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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