Emotional support resources from NY Project Hope
NY Project Hope, a FEMA funded program of the NYS Office of Mental Health, provides emotional support to help NYS residents navigate through the challenges caused by the ongoing pandemic. Project Hope offer a free and confidential emotional support helpline, online wellness groups, a website filled with supportive resources (NYProjectHope.org) and public education.
NY Project Hope offers:
- An Emotional Support Helpline: Our Helpline is staffed by trained crisis counselors who help callers talk through their emotions and find resources to help them cope with the challenges of COVID. Call the Helpline at 1-844-863-9314, any day between 8am-10pm.
- Online Wellness Groups: Virtual discussion groups, facilitated by trained crisis counselors, provide emotional support to help people cope with changes caused by COVID. These free, confidential groups are open to all; no registration is required.
- Supportive Resources: NY Project Hope offers digital educational materials, a supportive social media presence, and a website filled with resources and relevant materials that folks can access anytime at nyprojecthope.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Our services are always confidential, free, and anonymous.
We are glad to provide free NY Project Hope printed materials and presentations. Click here to request NY Project Hope posters and cards or to schedule a public education session.
Please contact Cheryl.Gerstler@omh.ny.gov if you have any questions or need additional information.
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