This page is MyKahani’s compilation of hotlines, affordable therapy, support groups, mental health treatment centers, and (specifically) eating disorder treatment centers for the people of New York City.
Hotlines
NYC WELL
1-888-692-9355
24/7
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THE SAMARITANS
212-673-3000
24/7
NAMI NYC HELPLINE
212-684-3264
10 AM to 6 PM | Monday to Friday
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day):
10 AM to 6 PM | Monday to Thursday
10 AM to 2 PM | Friday
NYC YOUTH LINE
800-662-4357
24/7
Affordable Therapy
OPEN PATH NY
Offers affordable online and in-person therapy
Search for therapist; pay a one time $59 payment; pay $30-60 per session
BROOKLYN CENTER FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY AND NEW DIRECTIONS
Most major insurance plans and Medicare accepted
Sliding scale (variable prices based on what you’re able to pay)
THE JEWISH BOARD
$68 initial assessment, then sliding scale based on income
Call 1-844-ONE-CALL for more information
NYC HEALTH AND HOSPITALS
Inpatient & outpatient services
https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/bellevue/health-care-services/behavioral-health/
NIP TREATMENT CENTERS
In net work with Aetna, HealthFirst, GHI, Emblem Health, NY State Empire, and (for NYU students only) CHP
Sliding scale for out of pocket
Support Groups
NAMI
Many online support groups for a range of issues
https://www.naminycmetro.org/mica-addiction-mental-illness-support-group/
MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP
One year $45 fee for access to groups
ZENCARE
Many online support groups that vary in price
CUCARD
Support groups for those with (and parents of those with) anxiety disorders
Call (212) 342-3800 for more information
Mental Health Treatment Centers
DISCOVERY MOOD AND ANXIETY
Provides treatment at the residential and day treatment levels
Locations:
Fairfield, CT (adolescent residential)
Southport, CT (adolescent day treatment)
Stamford, CT (adolescent residential)
Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
Provides eating disorder treatment at the residential, and day treatment levels for adolescents and adults
Locations:
Paramus, NJ (adolescent and adult day treatment)
Bridgewater, NJ (adolescent and adult day treatment)
Fairfield, CT (adolescent and adult residential)
Greenwich, CT (adolescent and adult day treatment)
Hamptons, NY (adolescent residential)
MONTE NIDO
Provides eating disorder treatment at the residential, and day treatment levels for adolescents and adults
Locations:
New York, NY (adult and adolescent day treatment)
Westchester, NY (adult and adolescent residentials and day treatment)
Glen Cove, NY (adult residential)