In the event of an on-campus mental health emergency, notify Campus Security:

From an internal Touro phone:

TOURO-911
(86876-911)

From an outside line or your cell phone:

1-88-TOURO-911
(1-88-86876-911)

In the event of an off-campus mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

New York State Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Emotional Support Line: 1-844-863-9314
The Emotional Support Line provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Help Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling.  

Information about Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

New York State Office of Mental Health

JED Foundation Mental Health Resource Center (for young adults)

Vibrant Emotional Health (formerly Mental Health Association of NYC)

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Information Center  

Helplines/Hotlines (free, confidential, 24/7)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

NYCWell: 1-800-NYC-WELL (1-800-692-9355)

Nassau County Department of Mental Health: 1-516-227-TALK (516-227-8255)

Response Crisis Center of Suffolk County: 1-631-751-7511

OASAS Helpline (NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services):  1-877-8-HOPENY (877-846-7369)

SAMHSA National Helpline:  1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

Veterans Crisis Line:  1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resources

NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault

NYC Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-621-HOPE (1-800-621-4673)

New York State Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-942-6906 (English); 1-800-942-6908 (Spanish)

National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

Help Finding Substance Abuse Treatment

OASAS (NYS Office of Substance Abuse Services)

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

Health Advocate Student Assistance Program

• 24/7 telephone access to Licensed Professional Counselors
• Up to three phone or in-person sessions per issue with a Licensed Professional Counselor
• Referrals for long-term or specialized counseling
• Telephone assistance with a variety of school/life issues

Phone: 855-384-1800
Website: healthadvocate.com/members 
This service is provided by Health Advocate, Inc. by agreement with Touro College.

Community Providers

Listed below are some not-for-profit clinics and agencies offering low-cost psychotherapy in NYC and on Long Island. In addition, many public and private hospitals offer low-cost outpatient mental health and substance abuse services.

Please be advised that Touro College has no relationship with these providers. This list is offered for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of the providers’ services. Touro College makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content on the providers’ websites.

Locations:

Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Long Island Manhattan
Middletown
Staten Island