Helping Hands
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Get help with feelings of anxiety, depression, chronic stress and more. Receive individual and confidential counseling and support. Mental health is vital to a healthy outlook, no issue is too small or unimportant. Support is for all ages.
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Information & Resources
NYS COVID-19 Coping Circles
New Yorkers are coping with a lot. Coping Circles are free six-week support and resilience groups, held by video or phone, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. Coping Circles are enrolling until August 31, 2020. Please sign up by August 31st.
Emotional Support Line
1-844-863-9314
Through the NYS Office of Mental Health.
SNAP Application Process
RSVP Suffolk
To receive speak to a HIICAP Counselor and receive reassuring messages, please call 631-979-9490, extension 21. Leave a message with your name and phone number and you will receive a call back.
Veterans Caregiver Support Line
1-855-873-4775
Through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Island Harvest & Lyft
Coping with Fear and Sadness During a Pandemic
Created by the Hofstra University PhD Program in Clinical Psychology. This resource has some great information for every family member!
Supporting Children during COVID19
Provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts. The Center is housed at the University of Massachusetts with Child Trends as the lead evaluating agency, with funding from SAMHSA and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and additional support from HRSA.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224
Chat through the National Domestic Violence Hotline or text LOVEIS to 22522.