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