Crisis Hotlines

  • 311
    • Dial “311”” to connect with various services and organizations, to request a face mask, and to connect with emergency food resources.
  • Response Crisis Center
    • 631-751-7500
    • The Suffolk County Crisis Hotline is available 24/7. If you are in crisis, in need of support or resources, or if you are feeling suicidal,  crisis counselors are as close as your phone, your computer or your mobile device.
  • Veterans Crisis Line
    • 1-800-273-8255 (and Press 1)
    • Text 838255 24/7 Support
    • The Veterans Crisis Line is open 24/7 365 days a year.
  • Veteran Caregiver Support Line
    • 1-855-260-3274
  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline
    • 1-800-662-4357
    • SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
  • Long Island Coalition for the Homeless
    • 631-464-4314 ext. 118 to connect with the Street Outreach Team
    • The mission of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is to end homelessness on Long Island, and alleviate the issues associated with homelessness and poverty for homeless and at risk persons in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
  • NYS COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
    • 1-844-863-9314
    • (Text) 741741
    • New Yorkers can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.
  • NY Connects
    • 800-342-9871
    • NY Connects offers a phone-based hotline with drop-in offices located in each of the five boroughs. It is a trusted place for older adults and New Yorkers with disabilities to discover ways to remain independent at home and in their community. NY Connects staff can also assist in exploring nursing home or other long-term residential care options.
  • Long Island Against Domestic Violence
    • 631- 666-8833
    • If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, or thinks she or he may be, L.I. Against Domestic Violence is standing by to help. Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to reach a trained domestic violence counselor. You will never reach an answering machine or be charged a fee. Counselors provide crisis intervention, information on options and linkage to all our services.
  • Alzheimer’s Association
    • 1-800-272-3900
    • The Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 helpline offers round-the-clock Alzheimer’s disease information and support.
  • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Line
    • 800-272-3400
    • The Association’s Long Island Chapter also offers daily support calls. Register to participate at 516-586-1507.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    • 1-800-273-8255
    • The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
  • Nassau/Suffolk Law Services
    • Ronkonkoma – 631-232-2400
    • Riverhead – 631-369-1112
  • Family Service League DASH 24/7 Hotline
    • 631-952-3333
  • Alcoholic’s Anonymous
    • 631-669-1624