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988 Lifeline
Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org
Whether you’re facing mental-health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, counselors are available.
National Helpline
Call 800-662-4357 or text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U). Maintained by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the helpline provides referrals in English and Spanish to treatment facilities, support groups and community organizations. Or search online at findtreatment.gov.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME or HOLA to 741741 or via WhatsApp to connect with a counselor at any time. See crisistextline.org.
New York Hopeline
Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text 467369. This helpline offers assistance for alcoholism, drug abuse and problem gambling.
National Alliance on Mental Health
NAMI operates a helpline at 800-950-6264 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays for support, information and resources, or text HELPLINE to 62640. It is not a crisis hotline. See namiputnam.org or namimidhudson.org.
LGBT Hotline
Call 888-843-4564 weekdays between 4 p.m. and midnight or Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. for peer support, information and local resources. See lgbthotline.org. There are also hotlines for coming out (888-688-5428), youth (800-246-7743) and seniors (888-234-7243).
Dutchess
Dutchess Stabilization Center
The center, at 230 North Road in Poughkeepsie, is open 24 hours a day. No appointment is necessary, and no one is denied service based on ability to pay. It is designed for people suffering from depression, suicidal thinking, substance abuse detox, emotional distress or anxiety, family distress or relationship issues and changes in performance, friendships and/or behavior at work or school. People who are suicidal, with intent and means; have a plan, intent and/or the means for self-harm or harm to others; need immediate medical intervention; or have an unstable or uncontrollable medical condition should be taken to a hospital.
Dutchess Helpline
Call or text 845-485-9700 or download the Dutchess Helpline app to connect at any time to a mental health professional to discuss emotional distress, anxiety, depression, family issues, addiction or for how to find services.
Dutchess Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
Call 845-372-5500. The team is available at any time for crisis response and interventions for individuals of any age.
Mental Health America
Based in Poughkeepsie, MHA offers workshops and support groups. Call 845-473-2500, ext. 1325, or visit mhadutchess.org.
Putnam
Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub
Call 845-809-5050 or visit philipstownhub.org. The Hub, at 5 Stone St. in Cold Spring and 3590 Route 9 in Philipstown, offers referrals and care coordination for mental health and addiction recovery. It also organizes support groups and programs. Consultations are free and confidential.
Putnam Crisis Intervention Hotline
Call 845-225-1222. A counselor will make recommendations tailored to your specific situation.
Putnam Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
Call 845-379-2463.The team is available weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. for crisis response and interventions for individuals of any age.
Mental Health America
Based in Carmel, MHA offers workshops and support groups. Call 845-278-7600 or visit mhaputnam.org.
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