We wash our hands and wear masks to take care of our physical health, but mental health is just as important. If you’re struggling, a list of mental health resources is available by clicking the “Read More” link.
New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline
Phone: 1-844-863-9314
The Emotional Support Line provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Help Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling.
Willow Domestic Violence Center
Phone: 585-222-7233
Text: 585-348-7233
Web: willowcenterny.org
Both numbers are available 24/7. The Rochester-based organization also has a website with information specific to situations during the coronavirus pandemic.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Web: thehotline.org
Advocates are available 24/7, and can also be reached by chat on the website.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
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.
Crisis Text Line
Text: Text GOT5 to 741741
Free confidential crisis intervention via text, available 24/7.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Text: Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Web: samhsa.gov
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine
Phone: 1-800-950-6264
NAMI’s peer-support services are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time).
New York State Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Resources
Web: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html
Includes multilingual tips for mental wellness and more.
Headspace NY
Web: headspace.com/ny
Headspace is a meditation and mindfulness organization partnering with Governor Cuomo to offer a “special New York collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises.”
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Phone: 1-800-662-4357
SAMHSA’s helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Rochester Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 585-232-6720
Web: rochester-ny-aa.org
Rochester Alcoholics Anonymous is answering their phone 24/7. Their website also has links to local online meetings.
Published on April 17, 2020.
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