
https://dcmhservices.westchestergov.com/DCMHservices/search.jsp
Saint Vincent’s Crisis Prevention and Response Team (Phone Support available 24/7)
(914)-925-5959
The Loft: LGBTQ+ Community Service Center (Supports for adults)
*Spanish speaking services available by pressing extension 4
(914) 948-2932
WJCS Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth
(914)-423-0610
The Children’s Village- Sanctuary Youth Shelter (Youth 12 to 17)
*Spanish speaking services available
1 (888) 997-1583
National Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988; Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español)
Use Lifeline Chat on the web (English only)
The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME,” “START” or “HELLO” to 741-741
The Trevor Project (Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Service for LGBTQ + youth)
1-866-488-7386 (24/7)
The Jed Foundation (JED) Mental health resource center
https://jedfoundation.org/
Safe Alternatives (Cutting/Self-Injury)
1-800-366-8288
SAMHSA’s National Helpline (24/7) treatment referral and information service
*Spanish speaking services available
1-800-662-4357
National Domestic Violence Lifeline
1800-799-7233 (24/7)
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-786-2929 (24/7)
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
1-800-931-2237 ( Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM ET & Friday 11AM-5PM ET)
For 24/7 crisis support, text ‘NEDA’ to 741741