Crisis Help in New York
Tap any number to call it. Every line here is free and confidential, and you do not need a parent, a social worker or an account to use it. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Any Crisis, Any Time: Call or Text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in New York.
New York's Own Crisis Lines
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Kids Helpline (Chautauqua Crisis Services)
Crisis lineVERIFIEDFor YouthChildren and teenagers only, toll-free from anywhere in New York
Daily, see site for hours
Checked 2026-09-26 on omh.ny.govNew York State Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
Crisis lineVERIFIEDAnyone experiencing domestic or sexual violence
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on omh.ny.govOASAS HOPEline
Peer supportVERIFIEDAnyone worried about substance use
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on omh.ny.gov
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Numbers were last checked against New York's own website on 2026-09-26. Crisis lines change hands sometimes — if a number here is not working, call 988 and someone will still take your call.