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Mental Health
Mental Health
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Mental Health Impacts All of Us
Mental Health Impacts All of Us
Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, schools, and communities.
One in five children struggle, or at some point in their life will struggle, with their mental health.
Half of all mental-health and substance-use conditions start before age 14.
Approximately one in five students who could benefit from additional mental-health supports does not get them.
Get Help Immediately
Get Help Immediately
Text "WELL" to 65173, call 1-888-NYC-WELL (692-9355), or chat now
NYC-Well is a confidential mental health information and referral line with access to mobile crisis teams. Staffed by trained social workers 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Interpretation services are offered for 200+ languages.
NYC Well services are provided through ThriveNYC, which is a comprehensive public health approach to mental health in NYC. The program works to shift the culture, remove stigma around mental health, and make help-seeking normal.
To learn more about ThriveNYC, view the ThriveNYC Roadmap for Mental Health.
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NYC Well : 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.
Find Services :No matter what you're dealing with there are people who can help. Search our database for behavioral health and substance use services that work for you.
Helping Your Child Cope with a Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents
Children’s Mobile Crisis Team Rapid Response Crisis Care
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