Mental Health and Crisis Resources
A collection of mental health and well-being resources and links collected by Cornell Cooperative Extension: Suffolk County.
211 Long Island is a free, confidential phone service and searchable online database that is available 24/7/365, and connects you to local health and human services agencies when you need help.
LI Against Domestic Violence is a 24hr Hotline which provides assistance and support to those experiencing Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence.
24-Hour Hotline: 631-666-8833
FSL is a social service agency that provides support and security for children, families, individuals and seniors. FSL empowers our community’s most vulnerable to mobilize their strengths and improve their quality of life.
CPEP provides 24/7 psychiatric evaluations for adults.
Stony Brook Psychiatric Associates Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
HSC, Level T-10, Room 020
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8101
United States
The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
APS investigates allegations of abuse and/or neglect of impaired adults living in Suffolk County who may be dependent on someone else for their basic needs.
Food Assistance Local Resources
211 Long Island is a free, confidential phone service and searchable online database that is available 24/7/365, and connects you to local health and human services agencies when you need help.
Suffolk WIC's mission is to "safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing breastfeeding support, information on healthy eating, nutritious foods to supplement diets, and referrals to health care."
Nutrition.gov serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.
The Senior Center, located at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, provides nutritious meals for Huntington and Suffolk County residents over the age of sixty.
Legal Help
211 Long Island is a free, confidential phone service and searchable online database that is available 24/7/365, and connects you to local health and human services agencies when you need help.
A remote legal reference service that allows the public to contact NYS Court System law library staff and ask legal reference questions.
The Pro Se Legal Assistance Program offers free legal assistance for self-represented civil litigants in Federal Court in Central Islip, NY.
The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County provides criminal defense, certain family court representation, and social work assistance to eligible Suffolk County residents.
(631) 853-5212
Legal Services of Long Island is highly experienced in poverty law and, from our beginnings, have focused on cases dealing with the survival needs of people with low incomes, involving shelter, food, healthcare, and family issues.
When you need help with a legal issue in Suffolk County, New York, Suffolk County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is a way to connect with pre-screened lawyers.
Veterans
The US Department of Veterans Affairs aims to help from the moment you are transitioning from the military and continue to do so throughout your civilian life.
Click here to view their site: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp
Veteran Training for things such as sleeping problems, anger management, problem-solving skills, parenting, and more are offered as well.
Click here to view the training part of their site: https://www.veterantraining.va.gov
The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7 service for Veterans and their loved ones. Get connected to a real person who is qualified to support Veterans.
Click here to go to their website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Make the Connection is a site that has hundreds of stories from Veterans about their experiences on a variety of topics. They share their stories for others to listen to and know they are not alone in what they are going through.
Click here to view their site: https://www.maketheconnection.net