EMERGENCY? Call 911. Need crisis support? Call/text 988.
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We recommend that any New Yorkers looking for mental health and/or substance misuse services call NYC 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling/texting 988 or sending a chat at nyc.gov/988 to be connected to free services.
NYC 988 is New York City’s free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Provides crisis assessment, crisis stabilization, prevention planning, and caregiver support to children and teens who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Teams will respond within 2 hours of receiving a crisis referral. Call 1-718-742-7106
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 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.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
The Emotional Support Line (1-844-863-9314) provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency.
A groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV!
The app is entirely free—so you don’t have the distraction of paid content that’s inaccessible to you as a free user.
If you explore “All Sessions” you can access the free meditations all in one place and also take a peek at what the upgrade to a paid plan offers.
Free Audio Resources for mindfulness meditations.
Youth/Adolescents
New York Center For Children provides free, bilingual, trauma-focused, comprehensive evaluation and therapy services to victims of child abuse and their families, for as long as their healing requires.
The New York Foundling school based mental health services operate in elementary, middle, and high schools in the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan and are part of New York City’s Community School Initiative.
Astor Child Guidance Center is a community-based non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development services in New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley region and the Bronx.
Jacobi Behavioral Health Services offers a comprehensive continuum of consultative, inpatient, ambulatory, and emergency services for people with mental health and substance abuse disorders (children and adults).
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families. A continuum of services is offered that includes inpatient as well as outpatient psychiatric care.
BronxCare Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive care for mental health and chemical dependence for adults, adolescents, and children.
Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) Psychiatry offers both inpatient and outpatient services. They work on a consultative model, supplementing your primary physician with behavioral, emotional, and social support.
Comunilife provides vulnerable communities with housing and culturally sensitive supportive services including the Latina Adolescent Suicide Prevention program, Medical Respite program and health and housing services.
Gotham Health, Morrisania provides mental health counseling and behavioral therapy for both children and adults
St. Barnabas Hospital (Formerly Fordham-Tremont Mental Health) offers a wide range of clinical services to children, adults and geriatric patients. Individual, group, and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention and psychopharmacological services are provided.
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. A non-for-profit, multi-program, family-oriented health and human services agency that provides culturally sensitive services to children adults and families in all of New York Communities (counseling, Head-start, homebased, residential and family support services).
Mosaic Mental Health offers parent-child attachment intervention as well school based, clinics, family support, and school consultation services.
Adults/Parents:
Ginger Roots free resources for staying grounded.
BronxWorks offers programs to increase health equity and education for women and mothers to improve birth outcomes in the Bronx and decrease infant mortality rates.
Visiting Nurse Service of NY Community Mental Health offers programs that serve the mentally ill, and provides geriatric mental health case management, and offer mental health counseling to children and families.
Bereavement
Calvary Hospital - free groups, some in Spanish in the Bronx.
Trauma Specific Resources
The Butler Center provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment for children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse, have been exposed to violence or may have experienced trauma related to abuse and neglect. Services provided include medical evaluations, forensic interviews, behavioral health services, training and consultation. Call 718-920-8071 for more information.
Safe Horizon works with survivors of all forms of violence, including racism, to move from crisis to confidence. Need help? Call the 24-hour hotline 1-800-621-HOPE (4673).
The Jewish Board services a wide range of emotional and social problems such as trauma, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), domestic violence, anxiety, depression and isolation. Staff speak a wide variety of languages, from Spanish and Russian to Farsi and Haitian Creole. Call 1-212-582-9100 for more information.
Sanctuary for Families aims to minimize the effects of domestic violence on vulnerable children, cultivate healthy families in the wake of violence, and break the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Call (212) 349–6009 for additional information.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
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.
a 24-hour mental health hotline that provides free crisis intervention and referrals by phone. You can call (888) NYC-WELL or text WELL to 65173.
The Emotional Support Line (1-844-863-9314) provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency.
HomeSchool Life Food Community Meals: The New York City Department of Education is committed to making free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get free meals at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city. Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
No one will be turned away at any time
All adults and children can pick up multiple meals at one time
Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises
Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
No registration or ID required
Find Food: is a food bank for New York City. To obtain assistance. Contact : 212-566-7855.
Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center Food Pantry: For safety, three people will be admitted to enter the pantry at time on a first come first serve basis.
Address: 1130 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10456
Email: asepulveda@bronxworks.org
Contact: 718-508-3169
Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway Food Pantry
Address: 2157 Holland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Time: Thursday 10:30 am until supplies last
Contact: 718-792-4744
Christ Apostolic Church WOSEM Citadel of God Almighty: Food Pantry
Address: 442 East 183rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Time: Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Contact: 718-364-4320
Shiloh Temple Pentecostal Church: Food Pantry
Address: 719 E. 223rd St., Bronx, NY 10466
Time: Tuesday 8am-12pm; Thursday 9am-1pm
Contact: 718-405-1280
BOOM! Health Harm Reduction Center: Food Pantry
Requirements: must bring ID
Address: 226 East 144th St., 3rd Fl., Bronx, NY 10451
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12- 2PM
Contact: 718-292-7718 x228
The Campaign Against Hunger at Andrew Jackson Housing Dev: Food Pantry
Address: 785 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
Time: Monday - Friday 10 am- 3pm
Contact: 718-773-3551
Community Food Pantry at Highbridge: Food Pantry
Requirements bring ID with photo and current address.
Address: 1363 Ogden Ave., Bronx, NY 10452
Time: Tuesday 10am-1pm, Thursday 12pm-3pm
Contact: 718-960-2262
St. Luke’s Food Pantry: Food Pantry
ID is required with proof of address clients living in 10453 zip code.
Address: 623 E. 138th St., Bronx, NY 10453
Time: Friday 10am-12pm.
Contact: 718-665-6677
St. Ann’s Church of Morrisania: Food Pantry
ID is required.
Address: 295 St. Ann’s Ave, Bronx, NY 10454
Time: Wednesday & Friday 10:30 am – 2 pm, Sunday 11:30 am – 2 pm
Contact: 718-585-5632
Bread Basket at Woodycrest United Methodist Church: Food Pantry
Address: 89 West 166th St., Bronx, NY 10452
Time: Wednesday 12 pm - 2 pm
Contact: 718-538-7500
Project BRAVO: Food Pantry
During COVID-19, clients who arrive early to the food pantry will be assisted before 12 pm on Monday’s and Friday’s. Those who arrive Wednesday’s before 10 am will be assisted.
Address: 3058 Bainbridge Avenue, 10467
Time: Monday and Friday 12 pm -2 pm, Wednesday 10 am-12 pm
Contact: 718-655-3648 x23
Part of the Solution (POTS): Pre-Packaged Bags
Address: 2759 Webster Avenue, 2nd Fl, Bronx, NY 10458
Time: Mon-Sat 9am-12pm, or Saturday 3:30 pm-5:30pm
Contact: 718-220-4892
Salvation Army Bronx Citadel: Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Address: 425 E. 159th St., Bronx, NY 10451
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 pm-2 pm Soup Kitchen walk-ins.
Tuesday 10 am-12 pm ID and proof of address required to register by appointment but are taking walk-ins.
Contact: 718-665-8472
Food Home Delivery for seniors/homebound
Home Delivery: nyc.gov/GetFood or call 3-1-1
New York Legal Assistance Group: Call the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG’s) COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline (929-356-9582) to get answers to legal questions for New Yorkers impacted by COVID, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The hotline can offer advice on Advanced Planning (Standby Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Wills), Consumer Debt (Debt Collection, Wage Garnishment), Employee Rights (Paid Leave, FMLA, Working Conditions), Housing (Eviction, Rent Arrears, Foreclosure, Mortgage Relief Options), Unemployment Benefits, Public Benefits, Special Education issues (K-12), Stimulus Payment Questions.
Many important services and benefits are available to all people, regardless of immigration status. Some of these services are for emergency needs. The services listed below are available to all people, including undocumented immigrants.
Child welfare and foster care services
Public school education
School breakfast and lunch programs
Senior services and senior center programs provided by the Department for the Aging
Services that protect against consumer fraud provided by the Department of Consumer Affairs
Protection against discrimination provided by the Human Rights Commission
Services and facilities provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation
Services provided by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Public library services and special events
Public transportation
Police and fire protection
Children under 19 are eligible for health insurance under the New York State Children’s Health
Insurance Program (CHIP)
Pregnant women, children under 5 years of age, and mothers of babies up to 6 months old (or 12
months if breastfeeding) are eligible for nutrition education, nutritious food, and breastfeeding
support under Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
Prenatal care for pregnant women under the Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP)
Emergency medical care, including ambulance services
Domestic violence counseling
Immunizations
HIV testing and counseling
Emergency Shelter
Poison Control Hotline
Food pantry services
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC):
Are you experiencing harassment from your landlord or do you need advice on a housing issue? Call NMIC’s temporary hotline at (929) 512-4565. The Hotline is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Tenants’ Rights Hotline by the Met Council on Housing: (212) 979-0611 (English and Spanish).
Legal Services NYC: Hotline to help New Yorkers apply for public benefits like SNAP and Medicaid, as well as manage rent and utilities arrears. Call (917) 661-4500 for a free, confidential assessment.
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) NY COVID-19: Legal Resource Hotline to help New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 get answers to essential legal questions. Reach the hotline and leave a message at (929) 356-9582, Monday-Friday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Report Attempted Evictions: Anyone with knowledge of City marshals attempting to execute on warrants of eviction can report this activity by calling DOI’s Bureau of City Marshals at (212) 825-5953.
NYCHA Information for Residents Struggling with Rent Hardships:
NYCHA encourages households experiencing a loss of income to visit the NYCHA Self-Service Portal.
Section 8 participants can report a decrease in household income by completing an Interim Recertification via the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at https://selfserve.nycha.info.
Section 8 participants can also call NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center (CCC) at 718-707-7771 to request the Voucher
Holder’s Request Interim Change form by mail.
Families who experience a complete loss of income may qualify for NYCHA’s Minimum Rent Exemption. NYCHA will automatically apply the exemption as appropriate.
IDNYC: A card for all New Yorkers, from all backgrounds, and from all five boroughs. Your immigration status does not matter. The free, municipal identification card for New York City residents, ages 10 and up.
Additional Resources for Counselors and Clients
A list of resources by the American Counseling Association
Fordham to Distribute $1.25 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds from State Ed Department
"Fordham’s Community Schools Technical Assistance Center (CS-TAC) has been tasked with distributing $1.25 million from the state education department to community-based organizations across New York City and Long Island to help local families recover from the pandemic."
"In a few weeks, Fordham CS-TAC will invite community-based and faith-based organizations across New York City and on Long Island to apply for state CARES funds—which are separate from the city’s CARES funds—in grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000; grants will be awarded in May or June."
"This fall, Fordham CS-TAC will begin the second phase: professional development workshops that train teachers and staff on how to incorporate social and emotional learning into their lessons—and in turn, teach those strategies to their students."
The leading provider of training and information for young people with any disability (age 0-26) in New York City, their families, and the professionals who support them.
We create access to educational, employment, and independent living opportunities, and advocate with families for meaningful inclusion in the broader community.
Some of the related workshops provided by CCMH:
Advocacy Skills for Families
Understanding My Child’s IEP
If you are aware of students in urgent need or students who would not be served by the project, they can be connected with the service by calling 1-888-NYC WELL.
Please click on this LINK for a list of mental health clinics in the Bronx for your convenience.
