RESOURCES
Connecting individuals to organizations and programs who provide vital services to the community.
Anti-Violence Project
An NYC based queer focused group geared toward ending all forms of violence.
If you are experiencing harassment or violence call the 24/7 hotline
212-714-1141
or file a report at avp.org/get-help
Mutual Aid NYC - A directory of mutual aid projects in all boroughs, citywide, Long Island, New York State, New Jersey, and nationally.
Rainbow Heights Club - Support and advocacy program for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers of mental health services
Coalition for the Homeless - Coalition for the Homeless advocated for unhoused individuals in NYC, providing food, crisis services, housing, and more.
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is the nation’s leading victim assistance organization, operating a network of programs across New York City communities and systems. Survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives through counseling, short term housing, legal and court help and safety planning.
24hr hotline 1.800.621.HOPE
Food Bank for NYC - Map of all food distribution centers in NYC including churches, food banks, soup kitchens, and food pantries. Many have altered their hours or switched to grab-and-go, but remain open.
Food Access Initiative - If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with getting food delivered, please call the Helpline at 347.493.2787.
More Hotlines
NYC Well
NYC Well is New York City’s free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
24hr hotline 1-888-NYC-WELL
The Center - The Center fosters a welcoming environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are. We offer the LGBTQ communities of NYC advocacy, health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, parenthood and family support services.
Mobile Crisis - Speak to counselor via phone, text or chat 24/7: Call 1-888-NYC-WELL, chat, text “WELL” to 65173. Mobile Crisis Team staff provides a range of services including assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, information and referrals, linkage with appropriate community-based mental health services for ongoing treatment, and follow up.
Day One - 800.214.4150. Free & confidential individual and group support, legal assistance, advocacy around relationship violence, for youth ages 13-24.
Trevor Hotline - 1.866.488.7386. A 24-hour hotline for crisis & suicide prevention for LGBT youth.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.8255. A free 24-hour hotline for resources & support if you are in crisis, thinking of hurting yourself, or if you are concerned that someone else may be suicidal.
The Samaritans Hotline - 212.673.3000. A 24-hour, NYC-based suicide prevention hotline.
Anti-Violence Project (AVP) - 212.714.1141. NYC-based, 24-hour bilingual hotline offering support for LGBT people in crisis regarding domestic violence, rape/sexual assault, bias & pick-up crimes, or HIV related violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1.800.799.SAFE or text 88788 . The Hotline provides highly-trained, expert advocates who offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.