Therapy is important, but social support is everything.

A Mobile Crisis Team is a group of behavioral health professionals — such as social workers, peer specialists and family peer advocates — who can provide care and short-term management for people who are experiencing severe behavioral crisis.

Service are primarily provided in people's homes, as well as in schools for children experiencing crisis. Mobile Crisis Teams are available in all five boroughs.

Mobile Crisis Teams respond to referrals placed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. They typically provide an in-person visit within two hours of receiving a referral.

This service is for people who do not need immediate hospitalization.

Crisis and Social Resources

Domestic Violence Resources in New York

FindHelp.org

The LGBT Community Center in NYC

The Center is a safe and affirming community center for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to access lifesaving services and make meaningful connections. 

Project STAY

Project STAY (Services to Assist Youth) provides friendly, compassionate and comprehensive health care services to young people between the ages of 14-29.

Project STAY has been transforming health care and health education for over 30 years, inviting young people across New York City to participate in holistic sexual health services. Knowing the obstacles youth face in seeking sexual and reproductive health care, our team strives to improve access to care and healthy outcomes for people in our community

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

NYC and Queens Mobile Crisis Response Team

988 Crisis Hotline 

LGBT Resources

Crisis Text Line

The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 via text and chat to anyone in the United States experiencing a crisis. This resource provides mental health support via text.

To access this resource, text “HOME” to 741-741. More information about the Textline and what to expect when connecting with a crisis counselor can be found on their website.

Check eligibility and get help applying for food stamps/SNAP

The Trevor Project

This free and confidential* suicide crisis hotline is available by text, call, or chat 24/7 and serves LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States. The TrevorLifeline supports LGBTQ+ young people in active crisis situations and provides suicide intervention and prevention resources.

To access this resource, call 1-866-488-7386. For text-based support, text “START” to 678-678. The Trevor Project’s chatline can be accessed here or via the Trevor Project website. Additional resources and information (including their confidentiality statement) can be found on their website.

Identity House 

Identity House is an all-volunteer community that provides counseling services to support and encourage LGBTQ+ adults who are working through issues around sexual orientation and gender identity & expression, including among other things alienation, relationships, and family.

Hey I’m Trans

Support for coming out and all aspects of being trans.