Primary Need: Mental / Behavioral
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
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Mental Health Literacy in Schools
The Education Department website contains guidance and educational resources on supporting mental health education.
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Medicaid Health Homes
The Health Home Program is for New Yorkers receiving Medicaid to connect with health care providers, mental health and substance abuse providers, medication, housing and social support services.
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Growing Up Healthy Hotline
1-800-522-5006. Call the Department of Health hotline for information about health care, nutrition, and other health and human service programs 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Operators speak various languages.
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Find a Behavioral Health Provider
Use this NYS Office of Mental Health provider directory to find a behavioral health provider in New York State.
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Statewide Family Support Programs
Find mental health services for children and families across New York State. Connect with your local Regional Parent Advisors and Youth Partners who provide a forum for family and youth support services.
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Residential Treatment Facility Program Information for Caregivers
Residential Treatment Facilities offer inpatient mental health services for youth under the age of 21 with severe symptoms. Young people admitted to a program go to a school on, or close, to the facility.
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Children’s Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Children’s Home and Community Based Services offer services and supports to children with mental health needs and their families in their home and community.
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Children’s HCBS & CFTSS Agency Site Map
Locate and access information on home and community based services, child and family treatment, and support service programs.
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Children’s Community Residence (CCR) Program Information for Caregivers
Children’s Community Residences provides services for youth experiencing serious emotional disturbances and in need of a temporary place to live with supervision, structure, skill building, and behavior support.