MHA-NYC Programs
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Over 2 million callers have received immediate crisis
counseling and mental health referrals through the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline. Lifeline is a network of more than 145 crisis
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.
Staying In Balance Toolkit
Helps Workers Manage Stress MHA-NYC's groundbreaking
program, Staying In Balance: Coping in an Uncertain
Economy, helps workers manage the increases in stress that
come with an uncertain economy and increased demands in the
workplace. Learn more about the Staying In Balance Toolkit here.