Local Resources
AFSP Hudson Valley/Westchester
The focus of AFSP is on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.
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Greater Mental Health of New York
Greater Mental Health of New York is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide array of person-centered, recovery-oriented services​ to meet the needs of each individual. ​
Information and Referral Line which provides information about mental health, resources and referral information.
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United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline offers health and human services information, referral, assessment and crisis support to help callers find the assistance they need to address the everyday challenges of living, as well as those that develop during times of disaster and other community emergencies.​
24/7/365 hotline for personal assistance
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The families and members of NAMI Westchester are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness through education, support and advocacy services provided by people with lived experience.
NAMI Westchester Helpline/Office (914) 592-5458
St. Joseph's Hospital - Crisis Prevention and Response Team
The Crisis Prevention and Response Team (CPRT) is an interdisciplinary mobile team of mental health professionals (social workers, a child and family specialist and a psychiatrist).​ The CPRT serves any person in Westchester who is experiencing, or is at risk of, a psychological crisis, and who requires mental health intervention.
24/7 phone support
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center of New York
New York State Office of Mental Health’s Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY) is the lead entity in suicide prevention in the state. Our mission is to promote, coordinate, and strategically advance suicide prevention across the state with the aim of reducing suicide attempts and deaths among New Yorkers.
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The LOFT - LGBTQ+ Community Center
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center is a non-profit institution that serves the LGBTQ+ community of Westchester County, NY, and the Hudson Valley Region. ​The LOFT Helpline provides community support and referrals on an over-the-phone and drop-in basis. Contacting The LOFT Helpline can connect you to LGBTQ+ affirming resources around the county.
​The LOFT Helpline - 914-948-2932 ext. 13
For LGBTQ+ affirming resources listed online, please visit lgbtlifewestchester.org
The trans lifeline connects trans people to the community supports and resources they need to survive and thrive.
(877) 565-8860 - Monday-Friday
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The Veteran's Crisis Line provides crisis support and intervention services to Active duty/Veterans and their family members 24/7.
988 then select 1 or Text to 838255
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Vet2Vet - Family Services of Westchester
Vet2Vet is led by veterans and is for veterans in Westchester County and the surrounding area. Vet2Vet has no affiliation with the VA system or the Federal Government. Participation in our veteran event and peer networking programs is free, anonymous and confidential.​
Director of Veterans Program/Vet2Vet - 914.358.4240
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Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health plans, oversees and coordinates services for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse disorders.​
Administration telephone for the Department of Community Mental Health​
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Directory of Community Agencies and Programs
This on-line resource directory has been created in the hope that residents and professionals will find it to be a helpful tool to locate the many and varied resources in Westchester County.
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© Westchester County Suicide Prevention Task Force.