Taking care of our mental well-being is just as important as taking care of our physical health. At the Ghanaian Mental Well-being Project, we believe everyone deserves access to support, care, and healing. Whether you’re dealing with daily stress, navigating difficult emotions, or looking for someone to talk to, this resource page is here to help.
Below, you’ll find a list of trusted services—ranging from free 24/7 helplines to mental health clinics and wellness tools—that are available to individuals and families across New York City.
Local Mental Health Support in NYC
NYC Well
Free, 24/7 confidential support, crisis counseling, and referrals in over 200 languages.
1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
Text “WELL” to 6517
https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nyc-well.page
NYC Health + Hospitals
Public hospitals and clinics offering mental health services across NYC.
1-844-NYC-4NYC
https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/mental-health-services/
Speak with a doctor: https://ondemand.expresscare.video/landing
Program for Survivors of Torture (Bellevue Hospital)
Culturally sensitive care for individuals affected by trauma and human rights abuse.
212-562-8752
info@survivorsoftorture.org
https://www.survivorsoftorture.org/
462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
National Helplines & Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Confidential, 24/7 support for emotional distress or mental health crisis.
Dial 988
https://988lifeline.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Peer support and education for individuals and families.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text “HelpLine” to 62640
https://www.nami.org/help
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support via text message.
Text “MHFA” to 74174
Website: Crisis Text Line
The Trevor Project
Support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
866-488-7386
Text “START” to 67867
Website: The Trevor Project
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Support during natural disasters or community-wide stress.
1-800-985-599
Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Find a Therapist or Community-Based Support
Explore these directories to find providers based on location, language, payment options, and cultural background
https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/providers/?region=
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help
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