Bridge Back to Life centers provide addiction and counseling services. While addiction is the primary issue, they also assist clients with co-occuring mental health concerns. They also offer groups specifically for the LGBTQ community.
Bridge Back to Life centers provide addiction and counseling services. While addiction is the primary issue, they also assist clients with co-occuring mental health concerns. They also offer groups specifically for the LGBTQ community.
The Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture’s mission is to assist individuals and families subjected to torture and other human rights abuses to rebuild healthy, self-sufficient lives. PSOT offers supportive group therapy for torture survivors, psychiatry, psychotherapy, art therapy, and yoga classes.
Eligibility: All survivors of torture.
Terra Firma
Terra Firma is a medico-legal partnership focused on unaccompanied immigrant children and immigrant families. They offer comprehensive medical care for children and adults, pro bono legal services to those at risk for deportation, tauma-informed individual, family and group mental health interventions, and case management services, such as insurance enrollment.
Eligibility: All immigrant children and families with an emphasis on those already in immigration proceedings.
Mixteca
Mixteca is a community-based organization that addresses the needs of the Mexican and Latinx community in Brooklyn. Their Healthy Relationships Support Program helps foster healthy relationships between spouses and within families and offers culturally sensitive domestic violence resources. They also offer individual counseling, emotional support workshops, and support groups for Latinx LGBTQ youths and family members.
Eligibility: Accepts all Latinx immigrants.
Voces Latinas
Voces Latinas has a domestic violence prevention and response program that works with survivors of violence to ensure that they and their children are safe. This includes screening for depression and trauma, developing safety plans, and assistance navigating the social and legal system. They also offer rapid, confidential HIV testing.
Eligibility: All immigrant Latinas.
A non-for-profit, multi-program, family-oriented health and human services agency that provides culturally sensitive services to children adults and families in all of New York Communities.
A non-for-profit, multi-program, family-oriented health and human services agency that provides culturally sensitive services to children adults and families in all of New York Communities.
The Center is dedicated to empowering LGBT people and building a strong community. They offer substance use treatment for adults and youth, recovery support, and counseling services for a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, eating disorders, and self-harming behavior.
Outpatient mental health clinic providing adults (ages 18+) with individual, family and group psychotherapy, and medication management.
non-for-profit, multi-program, family-oriented health and human services agency that provides culturally sensitive services to children adults and families in all of New York Communities.
Provides behavioral health, primary care, Insurance Enrollment and Social Services, Diabetes Care, HIV/Aids care
The Libertas Center provides integrated, strength’s based, and trauma-informed medical, mental health, social and legal services to address the multifaceted needs of immigrants throughout New York City who have survived physical/psychological torture. They have partnered with Elmhurst Hospital’s Primary Care Clinics to provide clients with ongoing primary care and medical assessments.
Eligibility: Those who were tortured outside of the United States. To see if you are eligible: http://www.libertascenter.net/for-survivors
AAFSC provides culturally and linguistically competent services to all immigrants and refugees. They have an anti-violence helpline and serve survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. Their Case Managers help surivors process emotions and build safety plans. AAFSC also provides legal advocacy, court accompaniments, translation services, and assistance with Orders of Protection.
Eligibility: Open to all immigrants and refugees.
The Roberto Clemente Center has a mental health care clinic and continuing day treatment programs. They have bilingual (English/Spanish)-bicultural therapists who can offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, individual and group therapy, psychopharmacology services, couple and family therapy, and rehabilitation services.
Eligibility: Everyone, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
Sapna NYC
Provide mental health support to South Asian women. Sapna NYC’s mental health counselor provides one-on-one sessions in English, Bengali, or Hindi/Urdu. They also offer workshop series focusing on mental health issues, destigmatizing mental health, and mental health access. Additionally, they hold women's support circles.
The Asian Outreach Program offers multilingual, multicultural mental health and substance abuse services to Asian families. The clinics particularly focus on helping immigrant families adjust to new circumstances. Services include: mental illness treatment, child abuse and neglect prevention, domestic violence counseling, and parent education workshops.
Eligibility: Open to all, regardless of immigration status. However, if you do not have insurance, fees will have to be paid out of pocket.
Behavioral and mental health specialists work with you to treat every aspect of your health, with respect and dignity. From medication to family counseling to behavioral therapies, they are there to help people live complete lives.
Provides behavioral health, primary care, Insurance Enrollment and Social Services, Diabetes Care
Bay Ridge Counseling Center is an outpatient mental health clinic that provides culturally sensitive services to all age groups. Therapists specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, substance abuse, and social isolation as well as other emotional health issues.
Eligibility: All residents of Brooklyn. Sliding scale fees are offered to those without insurance. Offers counseling for LGBT immigrants.
Mosaic provides psychological and behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults that in the of individual counseling, medication consultation, case management and therapy groups. They also provide education, resources, and referrals.
Provides behavioral health, primary care, dental care, Insurance Enrollment and Social Services, Free Health Clinic for the Uninsured, Diabetes Care
Mexican Coalition works to empower Latinx youth and families, many of them immigrants and essential workers. They offer nutritional counseling, assistance applying for NYC Care, and are part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Through their "Amiga Confidente" program, they have partnered with universities in Mexico and Central American to offer counseling for people experiencing difficult emotional situations. Mexican Coalition also has a specific group, called "Miradas y Sentires" for women migrants and can help community members connect to other healthcare resources they need. In addition, Mexican Coalition offers legal support in the following areas: citizenship applications, family petition, work permit renewal, and translation of legal documents. They can also provide information on your righs and connect you with other needed legal resources.
North Central Bronx Hospital offers a variety of services for people with mental health or substance abuse disorders. Their Adult Outpatient program serves people age 18 and older "that have psychiatric or emotional problems which get in the way of daily functioning."
Eligibility: Open to all residents of the Bronx, regardless of their ability to pay or their immigration status.
Apicha Community Health Center is committed to provide underserved and 'othered' communities with access to quality primary care and support services. They have experience working with people of color as well as individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, as well as people affected by HIV/AIDS. They also have Health Insurance Navigators that can provide assistance with accessing affordable health care.
Eligibility: Everyone, regardless of ability to pay, patients who live below 100% of the federal poverty level or have Medicaid can get a two way metro card so they can attend their appointments.
This organization offers comprehensive primary care services to all, regardless of ability to pay, language, or immigration history. Services include: internal medicine, pediatric care, OB/GYN, dental care, and mental health care. Currently, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are also offering telehealth appointments.
Eligibility: Asylees/refugees and asylum seekers. Mental health service only provided to patients who go to clinic for primary care services. Referral needed from primary care provider.
Provides behavioral health, primary care, Insurance Enrollment and Social Services, Diabetes Care
Their mental health clinics in Brooklyn work with children, adults, and families struggling with mental health challenges; They start with an assessment and evaluation and develop a treatment a plan that might include short‐ or longer‐term counseling, medication management and connection to other community resources.
Astor provides services through children’s outpatient clinics, day treatment, a therapeutic nursery, family support, and a school-based initiative; a prevention program funded by the Administration for Children’s Services is operated by Astor as well.
The Institute is committed to high-quality, affordable health care for all. They accept all patients regardless of ability to pay. They offer counseling and other services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. They also have a Trauma-Informed Linkage to Care clinic.
Eligibility: Asylees/refugees and asylum seekers.
Psychotherapy and medication management are available for adults 18 years and older
They provide Psychiatric Emergency Services, Psychiatric Inpatient Units, Outpatient Services, Assertive Community Treatment, Medially Supervised Outpatient Program, Med-Psych Clinic
Eligibility: Everyone has access to care regardless of immigration status or ability to pay
Provides behavioral health, primary care, Insurance Enrollment and Social Services, dental care
Provides behavioral health, primary care, dental care, Insurance Enrollment and Social Services, Diabetes Care, Services for HIV/AIDS, Women’s Health Care
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is a non-profit, community-oriented mental health organization. They provide services to children, adolescents and adults throughout the NYC area. NYPCC believes everyone deserves access to the best mental health care. They hire bilingual, multicultural staff who live in the neighborhoods they serve, they stay open 7 days and are committed to improving the quality of mental healthcare services throughout the NYC area.
Eligibility: All
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is a non-profit, community-oriented mental health organization. They provide services to children, adolescents and adults throughout the NYC area. NYPCC believes everyone deserves access to the best mental health care. They hire bilingual, multicultural staff who live in the neighborhoods they serve, they stay open 7 days and are committed to improving the quality of mental healthcare services throughout the NYC area.
Eligibility: All
The Psychological Center is a community mental health clinic located on the campus of The City College of New York (CCNY). Their clinic is dedicated to delivering excellent and affordable psychological care to the West Harlem community and the broader New York metropolitan area. College members and individuals from the wider community are welcome. Clinic offers a range of services to meet the needs of adults, adolescents, and children. These services include individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, as well as psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
CCM operates five NYS licensed mental health clinics that offer culturally sensitive treatments including group and family therapy and psychological, psychiatric & psychosocial diagnosis. They also offer workshops on domestic violence, anger management, and parenting skills, and run special programs for alcohol and substance abuse, crisis counseling, and women living with HIV and AIDS.
Eligibility: Open to all who reside in Brooklyn and Manhattan, even those without insurance.
PHF is affiliated with PurpLE Family Health, a medical practice in New York City, that provides trauma-informed healthcare for gender-based violence survivors and their children. PHF's support of this entity ensures that the cost of healthcare for survivors is covered in full.
Eligibility: Survivors of gender-based violence and forced migration.
Offers a mental Health Care/Emotional support group in Spanish that meets Wednesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Zoom. A new topic is covered each week.
NYC Care is a health care access program that guarantees low-cost and no-cost services at NYC Health + Hospitals to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. Through this program, you receive a membership card that allows you access healthcare at NYC Health + Hospitals across the city, choose your own primary care provider, receive preventative care (vaccinations, routine screenings, mammograms), and mental health support.
Eligibility: Accepts all immigrants, does not require insurance. They do not keep a record of information regarding your immigration status.
Safe Horizon hotlines offer presonalized non-judgemental support for those who have experienced domestic violence, rape or sexual assault. They can assist with crisis counseling, safety planning, help finding domestic violence shelters, and provide information about resources.
Eligibility: Serve everyone regardless of language, income, gender identity, or immigration status.
Multi-Cultural, Trauma-Informed and Gospel-Centered Counseling. They offer individual, couple, and family counseling.
Eligibility: All
If you are thinking of suicide or are worried about a loved one, please call this line for 24/7 emotional support.
Eligibility: Everyone anywhere in the U.S.
The Counseling Center at St. Francis of Assisi offers affordable, low-cost mental health counseling (currently over telphone and Zoom). They provide counseling in the following areas: anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; marriage and couples; sexual abuse and domestic violence; bereavement; and addiction.
Eligibility: People of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, regardless of immigration status.
Free 24/7 hotline for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
Eligibility: Everyone anywhere in the U.S.
If you are a victim of sexual assault, call this hotline to speak to a trained specialist for confidential support, information, and advice. You can also access a confidential chat online: English: https://hotline.rainn.org/online Spanish: https://hotline.rainn.org/es
Eligibility: Everyone anywhere in the U.S.
A traditional charity hospital, as well as a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary medical, dental and behavioral healthcare services, in addition to select specialties: optometry, podiatry, and cardiology. We provide care regardless of economic, social, immigration, or insurance status. Also, provide free door-to-door transportation through our Good Health Shuttle, a five-borough program servicing more than 250 shelters and domestic violence safe houses in NYC, and to the public housing communities of Astoria, Ravenswood and Queensbridge Houses in Northwest Queens.
VIA is dedicated to empowering and supporting Venezuelan forced migrants and helping them navigate social, cultural, and economic challenges. They offer wellness and emotional support workshops, English classes, and educational and legal orientation workshops.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis (anxiety, depression, trouble with an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself), you can speak to a trained crisis counselor 24/7 via text, Whatsapp, or Facebook messenger.
Eligibility: Everyone anywhere in the U.S.
(Formerly NYC Well). You can call, text, or chat online with clinicians who are available to give you advice about your problem and can also assist with identifying counseling services in the city. They also provide suicide & crisis intervention services.
Eligibility: All NYC residents.
RIF provides a virtual weekly support group to help asylum seekers share the unique challenges of seeking asylum, celebrate accomplishments, and support one another. Registration is not needed and the zoom link is on the website. The group is offered in English with French and Spanish interpretation. They do not provide psychological evaluations, however they list organizations that do.
Eligibility: Asylees/refugees and asylum seekers
Call this number for immediate crisis counseling if you are experiencing emotional distress related to a natural or human-caused disaster including: tornadoes, hurricanes, severe storms, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, drought, incidents of mass violence, anniversaries of trigger events.
Eligibility: Everyone anywhere in the U.S.
