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You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone.

These resources are here whenever you need them.
No judgment. No gatekeeping.

If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also text TALK to 741741.

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Tools you can use right now, tonight.

No appointment. No referral. Just tools that help.

Crisis

I Need Help Now

Free, confidential 24/7 support. Talk to someone tonight.

Call or text 988 Text TALK to 741741 Find crisis support

Loss

Surviving a Loss

Resources for those who have lost someone to suicide.

Find Support

Concern

I'm Worried About Someone

Learn the warning signs and how to help.

Learn How to Help

Research

I Want to Understand More

Statistics, risk factors, and the science of prevention.

Explore the Research

Community

I Need Ongoing Support

Local and virtual groups for loss survivors and those affected by suicide.

Find a Group

Professional

I Need a Professional

Connect with a therapist or counselor near you.

Find Help

Local

AFSP Long Island Chapter

Local programs, events, and volunteer opportunities on Long Island.

Visit AFSP LI

Education

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental health education, advocacy, and support.

Visit NAMI

Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families. Call, text, or chat 24/7.

Get Support

We don't maintain a separate mental health glossary or resource database. AFSP, 988, and NAMI keep theirs current — we route to them directly.

Addiction and Recovery

If the darkness goes deeper.

Mental health and addiction are connected. If your story includes both, these resources are here for you.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

1-800-662-4357

Visit

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Support for families and friends of those with addiction.

Visit

SMART Recovery

Science-based addiction recovery support groups.

Visit

Al-Anon Family Groups

For those affected by someone else's drinking.

Visit

Alcoholics Anonymous

Find a meeting near you.

Visit

Narcotics Anonymous

Find a meeting near you.

Visit

Grief is heaviest when you carry it alone.

The people in this community showed up when it was hard. They walked. They volunteered. They lit candles for people they had never met. If you are ready to turn what you are carrying into something that reaches other people, we want to hear from you.