NYC Well is New York City’s free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. NYC Well is operated by Vibrant Emotional Health on behalf of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOH).

NYC Well counselors are available via phone (888-NYC-WELL, 711 for Deaf/Hard of Hearing), text (Text WELL to 65173) or online chat and provide access to mental health and substance misuse services, in more than 200 languages.

HAVE NYC WELL'S SERVICES BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? No. For a list of mental health apps (e.g., for anxiety, depression, sleep, peer support, self-care, recovery, etc.) that are free during the COVID-19 pandemic, please click here nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/covid-19-digital-mental-health-resources.

Additionally, the NYCDOH has partnered with select CVS and Walgreens pharmacies across NYC to make FREE Emergency Overdose Rescue Kits available to any individual who requests one, no ID or insurance is required. For further information on kits, please email pharmacynaloxone@health.nyc.gov.