Compiled by SRCs Kareen Halstead, Rachel Hollis, and Ally Barlow
*Coronavirus Updated Information
Center for Disease Control Coronavirus website
New York State Coronavirus Hotline: 888-364-3065
*Mental Health Support
National Suicide Prevention LifeLine: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
NYC-WELL: 1-888-692-WELL (9355)
NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.
Mobile Crisis: 1-888-692-WELL (9355)
A mobile crisis team is a group of health professionals, such as nurses, social workers and psychiatrists, who can provide mental health services, primarily in people’s homes. You can request help from a mobile crisis team if you are concerned about a family member, friend, or acquaintance who is experiencing (or at risk of) a psychological crisis. You can also request a team for yourself.
Online resource directory connecting New Yorkers with free and low-cost health and social services
IDCC Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center
2846 Stillwell Avenue Brooklyn
718-975-4888
The Jewish Board-Southern Brooklyn Family Services (telehealth available)
2233 Nostrand Ave 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11210
(212) 582-9100
New York Psychotherapy (Telehealth available): 1-718-602-1000
Crisis Text hotline
Text SHARE to 741741
Stop Breath & Think
App for IOS, Android or web for guided meditation
Virtual Hope Box
App for IOS, Android, or web. Multimedia app for distraction, inspiration, relaxation and coping skills.
*Food Security
Food Pantry Locator: maps.nyc.gov/foodhelp
Comprehensive list of food assistance programs including information on pantries, food closets, food banks, soup kitchens, congregate meal locations, food boxes, vouchers, etc.
Food Bank NYC: 1-212-566-7855
Warehouses and distributes free food for over 1.5 million hungry New Yorkers each year.
SNAP (formerly “food stamps”): 1-718-557-1399
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as “food stamps”) provides food assistance for nearly 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers including families, people who are aging and people with disabilities. The program helps families and individuals supplement the cost of their diet with nutritious foods.
Invisible Hands Deliver (Queens) (Grocery deliveries): 646-784-5583 or 917-359-1593
*Domestic Violence and Protective Services
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Child Abuse Hotline (Statewide Central Register): 1-800-342-3720
NYC Adult Protective Services: 1-212-630-1853
Day One Hotline: 1-800-214-4150
*Teen Sexual Health
Project Reach Youth Line Text: 347-880-8042
*Family Support
Family Assessment Program (FAP): 1-718-260-8550
FAP provides support to families that are struggling with everyday challenges. FAP works to strengthen families, reduce conflict, and connect your family to many services that provide ongoing support in your community. It helps families handle concerns such as a child running away, skipping school, or disruptive behavior, without having to go to court.
*Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-212-647-1680
Narcotics Anonymous: 1-212-929-6262
New York State HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY (467369)
*Legal Support
Legal Aid Society: 1-212-577-3300
The Legal Aid Society works throughout New York City to ensure everyone has access to justice. Our expert teams work across practice areas on nearly every area of law that impacts New Yorkers.
MFJ Legal: 877-417-2427
Mobilization for Justice offers free legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers throughout New York City to resolve legal problems in the areas of housing; foreclosure; civil, disability and aging rights; bankruptcy, tax, consumer, employment, government benefits, immigration, and kinship care.
Good Call NYC (free 24/7 emergency legal arrest hotline) 1-833-346-6322
*Housing Support
Coalition for the Homeless: 1-212-776-2000
Tenant Protection Hotline: 917-661-4505
*Poison control
NYC Poison Control Center: 1-212-POISONS (764-7667)
*Educational Resources
NYC Public Library
https://www.nypl.org/books-music-movies/ebookcentral/simplye
Free Access to Technology:
Altice USA – families must apply for free wifi
Comcast – families must apply for free wifi
Spectrum – families must apply for free wifi
Free Wifi Hotspots in New York