Comprehensive Support and Resources

Your Reference to Help and Healing

No matter the challenges you face, know that there are organizations and resources here to support you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and seek the help you need.

Local Westchester County, NY

  • My Sister’s Place: provides support and resources to domestic violence and human trafficking victims.
  • Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS): offers counseling, mental health services, and social services.
  • Family Services of Westchester: provides mental health services and supports for individuals, families, and communities.
    • Phone: 914-937-2320
    • Website fsw.org
  • Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP): provides food assistance, rental assistance, homeless prevention services, and more.
  • Westchester Independent Living Center: provides resources and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
  • Hope’s Door: provide domestic violence prevention and support services.
  • The Loft: provides mental health services for LGBTQ and youth ages 13-20.
  • Mental Health Association of Westchester County: provides free mental health counseling and case management services.
  • Legal Services of the Hudson Valley: provide free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Westchester County.
    • Phone: 1-877-574-8529
    • Website: lshv.org
  • Pace Women’s Justice Center: provide free civil legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

New York State

  • New York State Domestic Violence Hotline: provides confidential support for victims of domestic violence and offers resources on legal assistance and mental health counseling.
  • New York City Crime Victims’ Hotline: can refer you to agencies that provide individual counseling and medical services.
    • Phone: 1−866−689−HELP (4357)
    • Website: nyc.gov
  • New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: offers resources for parents, employers, and more on issues surrounding child abuse and neglect.
  • New York Courts: Domestic Violence Resources: provides free and private help and information whether you are ready to leave the abuser or not.
  • NOW NYC: connects individuals to the right resources if they’re facing divorce or custody issues, domestic violence or sexual assault, sexual harassment.
  • Vibrant Emotional Health: provides trauma response and crisis intervention resources.
  • CDC Injury Center: Provides research in action with dating matters, a free online course available to educators, school personnel, youth leaders, and others working to improve the health of teens.
    • Phone: 1-800-232-4636
    • Website: cdc.gov
  • New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: directory includes organizations and programs that provide shelter and services to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.
  • State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers: provides contact information and websites for related national and State organizations that offer information about child welfare.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Provides information on the link between substance use, mental health conditions, and traumatic experiences. Also offers resources for resilience-building training programs.
    • Contact: 1−800−662−HELP (4357)
    • Website: samhsa.gov

National

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: offers confidential support, information, and resources to individuals affected by domestic violence.
    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): provides support and resources for survivors of sexual assault and incest in the United States.
    • The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: provides a 24/7 support line for children and adults to report and receive help for cases of child abuse and neglect.
      • Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
      • Website: childhelp.org
    • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: provides 24/7 confidential support to individuals in crisis and aims to prevent suicide through compassionate and empathetic intervention.
    • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
      • Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), Text: 62640
    • American Psychological Association: provides resources and information for individuals seeking mental health help.
      • Phone: 1-800-374-2721 or 1-202-336-5500
      • Website: apa.org
    • Crisis Text Line: provide free, 24/7 support to individuals in need of emotional or mental health help. Also available in the UK and Ireland.
    • Trevor Project Lifeline: provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-24.
    • Mental Health America (MHA): provides mental health resources, support, and information for people of all ages.
    • Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): organization providing support for people with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more.
      • Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
      • Website: adaa.org
    • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: provide educational resources, support groups, research funding, and advocacy for suicide prevention.
      • Crisis Line: Call or Text: 988 or Text: TALK to 741741, Phone: 1-888-333-AFSP (2377)
      • Website: afsp.org
    • Futures Without Violence: provide resources to address domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, and more.
  • National Center for Victims of Crime: provides resources, help and support for victims of crime in the US.
  • Legal Services Corporation: ensures equal access to justice through the provision of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
    • Phone: 1-202-295-1500
    • Website: lsc.gov
  • Dept. of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime: administers crime victim assistance programs and federal funds to support victims, families of homicide victims, and other individuals affected by crime.

International

  • Befrienders Worldwide: Emotional support to prevent suicide.
  • Child Helpline International: Global network of child helplines.
  • Lifeline International: Global network of crisis centers.
  • World Health Organization: Global health information and resources.
  • Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.): is a non-profit organization that provides assistance and resources for victims, specifically those affected by sex trafficking. They focus on rescuing children from sex slavery and ensuring ongoing aftercare.

Please note that while all these resources provide invaluable support, in an immediate life-threatening situation, always call 911 or your local emergency number.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, please call emergency services. For non-emergency support and guidance, explore the resources listed here, and remember that reaching out for help is a courageous and essential step towards healing and well-being.

You are not alone.

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