What is NY Project Hope?

NY Project Hope is a FEMA-funded program that provides emotional support for NYS residents in response to COVID-19. We offer…

• An Emotional Support Helpline: Our Helpline is staffed by trained crisis counselors who help callers talk through their emotions and find resources to help them cope with the challenges of COVID. Call the Helpline at 1-844-863-9314, any day between 8am-10pm.

• Local Crisis Counseling Providers: Local NY Project Hope COVID-19-related crisis counseling is available in several NYS counties, including Broome, Dutchess, Erie, Nassau, Niagara, NYC (all boroughs), Oneida, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester.

• Online Wellness Groups: Virtual discussion groups, facilitated by trained crisis counselors, provide emotional support to help people cope with changes caused by COVID. These free, confidential groups are open to all; no registration is required.

• Supportive Resources: NY Project Hope offers digital educational materials, a supportive social media presence, and a website filled with resources and relevant materials that folks can access anytime at www.nyprojecthope.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

• Public Education: Contact Cheryl.Gerstler@omh.ny.gov to learn more about virtual presentations!

Our services are always confidential, free, and anonymous.

NYProjectHope.org

A program of the NYS Office of Mental Health/ Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency