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24/7/365 Support

Everybody needs help sometimes. Whatever you are dealing with, you don’t have to do it alone.  

NYC Well is New York City’s free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. NYC Well is staffed by trained professionals who can help you find the services that best meet your needs.

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Interpreters are available for 200+ languages. Stay on the line, and you will be connected with a counselor who can connect you to translator services.

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中文

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For Relay Service for Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Call 711

NYC Well Counselors are trained to accept calls from hearing impaired individuals using Video Relay Services.

Text

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A service for NYC residents, available 24/7/365. Text anytime! Interpreters are available for 200+ languages. Call 1-888-NYC-WELL to be connected with a counselor who can connect you to translator services.

NYC Well Texting Service

English

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Español

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中文

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If you need support and prefer to chat, NYC Well Chat is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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Emergency?

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What to expect when you call

A caring, trained counselor or peer support specialist will listen to your concerns or help you through a crisis and give you the support, resources, and referrals you need to move forward and be well.

All calls are confidential and interpretation services are available.

Teens: Stressed? Text it Out!

Whatever your age, NYC Well is the place for you.

NYC Well Texting Service