Mutual Aid NYC

Filters: Mental & Behavioral Health

Crisis Intervention Hotline for Shelter Services

Call the Crisis Intervention Emergency Hotline at 1-888-358-2384 with questions about accessing shelter or other services, including if you have been denied access to shelter. Leave a detailed message...

1-888-358-2384

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Housing Safety from Violence

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence

Crisis Text line: Free text-based crisis counseling

Group: Crisis Text Line

In the United States, text HOME to 741741 at anytime 24/7 to reach a volunteer crisis counselor.

741741

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health

Developmental Disabilities Services

Group: Services: For the Underserved

Offers housing, employment, and other support for both children and adults. See each type of support for the best person to contact.

(877) 583-5336

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Housing Social Service Guidance

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Emotional Support and Crisis Response Hotline

Group: The Samaritans of New York

Call 212-673-3000 to reach The Samaritans of New York completely confidential 24-hour emotional support and crisis response hotline. It's available on an immediate and ongoing basis for individuals wh...

(212) 673-3000

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health

Free & Confidential Mental Health Support via Call Or Text

Group: NYC Well

Text or call 988 for Free & Confidential Mental Health + Substance Use Support open 24/7. A chat service is also available on the website. Interpreters are available for 200+ languages. Stay on the l...

988

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Medical

Free & Low-Cost Primary Care, Behavioral Health Services, Dental and Podiatry for the Homeless

Group: Care for the Homeless

Call (833) 423-4273 24/7 for information or a same-day appointment. Find walk-in locations on the website. You will be treated regardless of your ability to pay.

(833) 423-4273

30 East 33rd Street, 5th Fl New York NY 10016

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Medical

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents

Free diabetes supplies/medication, insurance/PAP help

Group: Mutual Aid Diabetes

Mutual Aid Diabetes (MAD) is available to help anyone with any type of diabetes to access free or low cost supplies and medication as well as assist with insurance coverage and patient assistance prog...

(646) 780-9571

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Additional Resource Libraries

Free Digital Mental Health Resources

Group: NYC Well

Library of apps and online services offering mental health support, including for depression, anxiety, and addiction.

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Additional Resource Libraries

Free healthcare access application for people with HIV/AIDS

Group: NY State Department of Health

The Uninsured Care Programs provide access to free health care (Drugs, Outpatient Primary Care, Home Care, Insurance Premium Payments, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection) for New Yo...

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Medical

Community Focus: Black/indigenous/people of color Youth LGBTQIA2+

Free Mediation Services for Brooklyn and Manhattan

Group: New York Peace Institute

New York Peace Institute offers free in-person mediation for folks in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Also offers conflict coaching and restorative processes to help you resolve your conflict.

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Safety from Violence Mutual Aid Organizing