Mental Health Association of New York City
(MHA-NYC) is a nonprofit organization that addresses mental health
needs in New York City and across the nation. It is a local
organization with national impact and has a three-part mission of
services, advocacy and education. MHA-NYC identifies unmet needs
and develops culturally sensitive programs to improve the lives of
individuals and families affected by mental illness while promoting
the importance of mental health. For general information, call
212-254-0333.
Link2Health
Solutions, a wholly-owned, nonprofit subsidiary of MHA-NYC, is
a leading innovator developing technology and communications
infrastructure critical for supporting the emotional well-being of
individuals and communities in need. Through its service networks
and agency partnerships, Link2Health Solutions provides
high-quality, scalable programs that reach over 500,000 people
nationally every year.
MHA-NYC
Your Link to Health
Link2Health Solutions A
subsidiary of MHA-NYC, Link2Health Solutions promotes emotional
well-being across the country by combining the knowledge and
talents of its expert team with telephonic and web-based solutions.
Call 212-614-6357.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Over one
million callers have received immediate crisis counseling and
mental health referrals through the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline. Lifeline is a network of more than 140 call centers
nationwide, available 24/7 to people in suicidal crisis or
emotional distress. Veterans in emotional distress can
access help through the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline. For help,
call 1-800-273-TALK
(8255).
LifeNet is the portal for support, information,
and referrals to treatment for mental health and substance use
concerns-and is staffed exclusively by trained mental health
professionals. It is New York City's only toll-free, multilingual,
multicultural, confidential 24/7 hotline.
Call 1-800-543-3638. Visit
our website at www.800lifenet.org.
Center for
Policy, Advocacy & Education serves as a hub for
progressive thinking and action to change mental health policy.
Call 212-614-5753.
Geriatric
Mental Health Alliance of NY is a coalition of over 3000
individuals and organizations that advocates for improved policies
and services for older adults with mental health needs. Call 212-614-5753.
Veterans
Mental Health Coalition of New York City was formed by
MHA-NYC in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental
Illness of NYC. The mission of the Coalition is to promote
the mental health and well-being of New York City service members,
veterans, and their families through education, information,
collaboration, and promotion of a comprehensive array of services.
Call 212-254-0333.