Community Resources for School Social Workers & Guidance Counselors
Manhattan – Mental Health Referrals
Ackerman Institute for the Family
936 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
212-879-4900
*Provides services in English and Spanish
*Free webinars for parent/caregivers: https://www.ackerman.org/free-parent-caregiver-webinars/
Roberto Clemente Family Guidance Center
540 E 13th Street, New York, NY 10009
212-387-7400
*Provides services in English and Spanish
https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/clemente/our-services/
The Child Center of NY
*Provides services in multiple languages
https://childcenterny.org/locations/
The Child Mind Institute
101 E 56th Street, New York, NY 10022
212-308-3118 (Insurance not accepted)
https://childmind.org/care/#request-an-appointment
FREE Mental Health and Psychoeducational Evaluations:
https://healthybrainnetwork.org/participate/
Hetrick Martin Institute
2 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003
212-674-2400
Provides community, basic needs, health, education, and career services to LGBTQ youth.
National Alliance for Children’s Grief
Raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death, and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them.
https://childrengrieve.org/find-support/9-find-support/38-programs-in-new-york
The Door
555 Broome Street, New York, NY
212-941-9090
Provides comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment.
Queens -Mental Health Resources
The Child Center of NY
*Provides services in multiple languages
https://childcenterny.org/locations/
The Child Center of NY’s Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program https://childcenterny.org/integrated-services/
Crecer Inc.
4610 61st Street, Woodside, NY 11377
347-642-4086
*Provides services in English and Spanish
Cohen Children’s Medical Center - Northwell Health (Long Island)
Emergency Pediatric Behavioral Health Services - (718) 470-7640
& Behavioral Health Urgent Care, lobby level - (718) 470-3148.
269-01 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Cohen’s Children’s Northwell Health (Long Island)
Mineola Behavioral Health Center - Urgent Care
156 First Street, Lower Level
Mineola, New York 11501
(516) 321-5770
Bronx -Mental Health Resources
The Child Center of NY
*Provides services in multiple languages
https://childcenterny.org/locations/
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
579 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY
(718) 485-2100
*Provides services in English, Spanish and Bengali
CMBronx@nypcc.org
Brooklyn -Mental Health Resources
The Child Center of NY
*Provides services in multiple languages
https://childcenterny.org/locations/
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Bushwick
102 Pilling Street, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 602-1000
*Provides services in English, Spanish and Creole
CMBushwick@nypcc.org
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center – East NY
2857 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 235-3100
*Provides services in English, Spanish and Creole
CMLinden@nypcc.org
Staten Island –Mental Health Resources
The Child Center of NY
*Provides services in multiple languages
https://childcenterny.org/locations/
City-Wide Mental Health Resources
NYC Well (including mobile crisis)
1-888-NYC-Well (1-888-692-9355)
Text: WELL to 65173
Free, confidential mental health support hotline (call, text, chat)
*Provides services in multiple languages
https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/
New York State OMH - New York City Children’s Center (NYCCC)
Provide behavioral health care services to youth with serious emotional disturbances. Offers inpatient hospitalization, behavioral health clinic, day treatment/intensive day treatment, intensive case management, crisis intervention, learning resource center, community respite, and youth and family support within a safe and therapeutic environment.
Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx Campuses.
*Remote option is currently available.
New York City Children's Centers (NYCCC)
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Community mental health centers licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and staffed by bilingual and multicultural clinicians and board-certified psychiatrists. Help clients of all ages deal with issues like stress, depression, anxiety and trauma. Telehealth services are also available by telephone or video.
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (Nation-wide)
Disseminate and implement evidence-based practices for mental disorders into the field.
Guidelines on what to do after a school tragedy: https://mhttcnetwork.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/After%20a%20School%20Tragedy_FINAL050919.pdf
City-Wide Substance Abuse Resources
Outreach NY
Residential & Outpatient for teens
1-833-674-6967
(Located in Queens, Brooklyn & Long Island)
Realization Center
Treatment (After school)
Union Square 212-627-9600
Bklyn 718-342-6700
The Child Center of NY’s Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program
https://childcenterny.org/integrated-services/
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Community mental health centers licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and staffed by bilingual and multicultural clinicians and board-certified psychiatrists. Telehealth services are also available by telephone or video.
City- Wide Legal Immigration Resources
Safe Passage Project
185 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-324-6558
Provides free lawyers to immigrant and refugee children who are being deported.
UnLocal
45 W 29th Street #203, New York, NY 10001
646-216-8210
Offers free legal immigration consultations and representation to New York’s immigrant communities.
VOLS (Volunteers of Legal Service)
40 Worth Street, Suite 820
New York, NY 10013
212-966-4400
Provide pro-bono legal services to New York City communities. They help families resolve legal problems that may impact a child's health and ability to succeed in school.
Employment Services
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
Offer education, job training, and employment.
https://obtjobs.org/about/#contact
Department of Youth and Community Development
City's lead agency for youth employment programs. Their employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain work experience and further their education.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships.page
City-Wide Food Resources
The Door
555 Broome Street, New York, NY
212-941-9090
Offers evening meals Monday through Friday, along with snacks, nutritional education and counseling from experienced nutritionists and food experts.
https://door.org/programs-services/food-and-nutrition/
Food Bank NYC
Search the map to find a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center, or SNAP enrollment site near you.
https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/
City-Wide Housing/Shelter
Borough-Based Drop-In Centers
Young people between the ages of 14 to 24 are welcome. Food, clothing, showers, laundry and case management services are available. Receive referrals to crisis services programs and additional support services. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/runaway-homeless-youth/borough-based-drop-in-centers.page