Helpful Links and Resources
For emotional support during the Corona-virus pandemic:
Call the NY State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line:
1-844-863-9314
The Emotional Support Line provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the Corona virus emergency. The Help Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling.
For emotional support in a crisis:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY line: 800-799-4889
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE :
Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline: 1-800-342-3720
TO REPORT ELDER ABUSE :
National Center on Elder Abuse
1-855-500-3537 Elder abuse can also be reported to your local Dept. of Aging or Social Services.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE :
Call the 24-hr domestic violence and sexual violence hotline :
English : 1-800-942-6906 English TTY : 1-800-818-0656
Spanish : 1-800-942-6908 Spanish TTY : 1-800-780-7660
SUPPORT FOR GAY/LESBIAN/BI/
TRANSGENDER YOUTH:
The Trevor Project: 24/7 crisis helpline : 1-866-4-U-Trevor
Advocacy and resources for students at : www.thetrevorproject.org
Pride Center of the Capital District. https://www.capitalpridecenter.org Phone: (518) 462-6138
Support groups for LGBTQ youth and adults. Provides a safe social environment, information about resources, community education and outreach, and case management and counseling services for trans individuals.
FOR GENERAL & OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION
ON HUMAN RESOURCES, CALL 211
ON HUMAN RESOURCES, CALL 211