Contact Information for National Organizations and New York State Agencies
There may be times when children and families are faced with difficult situations. Extra help may be needed when dealing with mental health or substance use concerns, trouble at home, or difficulties at school. The following national organizations and New York State agencies can help kids who need additional resources and support.
| Provider Name | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Suicide Hotline | 1-800-621-4000 | suicide.org/teen-suicide-and-youth-suicide.html |
| AIDS National Hotline | 1-800-232-4636 | thebody.com/index/hotlines/national.html |
| Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) | 1-800-233-4050 | chadd.org |
| Domestic Violence Hotline/Child Abuse |
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) |
childhelp.org |
| Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline |
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) |
oasas.ny.gov |
| Eating Disorders Center | 1-888-236-1188 | nationaleatingdisorders.org |
| Gay & Lesbian National Hotline |
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564) |
glnh.org |
| Gay & Lesbian Trevor Helpline Suicide Prevention | 1-800-232-4636 | cdc.gov/lgbthealth/health-services.htm |
| Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse) | domesticshelters.org | |
| Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) | 518-434-0439 | mhanys.org |
| National Children’s Alliance | 202-548-0090 | nationalchildrensalliance.org |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) |
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) |
nami.org |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) |
suicidepreventionlifeline.org |
| New York State Child Abuse Hotline |
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) |
ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/default.asp |
| New York State Council on Children and Families | 518-473-3652 | ccf.ny.gov/council-initiatives/council-archives/engage/ |
| New York State Department of Health (DOH) | 1-866-881-2809 | health.ny.gov |
| New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention – Early Intervention Program | 518-473-7016 | health.ny.gov/publications/0532/contacts.htm |
| New York State Justice Center | 518-549-0200 | justicecenter.ny.gov |
| New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) | 518-473-3460 | oasas.ny.gov |
| New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) | 1-800-342-3720 | ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/Default.asp |
| New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) | 1-800-597-8481 | omh.ny.gov |
| New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) | 518-474-3625 | opwdd.ny.gov |