NYC 988 (formerly NYC Well) 

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Description: NYC 988 offers free, confidential mental health support 24/7. Individuals can speak with a counselor via phone, text, or chat to access mental health and substance use services. This service is available in more than 200 languages 

Website: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/nyc-988/ 

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Here are some mental health resources you can look into if you are experiencing any distress:

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 - You can get support for mental and substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: call 1-800-662-4357; text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748, reply HELP to reach an information specialist; TTY 1-800-487-4889. 
This is a free, 24-hour, confidential treatment referral and information service line, available in English and Spanish.

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- You can explore this link to locate community support groups or local programs, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.samhsa.gov/findsupport/health-care-or-support/support-group-orlocal-program  

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- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is a confidential peer support service that provides information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providers; call 1-800-950-6264 Monday through Friday, 10A.M to 10P.M. ET. 
      - Learn more about NAMI: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  

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- NAMI also has a program called NAMI Connection. You can find peer support groups for people 18+ living with mental health conditions, available in-person or virtual, and meet weekly/every other week/monthly): https://www.nami.org/program/namiconnection/  

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- You can also find a therapist in your area with Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 

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- Lastly, here is a PDF of Participant Counseling Resources, where you may find counseling services/resources if you are experience any distress after completing the study: https://couhes.mit.edu/document/couhes-conducting-research-on-mental-health-topics-participant-counseling-resources-2021

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Safe Horizon 

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Description: Safe Horizon, formerly the Victim Services Agency, is the largest victim services nonprofit organization in the United States, providing social services for victims of abuse and violent crime. Operating at 57 locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City. 

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Website: https://www.safehorizon.org/ 

Phone: 1-800-621-4673 

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Violence Intervention Program 

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Description: The Violence Intervention Program is the only organization in New York City led by and for Latinx survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 

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Website: https://www.vipmujeres.org/ 

Phone: 800-664-5880