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Mental Health Helpline
631-471-7242 ext. 2 (Open weekdays, 9:00am to 5:00pm.)
helpline@mhaw.org (Monitored weekdays, 9:00am to 5:00pm.)
MHAW’s Mental Health Helpline is available to all Suffolk County Residents who require help in finding and accessing assistance for themselves, for a friend, or a family member. We provide information and referrals to community resources for persons living with mental health or emotional needs, their families, and service providers.
When a Mental Health Helpline call is received, a brief assessment will be conducted with the individual caller so they can be linked to an appropriate resource. When needed, callers may be provided with additional advocacy through direct phone calls to other service providers to arrange for appropriate services.
You can also search our online Community Resource Directory.
If you are in immediate need to speak to someone or know someone in crisis you can contact:
Response of Suffolk County 24/7 Crisis Hotline
Crisis intervention/referral hotline open 24/7/365.
631-751-7500 or dial 988
Crisis Text Line
Anonymous texting service available 24/7.
Start a conversation by texting GOT5 to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis line open 24/7/365
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text to 838255
Veterans Chat Support
Suicide Hotline (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Cop Line
1-800-COPLINE (267-5463)
https://www.copline.org
Frontline Helpline
Run by Frontline Responder Services. Offers 24/7 coverage with first responder call-takers.
1-866-676-7500
Fire/EMS Helpline
Also known as Share The Load.
1-888-731-3473
Crisis Text Line
A service that allows people in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
Text Start or Help to 741-741.
DASH Hotline
Crisis care for children, adults, and families. Available 24/7/365.
631-952-3333
About DASH
Here for You Blue
https://hereforyoublue.org/il3
General Resources
For Adults
COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults (CDC)
How Mindfulness Facilitators Can Lead Through COVID-19 (Mindful Leader)
Healing Connections Online Peer Support Groups (Association for Mental Health and Wellness)
LIADV Hotline 24 Hour Hotline call 631-666-8833 (Long Island Against Domestic Violence
Orders of protection may still be obtained remotely with the assistance of our advocates. Contact our hotline for this, or to gain access to our shelter, safety planning, and any other questions or concerns.
For Parents
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis (Child Mind Institute)
Supporting Families During COVID-19 (Child Mind Institute)
Essential Workers Seeking Childcare or call 646-926-3784 (Child Care Council of Suffolk)
Children’s Mental Health Services in Suffolk County
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (Public Broadcasting System)
For Veterans
Suffolk County Veterans Resource Guide (Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency)
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency (County of Suffolk)
Online Veterans Peer Support Groups (Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project)
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk)
VA Hospital at Northport or call 631-261-4400 (U.S. Veterans Administration)
Free and Confidential Help for Post 9/11 Veterans (Here to Help Military and Families)
Veterans Yoga Project Facebook Page
Resources for Veterans & Families During COVID-19 Emergency (NYC Veterans Alliance)
Help for Suffolk Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic (Long Island Advance)
Long Island Resources for Veterans (Suffolk County Council VFW)
Substance Use