MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

Family Service League's DASH Crisis Center and Hotline are open 24-Hours!

DASH is located at 90 Adams Avenue, Hauppauge, NYThe DASH Center and Hotline 631-952-3333

are opened 24 hours a day for those facing a mental health or addiction crisis.

Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services

Behavioral Health Resources

The current health crisis posed by COVID-19 has limited many of the Behavioral Health resources normally available to our community. With the recent CDC and NYS Department of Health recommendations banning gatherings of (10) individuals or more, many community supports are (temporarily) suspending their meeting places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We understand the impact this may have on many Suffolk County residents. We would like to let you know that help is still available! Check out this list of resources!

Behavioral Health Resources

• Response Hotline: 631-751-7500; www.responsehotline.org
• Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) Mental Health Helpline – 631-471-7242
• Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) Peer Support Line: 631-471-7242 ext. 1217 (offering extended hours). Online peer support groups are also available at http://mhaw.org/programs/online-peer-support-groups (Thursday – 7:00pm to 8:30pm; Saturday – 6:30pm to 7:30pm; and Sunday – 6:30pm to 7:30pm)
• Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) Family Support Line: 631-226-3900

• LICADD 24/7 Substance Use Hotline*: 516-747-2606 or 631-979-1700 (secure video counseling sessions available), Live credentialed LICADD clinician
• www.licadd.org

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273- TALK (8255)
• DASH (Diagnostic Assessment and Stabilization Hub)°*: 631-952-3333, www.fsl-li.org/help-services/diagnosis-assessment-and-stabilization-hub-dash/ (mobile services available)

Phone and Online Self Help Resources

• Phone and Online AA Meetings: https://aa-intergroup.org/directory_telephone.php
• NA Meetings Online: https://tinyurl.com/NAonline
• Emotions Anonymous: 651-647-9712 (National Hotline)
• Suffolk AA Intergroup: 631-669-1124
• Suffolk NA: 631-689-6262
• SMART Recovery Online Community: smartrecovery.org/community/

MHAW Expands Peer Support Services Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Following guidance from the Governor and County Executive, the offices of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) are closed for an indefinite period of time. We have been immersed in transitioning all of our services to tele-mental health platforms.

Since the Coronavirus began to invade our lives and restrict our lifestyles, many of us have struggled with the onslaught of frightening messages and the negative effects of social isolation. Many community members have communicated their need for increased support and guidance.

In response to this need, MHAW will be offering expanded hours for our Peer Support Line and our Healing Connections Peer Support Groups to Suffolk County residents. These services are staffed by our trained and experienced Certified Peer Specialists. The objective of this telephone and online support will maximize access to those we serve and help to minimize the potential negative effects of social isolation during this challenging time.

New operating hours for the Peer Support Line:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Saturday, 5:00pm-10:00pm
• Sunday, 2:00pm-7:00pm

The Peer Support Line can be accessed by calling 631-471-7242 ext. 1217.

Our online Peer Support Groups can be accessed through this link on our website: http://mhaw.org/programs/online-peer-support-groups

Peer Support Groups are offered:

• Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
• Saturday, 6:30pm-7:30pm
• Sunday, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Additional group meetings times will be announced within the next week including a group facilitated by our Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project.

Additional information regarding MHAW peer support services can be found on our website, www.MHAW.org. MHAW also offers a Mental Health Helpline at (631) 471-7242 or via the “I Need Help” button on our website.