Mental Health Referrals Sheet
Support by Phone (Always call 911 in emergencies!) (Call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
1-888-NYC-WELL (or text “WELL” to 65173): At any hour of any day, in almost any language, from phone, tablet or computer, NYC Well is your connection to get the help you need. We can provide: Suicide prevention and crisis counseling, peer support and short-term counseling via telephone, text and web; assistance scheduling appointments or accessing other mental health services; follow-up to check that you have connected to care and it is working for you.
1-800-LIFENET: You will be connected to a trained behavioral health professional, who will pay attention to your needs. An experienced crisis counselor will respond to your concerns and help you to decide on a comfortable next step in getting help, providing information and a referral in your area. Translation services are available for over 140 languages, ensuring that everyone who calls will be able to access all resources and treatments.
Clinics to Contact for Counseling (organized by borough)
Brooklyn
Community Healthcare Network NYC (multiple locations)
All locations accept both Medicaid and private insurance. If younger than 18, must receive primary care here in order to access mental health services.
-CABS Health Center
94-98 Manhattan Avenue, #98, Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-0390
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday, 8am-8pm; Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
-Caribbean House Health Center
1167 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 778-0198
Hours to call and make appointment: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-5pm, Tuesdays 10am8pm, Fridays 9am-4pm
-Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center
999 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 277-8303
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday, 7am-8pm, Friday 7am-5pm, Saturday 7am-5pm
Woodhull Hospital
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
760 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11206
-If 18 or older: (718) 963-7908
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Walk-in to make an appointment: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
-If between the ages of 5-17: (718) 963-7923
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
MIC Women’s Health Services – Eastern Parkway
Accepts Medicaid, not private insurance. Must receive primary care here in order to access mental health services.
1873 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11233
(718) 498-1001
Hours to call and schedule appointment: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Coney Island Hospital
2601 Ocean Parkway, Hammett Building, Brooklyn NY 11235
(718) 616-5373
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Cumberland Hospital
100 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205
(718) 260-7648
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Sterling Health Center-Brightpoint Health
803 Sterling Place Brooklyn, NY 11216
(855) 681-8700
Schedule Monday 8:30am - 8pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Bedford Health Center- Brightpoint Health
1669 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(855) 681-8700
Schedule: Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday-Friday 9am - 5pm
Church Avenue Health Center-Brightpoint Health
2412 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
(855) 681-8700
Schedule: Monday 8am - 5pm, Tuesday 8am - 4pm, Wednesday-Thursday 8am - 7pm, Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 3pm
Manhattan
Adolescent Health Center at Mount Sinai
A large clinic with child and adolescent psychiatrists, licensed clinical psychologists and licensed clinical social workers “able, willing and prepared to address any issue faced by adolescents and their families.” Accepts all NYC and NYS insurances.
312-320 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128
(212) 423-3000
Hours: M, T, W, F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Apicha Community Health Center
LGBTQ+ affirming.
400 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
(212) 334-6029
(Entrance is on 70 Walker Street – one block south from Canal Street in lower Manhattan.)
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-5:30pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-7pm
Aldea Counseling Services
Ages 7+. Accepts Medicaid Managed Care, and private insurance.
601 West 150th Street, New York, NY 10031
(646) 707-3100
Hours to call and schedule appointment: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-5:30pm; Friday and Saturday 11-3pm
Bellevue Hospital Center
Adult (18+) outpatient mental health clinic.
462 1st Avenue, Ambulatory Care Building, Ground Floor, AMB-G1027, New York NY 10016
212-562-8856
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5-pm
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
LGBTQ+ affirming. Accepts Medicaid. Must receive primary care here in order to access mental health services.
356 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011
(212) 271-7200
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:15am-8:15pm, Friday 9:45am-4:45pm, Saturday 8:30am-3:15pm
Community Healthcare Network NYC (multiple locations)
All locations accept both Medicaid and private insurance. If younger than 18, must receive primary care here in order to access mental health services.
-William F. Ryan Health Center
110 West 97th Street, New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-1820
Hours to call and make appointment: Mondays and Thursdays, 9am-6pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am-5pm
-Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
81 West 115th Street, New York, NY 10026
(212) 426-0088
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday, 7am-8pm; Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
-Catherine M. Abate Health Center
150 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 477-1120
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday 7am-8pm; Friday 7am-5pm; Saturday 8am-5pm
-Community League Health Center*
511 West 157th Street, New York, NY 10032
(212) 781-7979
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am-5pm; Wednesday 8am-7pm; Saturday 9am-4pm
*Note: This location is primarily a health center. Even if over 18, client must receive primary care here in order to access mental health services.
Fifth Avenue Counseling Center
Must be 18+. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
5 East 17th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003 (between 5th Avenue and Broadway)
(212) 989-2990
Hours to call and schedule appointment: Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm
Gouverneur Healthcare Services - Roberto Clemente Center
540 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10009
(212) 387-7400
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-8pm; Friday 8:30am-3pm
Gouverneur Healthcare Services - Department of Behavioral Health
227 Madison St., Behavioral Health 5th Floor, New York NY 10002
(212) 238-7350
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9am-7pm
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
Ages 5+. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
1841 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (at 60th street)
(212) 333-3444
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Friday 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-2:45pm
Metropolitan Center for Mental Health
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
160 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024
(212) 864-7000
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Friday, 9am-10pm; Saturdays, 9am-4pm
Nathaniel Clinic (CASES)
Accepts Medicaid and GHI (private) insurance.
To make an appointment, go to walk-in, Mondays through Fridays 9 am to 3 pm.
212-553-6708
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (and 7th Ave), Fourth Floor, NYC 10027
Institute for Family Health (multiple locations)
All locations accept both Medicaid and private insurance.
-Family Health Center of Harlem
1824 Madison Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10035
(844) 434-2778
Walk-in hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-5pm
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm
-Sidney Hillman/Phillips Family Practice
16 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003
(212) 206-5200
Walk-in hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm
-Amsterdam Avenue Family Practice
690 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
(212) 865-4104
Hours to call and make appointment: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am-8pm; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:30am-5pm
Union Settlement
Serves all ages. Requires that the client have Medicaid.
2089 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10029
(212) 828-6144
Call on Wednesday from 8am-8pm (the earlier the better) to make an intake appointment for the following week.
Harlem Hospital
Adult (18+) outpatient mental health clinic.
16 West 137th Street, Women’s Pavilion, 7th Floor, New York NY 10037
(212) 939-8270
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Metropolitan Hospital Center
Adult (18+) outpatient mental health clinic.
1900 2nd Avenue, 1st Floor, New York NY 10029
(212) 423-8254
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
University Settlement
Accepts Medicaid, not private insurance.
184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 453-4522
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-3pm
Young Men’s Health Clinic (NY Presbyterian)
21 Audubon Avenue, First Floor, between 166th/167th Streets
For same-day or future appointments call (866) 463-2778
Queens
Community Healthcare Network NYC (multiple locations)
All locations accept both Medicaid and private insurance. If younger than 18, must receive primary care here in order to access mental health services.
-Family Health Center
90-04 161st Street, 5th floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 523-2123
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday 7am-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm
-Long Island City Health Center
36-11 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11106
(718) 482-7772
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday, 7am-8pm; Friday, 7am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm
-Queens Health Center
97-04 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-7088
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-8pm, Wednesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Elmhurst Hospital Center
Adult (18+) outpatient mental health clinic for residents of Queens.
79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
-If 17 or younger: (718) 334-2210
Call and leave a message, they will return the call to do a phone screening before scheduling.
-If 18 or older: (718) 334-1501
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Queens Hospital Center
Adult (18+) outpatient mental health clinic.
82-68 164th Street, Jamaica NY 11432
(718) 883-2725
Hours: Monday 9am-9pm, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Sutphin Health Center-Brightpoint Health
105-04 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
(855)-681-8700
Schedule: Monday-Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 8:00pm, Thursday- Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Staten Island
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
1765 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
(844) 663-2255
Hours to call and make appointment: Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm; Friday, 9am-5pm
Staten Island University Hospital
-North Site
450 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island NY 10305
(718) 226-8910
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9am-7pm; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30am-5pm.
-South Site
392 Seguine Avenue, Staten Island NY 10309
(718) 226-2274
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9am-7pm