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NYC Well — Talk, Text, or Chat

Crisis Support

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Mental-health crisis line: call or text 988
Call NYC 311 — the City can point you to other options.

What this program is

NYC Well is New York City's free, confidential connection to mental health support. Trained counselors provide support for problems like stress, depression, and anxiety, crisis counseling and suicide prevention counseling, peer support, and referrals to ongoing care — in over 200 languages.

Who can get it

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How to apply

Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), text WELL to 65173, or chat online at nyc.gov/nycwell.

Get help

1-888-692-9355

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Source and last updated

Source: New York City — NYC Well (official page) View official source
Agency: New York City — NYC Well
Updated: Source date not published · Checked October 24, 2026

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https://www.nyc.gov/nycwell

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