Crisis Resources

Stony Brook Medicine’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)

If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911.  Our CPEP is available to provide a psychiatric assessment and will work to help keep you safe.
(631) 444-6050

Stony Brook University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Free and confidential services to enrolled students including crisis intervention, individual counseling and medication management.
(631) 632-6720

Stony Brook University Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO)

Offers a wide range of services to enrolled students to address concerns about mental health, alcohol and other substances, healthy relationships and violence.
(631) 632-2748

Freedman Center for Social Work

A group psychotherapy practice serving the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of Long Islanders. Clinicians are trained to help identify patterns and stressors and create effective coping skills.

Lake Grove, NY
(631) 737-5559

Family Service League DASH

Crisis care for children (5 years of age and older), adults and families providing mental health assessments, counseling and care management interventions in a community-based site 24 hours a day, 7 days/week.

90 Adams Avenue, Hauppauge, NY
Hotline: (631) 952-3333

www.psychologytoday.com 

A national online search tool to help find a therapist, psychiatrist, treatment center or support group in your area. Searches can help identify providers with expertise in specific issues or age group. Searches can be limited by zip code, accepted insurance, language spoken, faith or gender.

www.Talkspace.com

An online therapy service which matches individuals 13 years of age and older with a therapist to meet their individual needs. Communication services may include text messages, audio messages or live video therapy sessions.

www.betterhelp.com

An online therapy service which matches individuals with a therapist to meet their individual needs. Communication services may include text messages, audio messages or live video therapy sessions.

Homelessness/Substance Use Help

  • National Runaway Satellite: National communication system and support for runaway and homeless youth
    Safeline Phone (24/7/365): 1-800-RUNAWAY
  • Pride Institute: The nation’s first and leading provider of residential, substance abuse and outpatient treatment programs devoted to treating addiction and the mental health needs of the LGBTQ community.
    Phone: 888-616-5031