For Immediate Emergencies, Call 911
Local Resources
Behavioral Health Response Team (BHRT): (845) 517-0400 or Toll Free: 1 (844) 255-BHRT (2478)
The Behavioral Health Response Team (BHRT) provides mobile behavioral health services and crisis intervention 24/7, 365 days a year to individuals, families and agencies in Rockland County. The Team will come to you if a mental health situation needs immediate intervention.
CANDLE Rockland Community Awareness Network for a Drug-Free Life and Environment
CANDLE was founded as a non-profit organization in 1982. Its mission is to prevent substance abuse and violence among youth. CANDLE's goal is to improve the health and climate of our schools and our communities by providing prevention education and resistance strategies to youth and their adult allies, and support programs for young people at risk
Mental Health Association of Rockland
The mission of the Mental Health Association of Rockland County is to provide mental health preventive, supportive, treatment and advocacy services to children and adults in our community.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Rockland
NAMI Rockland provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness and other mental health disorders can build better lives. The organization promotes research, fosters understanding and combats discrimination and stigma through outreach to the community.
NAMI Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
Online Resources
The Smiling Mind: Mental Fitness for Everyone
Common Hotline Numbers
*Please note that hotlines are NOT a substitute for psychotherapy.
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Suicidio Prevención (En Español): 1-888-628-9454
National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
NYS Hopeline: 1-877-8-HOPENY
NAMI Helpline: 845-359-8787 (English) & 845-359-8784 (Spanish)
If you need someone to talk to, but you're not in a crisis, we hope you check out a WarmLine instead.