PLACES TO GET IMMEDIATE HELP IN A CRISIS:
FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH WEBSITE:
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PLACES THAT OFFER IMMEDIATE HELP IN A CRISIS
CALL 911 IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, OR GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
- Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
- Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can call 1-800-799-4889.
- Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.
Retrieved from: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml on Sept. 5, 2019
HELP IN NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS IN NYS: 2-1-1 INFORMATION
What follows is for NYS only:
Call 211 (or Call 311 in New York City)
2-1-1 (and 3-1-1 in New York City) helps people cut through what can be a confusing and overwhelming maze of information and resources. The 2-1-1 Helpline is free, confidential and multilingual, and assists people in finding the answers to many different Health and Human Services-related questions. 2-1-1 (and 3-1-1 in New York City) helps people figure out what they need and links them directly to those resources. It can help with things like locating essential services, seeking volunteer opportunities, obtaining information on starting a small business, etc. It is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
2-1-1 ADIRONDACK (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(888) 774-0289 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in New York: Clinton, Essex and Franklin
3-1-1 NYC (New York)
(212) 639-9675
3-1-1 services available in the NYC region, which includes Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, and Richmond (Staten Island) counties.
2-1-1 CENTRAL NEW YORK (SYRACUSE)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(844) 245-1922 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in New York: Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence
2-1-1 FINGER LAKES REGION (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(585) 275-5151 Alternative Number
(877) 356-9211 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information, referral and crisis intervention/suicide hotline service for the following New York counties: Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, and Wayne. Serves as the hub site for the 2-1-1 Finger Lakes Region, working with two partner sites (2-1-1 Helpline and 2-1-1 Tompkins - see separate listings) to provide information & referral services to a 12 county region in the Finger Lakes (Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Steuben, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties). 2-1-1/LIFE LINE answers all after-hours, weekend and holiday calls for the region.
2-1-1 HELPLINE (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(800) 346-2211 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in New York: Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates.
2-1-1 LONG ISLAND (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(888) 774-7633 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in New York: Nassau and Suffolk.
2-1-1 MID-YORK (UTICA NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(844) 342-5211 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral for the following counties in New York: Oneida, Madison, and Herkimer.
2-1-1 NORTHEAST REGION (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(888) 366-3211 Alternative Number
(518) 694-8900 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral services for the following counties in New York: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.
2-1-1 SUSQUEHANNA RIVER REGION (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(800) 901-2180 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in New York: Broome, Chenango and Tioga. Maintains information for Delaware & Otsego Counties.
2-1-1 TOMPKINS/CORTLAND (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(607) 272-9331 Alternative Number
(877) 211-8667 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in New York: Cortland and Tompkins.
2-1-1 WESTERN NEW YORK
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(888) 696-9211 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral service for the following counties in New York: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming.
UNITED WAY’S 2-1-1 HUDSON VALLEY REGION (NEW YORK)
Home Page
211 Dial 2-1-1 from service area
(800) 899-1479 Alternative Number
(914) 993-3700 Alternative Number
2-1-1 information and referral for the following counties in New York: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.
MENTAL HEALTH-RELATED ARTICLES
Disclaimer: This list of resources is not comprehensive, and inclusion on this list does not represent an endorsement
DEPRESSION
- https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression
- https://www.apa.org/topics/depression/recover
- https://medlineplus.gov/postpartumdepression.html
- https://medlineplus.gov/depression.html
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617?p=1
ANXIETY
- https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders
- https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/panic-disorder
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml
- http://beyondocd.org/
- https://iocdf.org/
COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
STRESS
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
- https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management
- https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management
- https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/manage-stress
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-matters-most/201701/10-new-strategies-stress-management
- https://positivepsychology.com/stress-management-techniques-tips-burn-out/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950?p=1
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/coping-with-stress/art-20048369?p=1
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044494?p=1
- https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition/Managing-Stress
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
- http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/young_heart.htm
- http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=HEALTHY%20AGING
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10584657/Happiness-is-the-key-to-health-in-old-age.html
- http://issuu.com/roc55/docs/roc55-24/28 [Article from the magazine 55+. In this article I am interviewed on the topic of the increasing rate of divorce among baby boomers.]
- http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/rethinking-exercise-as-a-source-of-immediate-reward/?emc=edit_tnt_20150720&nlid=54969712&tntemail0=y&_r=3 [Article from the NY Times Blog that describes and summarizes some of the research and recommendations by Dr. Michelle Segar, who has developed a novel approach for integrating a regular exercise routine into your life.]
- http://www.cacareerzone.org/ [Excellent resource for people who are interested in pursuing an encore career, but who aren't sure what career options to consider.]
- https://www.tuck.com/sleep-aging/ [Excellent source of information about the sleep issues that affect older adults.]
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/4-ways-to-stay-connected-during-life-transitions/
DEALING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS
- http://www.divorcesupport.com/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/children-and-divorce.htm
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/co-parenting-tips-for-divorced-parents.htm
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/step-parenting-blended-families.htm
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/divorce
- https://www.webmd.com/parenting/kids-coping-divorce#1
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm
- https://issuu.com/roc55/docs/roc55-24/28 [Our coach, Audrey Berger, Ph.D. is interviewed]
MAKING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS LAST
- https://blogs.psychcentral.com/love-matters/2018/08/10-secrets-of-great-relationships-ive-learned-as-a-couples-counselor/
- https://blogs.psychcentral.com/love-matters/2018/08/10-more-secrets-of-great-relationships-ive-learned-as-a-couples-counselor/
- http://apa.org/news/press/releases/2009/03/romance-relationships.aspx
- http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/healthy-relationships.aspx
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201102/4-essential-rules-approaching-couples-conflict
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/tips-for-finding-lasting-love.htm
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/5-premarital-conversations-sustain-love/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/psychology-finally-reveals-the-answer-to-finding-your-soulmate/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/building-great-sex-life-not-rocket-science/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/truth-expectations-relationships/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/10-questions-happy-couples-constantly-asking-one-another/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-daily-rituals-that-stop-spouses-from-taking-each-other-for-granted/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/4-ways-to-stay-connected-during-life-transitions/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/6-hours-a-week-to-a-better-relationship/
- https://www.nextavenue.org/four-horsemen-marriage/
- https://youtu.be/29KPOOVl_7I
DEALING WITH DIVORCE
- http://www.divorcesupport.com/
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/children-and-divorce.htm
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/co-parenting-tips-for-divorced-parents.htm
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/step-parenting-blended-families.htm
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/divorce
- https://www.webmd.com/parenting/kids-coping-divorce#1
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm
- https://issuu.com/roc55/docs/roc55-24/28 [n this article, I am interviewed about divorce in older adult
PARENTING
- https://www.parenting.com/
- http://kidshealth.org/
- https://www.webmd.com/parenting/default.htm
- http://raisingchildren.net.au/
- https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/parenting-family.htm
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/age-age-guide-helping-kids-manage-emotions/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/new-parents-listen-passion-parenting-can-co-exist/
- https://www.gottman.com/blog/helping-little-ones-big-emotions/
BECOMING A NEW PARENT
- http://www.webmd.com/family-pregnancy
- https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-care-pregnancy/
- http://www.webmd.com/baby/default.htm
- https://www.tuck.com/parents-guide-healthy-sleep/
- https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx
- http://kidshealth.org/en/parents
- https://www.thebump.com/topics/pregnancy
- https://www.babycenter.com/
- https://www.parents.com/baby/new-parent/
- https://nearsay.com/c/712402/570453/some-stress-management-tips-for-new-parents
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