resources
Welcome to our digital calming room. During difficult times it's especially important to take time to check in with our emotions. Try some of the activities below to reduce stress and bring your body back to a state of peace and calmness. Remember what works one day may not work the next, be open to trying new things. Find what helps you!
Maybe you're in the mood to shake things up and move around a bit! Try out a PE class with Joe Wicks! His classes have been a big hit all over the world!
How about a little coloring? Try this link if you feel like engaging in some mindful coloring.
Why not spend some time relaxing with an audiobook? Audible has a large selection of audiobooks for free!
Community Based Resources
Please be advised that this list does not include all available resources. (Updated 7/29/2020)
*If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of hurting themselves or others. call 911*
If you are seeking emergency/crisis support:
Mental Health/Substance Use Crisis Resources
Suffolk County Mobile Response Team and DASH (Diagnostic, Assessment, and Stabilization Hub): Open 24/7 for children/adults in mental health/substance use crisis. 90 Adams Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788 or 631-952-3333
Children's Crisis Respite: Short-term residential care for children during a mental health crisis. 631-370-1701
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) at Stony Brook Hospital: 631-444-6050 Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741-741
LICADD Substance Abuse 24/7 Hotline: 631-979-1700
NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314
Response Crisis Center: 24/7 crisis support. 631-751-7500
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 24/7 crisis/counseling support after a disaster. 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Additional Crisis Resources
NYS Child Protective Services Hotline: 1-800-342-3720
Suffolk County Adult Protective Services: 631-854-3195
Suffolk County Department of Social Services Emergency Services After Hours Hotline: 631-854-9100
VIBS Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault 2417 Hotline: 631-360-3606
If you are seeking general information, referrals, advocacy, or self-help:
Mental Health/Substance Use Information, Referrals, Advocacy, Self-Help
• Suffolk County Department of Community Mental Hygiene: 631-853-8500 or view the full 2020 Directory of Behavioral Health Services at https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Mental-Hygiene
Adult Single Point of Access: Information and service linkage for adults ages 18+. 631-853-6204
Al-Anon: Support for families/friends of individuals struggling with alcoholism. 631-669-2827
Alcoholics Anonymous: 631-654-1150
Association for Mental Health and Wellness Helpline: 631-226-3900
Children's Single Point of Access: Information and service linkage for youth ages 5-21. 631-853-8513
Hands Across Long Island (HALI): Peer-run mental health support. 631-234-1925 Human Understanding & Growth Services, Inc. (HUGS): Linkage to local substance use resources. 631-288-9505
Joe's Project: Support to those affected by suicide. 1-888-375-2228
Long Island Families Together (LIFT): Support for families of children with mental health challenges. 631-264-5438 www.lift4kids.org
Narcotics Anonymous of Suffolk: 631-689-6262
New York State Office of Mental Health Long Island Field Office: 631-761-2508
THRIVE: Peer-run substance use recovery support for adults. 631-822-3396
Additional Information, Referrals, Advocacy, Self-Help
2-1-1: Guide to local health and human services agencies. Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211i.org
Adelante of Suffolk County, Inc.: Support services for families, available in Spanish. 631-234-1049
Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of NY: Support for adoptive/foster families and relative caregivers. 1-888-354-1342
Help Me Grow: Information/service linkage for families of children under 5 years old. 516-548-8924
Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, Inc.: 631-630-3300
LGBT Network: 631-665-2300 or visit www.labtnetwork.org
Long Island Against Domestic Violence: 631-666-8833
Long Island Hospice Care Network: 516-832-7100
Long Island Problem Gambling Resource Center: 516-226-8342 Suffolk County DSS: Protection of vulnerable populations, financial assistance, heating/shelter/food resources. 631-854-9930
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Regional Office: 631-434-6100
Smithtown Children's Foundation: Financial assistance and emotional support to Smithtown families. 516-835-1219
Suffolk County Office for the Aging: 631-853-8200
Suffolk County United Veterans: 631-924-8088