Mental Health Resources

Looking for off campus providers? Here are a few resources to find providers in the community using your insurance:

Psychology Today - the world’s largest mental health and behavioral science magazine; it includes free access to thousands of mental health professionals

Headway: Find a therapist or psychiatrist that accepts insurance. 

Alma therapists at Alma are specialized to help with all types of concerns like anxiety, trauma, relationships, and more. 

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Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center

Address: 312-320 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 423-3000 

Callen Lorde Community Health Center

Address: 56 West 18th Street, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 271-7206 

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services

Address: 135 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 582-9100
1-844-ONE-CALL

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center

Manhattan
Address: 268 Canal Street, New York NY 10013
Phone: 212-379-6998

Hamilton Madison House

Address: 253 South Street, 2nd Floor, New York NY 10002
Phone: 212-349-3724

Henry Street Settlement

Address: 265 Henry Street, New York NY 10002
Phone: 212-766-9200

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Jed Foundation - a nonprofit organization geared towards young adults that promotes emotional wellness through providing mental health skills and resources

Mental Health is Health - an MTV Entertainment Studios initiative focused on prioritizing mental health, along with physical health. The initiative aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources, and inspire action for mental health

State University of New York (SUNY)-Mental Health Matters - a web page that offers a variety of resources for students who would like to get into contact with others (professionals and other peers) for mental health support

NYC 988: Find services for the 5 boroughs for concrete support, legal help, Domestic Violence, Sexual assault and mental health referrals. 

Crisis Text Line  - Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free confidential 24/7 support

Child Mind Institute - dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders

Cyberbullying on the College Campus - offers resources and support surrounding cyberbullying

RAINN National Sexual Assault - RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Additionally, RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline

Response Hotline - a crisis hotline with professionally trained and supervised counselors, available 24/7

National Eating Disorders Association - NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders

60 Mental Health Resources for College Students - a resource guide which offers statistics on the current mental health of college students and shares resources available to provide support

The Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc. - The MDSG is a nonprofit, self-help, peer run mental health organization, whose trained facilitators are available to support individuals and their loved ones with mental health challenges

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Seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming support?

Come to the Counseling Center on campus for counseling support and referrals to affirming providers!  You can also reach out to the following resources below.

Seeking community?
Check out these on campus and off campus resources.

Counseling Center “Gender Identity is Fun!” Group: At this group for genderqueer, non-binary, trans, non-conforming and gender-exploring folks, we will chat, enjoy crafts, and get to know ourselves and others better.  Email Rebecca Hoffman, rebecca_hoffman@fitnyc.edu for more details.

FIT’s LGBTQ Alliance (log in with your FIT credentials for full calendar events)
lgbtqa@fitnyc.edu

The Center - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
Just a few blocks from FIT at 208  West 13th Street, NY, NY 10011

Also check out NYC Comptroller’s LGBTQIA+ Guide for more resources in NYC

Seeking an affirming professional mentor? 

Apply to FIT’s LGBTQIA+ Mentorship Program. Check out our flier: Mentorship Hands Flyer 2025  Then, email Rebecca Hoffman, rebecca_hoffman@fitnyc.edu and complete this short interest form 

Need someone to talk to? LGBTQIA+-Affirming Hotlines and Warmlines

The Trevor Project - crisis hotline Call (866) 488-7386

Trans Lifeline: Call (877) 565-8860
"Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have."

NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) 24-hour hotline: Call (212) 714-1141 (Bilingual English/Spanish)
AVP’s support services are for LGBTQ and/or HIV+ survivors of all types of violence

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 - or visit 988 Lifeline - 988lifeline.org 

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Looking for support?

Students can always come to the Counseling Center on campus - Room A212B, call (212) 217-4260 for help with alcohol or drugs, or for a referral for treatment outside the college. Treatment resources outside FIT can also be found through the following numbers:

1. HOPEline Services is a toll-free and confidential service available 24/7 to support those seeking all levels of treatment for substance use, gambling, and alcoholism. Call 877-8-HOPENY (467369) or text HOPENY (467369) to speak to a Referral Specialist to help navigate best options for your needs.
   
   
2. For access to 24 hours assistance and treatment referrals nationally call (800) 662-4357
   
   
3. Please visit NYC Regional Addiction resources Center (RARC) for a full list of prevention, support services, treatment, and recovery services and systems throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
4. Parallax Center - Provides outpatient treatment for a variety of substance abuse issues. Located @ 145 East 32nd Street (between Lexington and Third Avenue) (212) 779-9207
   
   
5. Realization Center: Provides all levels of care, tailored to your needs, ranging from individual therapy,  group therapy to more intensive treatment. Medication Management is also assessed during intake. Located @ 19 Union Square West, 7th Floor (Entrance 25 East 15th Street) (212) 627-9600
   
   
6. Inter-Care: Offering in-person or virtual options for outpatient programs, including intensive outpatient and early recovery. 51 E 25th Street 4th Floor, (212) 532-0303
   
   
7. NARCAN Emergency Help with suspected opioid overdose & video on how to use it (available at Health Center)

Self-help Groups

1. Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org -
   NY AA General Service Office (212) 870-3400
2. Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org (212) 929-6262

Find local Narcotics Anonymous meetings and discover various types of treatment including inpatient, outpatient, and support groups.

3. Al Anon for those who have loved ones with a substance abuse issue -
   (212) 941-0094
   
   
4. Smart Recovery Self-Management and Recovery Training - International community of peer support groups that aims to help people recover from addictive and problematic behaviors. 

Self Quiz

If you have ever felt worried about your own or someone else's use of substances/alcohol take this short quiz! It's anonymous and confidential.

Signs and Symptoms of Addiction to Substances:

While a professional assessment is necessary to accurately diagnose a substance abuse or addiction problem, your answers to the questions below can be a good preliminary indicator of whether assessment by a professional is advisable.

Does someone have a problem with addiction? CAGE questions:

C - Have you ever felt the need to cut down on your drinking/drug use?

A - Do you get annoyed at criticism by others about your drinking/drug use?

G - Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking/drug use or something you have done while drinking or using other drugs?

E - Eye-opener: Have you ever felt the need to get high or have a drink early in the morning?

Two positive answers provide an indication that the person may be at risk for developing a problem with substances. Discussing a potential problem early on can provide valuable information to an individual, especially if that person has a family history of alcoholism or other drug addiction or has other risk factors. Addressing addiction to substances in the early stages of a problem is much easier than waiting until substance use has progressed further.

If you would like to discuss your answers to the above questions, please contact the Counseling Center.

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ANAD – National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

Eating Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Mental Health Minute: Eating Disorders

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NIH: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

High-Functioning Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support

Looking for support? Students can always come to the Counseling Center on campus - Room A212B, call (212) 217-4260 for help with seeking support for learning more, or for a referral for treatment outside the college. Treatment resources outside FIT can also be found through the following institutions:

• Autistic Adults NYC: Autistic Adults NYC is an Autistic-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Autistic community of NYC.

• includeNYC: INCLUDEnyc empowers families of children and youth with disabilities with education and improving skills, supporting individuals, and advocating for themselves and other young people with disabilities and their families.

• YAI: YAI offers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services. Services include clinical services, education, family support, and more.

• CHADD: CHADD empowers people with ADHD by providing education, supporting individuals and their families impacted by ADHD, and advocacy.
  
  
• ADDitude: Additude is an online platform that provides expert direction, navigation, and assistance for living better with ADHD and related mental health conditions. 

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Taking care of your mind and inner emotional life is fundamental to living in a state of relaxation and peace. Cultivating peace allows you to be present to enjoy your life and also allows you the clarity and calm to react with good instincts to distressing events as they may unfold.

Mindfulness and meditation are practices that help us turn inward to self-regulate and self soothe when we are overwhelmed with emotional distress. It is a life long practice of learning to heal inner emotional wounds and maintain good mental and emotional health as you grow and evolve. Below are free and evidence-based resources that provide guided meditation recordings, live events and tips and tools on mindfulness practices.

UCLA Mindful App

Mindfulness + Meditation Resources | Stanford Health Library

The Free Mindfulness Project - Free Resources

Guided Meditations - Tara Brach

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