Trauma, Grief and Racism Resources
New York State Mental Health Trauma, Grief and Racism Resources.
If your life or someone else's is in imminent danger, please call 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
988 offers 24/7 access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing emotional distress. If you or someone you know needs crisis support, dial 988 at any time.
Crisis Text Line: Text GOT5 to 741741.
An anonymous texting service available 24/7. Starting a conversation is easy.
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline:: 1-800-985-5990
Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
Advocates are available 24/7 to talk to anyone who is experiencing domestic violence, looking for information or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
If you are in need of grief resources, click on the links below.
Coping With Grief Reminders - Reminders for people coping with grief
Helping Others Grieve - Supporting Others Through Grief and Trauma
The Mental Health Effects of Racism - Highlighting the Impact that Racism Has on Individuals
Trauma: What Parents Should Know - Signs and symptoms of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and what parents need to know.
Supporting Your Child in the Face of Trauma - Ways to help your child build resilience if they have experienced trauma.
Racism: Emotionally Supporting Your Child or Teen - This resource offers guidance to consider, no matter where you are on your journey.
If you are in need of mental health resources , click on the links below.
Click on the links below to be directed to additional NYS resources and information.
NYS Department of Health - Emergency Preparedness
NYS - Office of Emergency Management
NYC Emergency ManagementSAMHSA Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery