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Therapy Resources & Support
Finding Help: Mental Health Resources for Our Community
Getting Started: What to Look for in Mental Health Support
Finding the right mental health professional can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already struggling. Here’s what to know as you begin your search:
Types of Mental Health Professionals
Therapists/Counselors provide talk therapy to help you understand and change thought patterns, develop coping skills, and process difficult experiences. Look for licensed professionals with credentials like LCSW, LPC, PhD, PsyD or LMFT.
Psychologists have doctoral-level training and can provide therapy and psychological testing. They cannot prescribe medication but can work with psychiatrists who can.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health and can prescribe medication in addition to providing therapy.
What to Look For
Specialized Training: Look for professionals trained in your specific concerns—trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, family therapy, etc.
Practical Considerations: Consider location, scheduling flexibility, insurance acceptance, and whether they offer telehealth options.
Questions to Ask When Calling
- Do you have experience working with my particular concerns?
- What is your approach to therapy?
- Do you accept my insurance? If not, what is your hourly rate? Can you provide me with an invoice to submit to insurance?
- What are your scheduling options?
- Are you currently accepting new patients?
Are you currently accepting new patients?
The therapeutic relationship is crucial. If you don’t feel comfortable after a few sessions, it’s okay to find someone else. A good therapist will support your decision to find the best fit.
Remember
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Every person deserves support during difficult times, and reaching out shows wisdom and courage.
You are not alone. These organizations exist because many people in our community understand what you’re going through and want to help.
Recovery is possible. With the right support, tools, and time, people can and do heal from even the most challenging mental health struggles.
Start where you are. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. These organizations are here to help you take the first step, whatever that looks like for you.
Our Partners
Crisis Support - Available 24/7
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (call or text)
- Free, confidential crisis support 24/7
- Available in English and Spanish
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741
- Free crisis counseling via text message
Chai Lifeline Family Crisis Services:
855-3-CRISIS
- 24-hour crisis helpline for Jewish families
- Email: crisis@chailifeline.org
Project Extreme Crisis Text Line:
Text “LEV” to 741741
- Support and resources for parents and teenagers via text.
- Go to website
Ohel’s 24/7 Hotline:
718-686-3311
- Support, connection to resources, and crisis intervention from experienced mental health professionals
The Helpline:
Phone Support: Call +1 (929)-801-2301 or SMS/Whatsapp +44 7479-273-333
- 24/7 supportive helpline for the Jewish community
- Available 24/7 including Shabbat and Yom Tov
- UK based, available internationally
- Go to website
Community Specific Helplines
ERAN, Emotional First Aid Helpline (Israel):
1201
- Provides emotional support 24/7 to all walks of Israeli society, free of charge.
- Available in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, and English. Services available via phone and online chat.
- Go to website
Tikva by KeepOlim (Israel):
074-775-1433
- For Olim and lone soldiers in Israel
- 24/7 free confidential support and connection to resources
BHRT Rockland County:
845-517-0400
- 24/7 mobile behavioral health services and crisis intervention for individuals and families in Rockland County.
- Can come to you if a mental health situation needs immediate intervention.
- Go to website
Achiezer Community Resource Center (5 Towns, New York):
24 hr hotline:
516-791-4444
- Provides support for mental health emergencies and crisis intervention in the 5 Towns Community
- Go to website
Daas Wellness Rockland County Crisis line:
845.533.2747
- 24-hour mobile crisis response and phone support
- Go to website
Response Crisis Hotline (Suffolk County):
631-751-7500
- Professionally trained and supervised support counselors
- Can provides telephone support and referrals for support groups.
General Mental Health Organizations
Relief Resources
Relief helps community members connect with vetted mental health services. They provide comprehensive resource referrals according to individual needs while compassionately guiding you through the process. With centers in multiple Jewish communities, Relief ensures no one navigates their mental health journey alone.
What they offer:
- Personalized referrals to vetted professionals
- Guidance throughout the treatment process
- Support for individuals and families
Ohel Family Services
Ohel provides comprehensive social services and mental health care to communities in the New York metropolitan area and beyond, offering a broad range of programs since beginning as a foster care agency.
What they offer:
- Counseling services
- Trauma support
- Community mental health services
Amudim
Amudim serves community members in crisis with kindness, compassion, and dignity, providing confidential assistance for individuals and families while raising community awareness.
What they offer:
- Confidential assistance and support for individuals and families impacted by abuse and addiction
- Referrals for crisis-related matters
- Educational awareness programs
The Jewish Board
The Jewish Board provides community services for individuals and families throughout New York City.
What they offer:
- Therapeutic resources and services
- Spiritual and group counseling
- Workshops throughout New York City
Pesach Tikva
Located in Brooklyn, New York, Pesach Tikvah provides a broad range of mental health services to individuals and families.
What they offer:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Addiction services
- Medication management
Nevonim
Nevonim is a family of 1:1 guides and care managers serving young adults in crisis on their journey toward recovery, healing, and self-actualization.
What they offer:
- Case management
- Connection to mental health and addiction resources
Achieve Behavioral Health
Achieve Behavioral Health provides therapeutic, psychiatric, and case management services throughout New York State.
What they offer:
- Therapeutic services for couples, adults, children, and families
- Psychiatric services
- Case management
Chemed
With multiple locations in New Jersey, Chemed provides medical, mental health, and psychiatric services for individuals of all ages.
What they offer:
- Mental health and psychiatric services
- Medical services for couples, families, adults, and children
Gesher Resources
Gesher Resources provides compassionate, professional guidance and case management to individuals and families in immediate crisis in the New York and New Jersey area.
What they offer:
- Case management for individuals and families in crisis
- Hands-on support connecting families with appropriate care
AOJP (Association of Orthodox Jewish Psychologists)
AOJP offers mental health education and Therapy referrals for psychologists connected to the Orthodox Jewish community as well as professional development for psychologists and doctoral students.
What they offer:
- Therapy referrals for Orthodox Jewish community-connected psychologists
- Mental health education
- Professional development for psychologists and doctoral students
Nefesh
Nefesh is an international network for Orthodox mental health professionals.
What they offer:
- Directory of Jewish mental health professionals
- Continuing education opportunities for clinicians
Neshamos Helpline
Located in New York, Neshamos provides information, referrals, and support for individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders, their families, and community members.
What they offer:
- Information and referrals for mental and substance use disorders
- Support for individuals, families, and community members
- Helpline responses within 72 hours via a responsive team of professionals
Met Council
America's largest Jewish charity, Met Council is dedicated to serving those in need in the NYC metropolitan area.
What they offer:
- Food pantry access
- Senior services
- Family violence services
- Connection to resources through their JCC network
Ackerman Institute For the Family
Located at 936 Broadway, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10010, the Ackerman Institute is a nonprofit clinic providing world-class family therapy services to the public while training the next generation of family therapists.
What they offer:
- Family therapy services for families from all walks of life and all stages of family life
- Training for the next generation of family therapists
Amudim (ISRAEL)
Amudim serves various communities in Israel — including gap-year students, newcomer and veteran Olim, tourists, and lone soldiers — providing confidential assistance and raising community awareness.
What they offer:
- Confidential assistance and support for individuals and families impacted by abuse, addiction, and mental health-related matters
- Referrals for crisis-related matters
- Educational awareness programs
Tikvah by KeepOlim (Israel)
Tikvah is a program by KeepOlim that provides Olim with free and low-cost mental health counseling in their native language.
What they offer:
- Free and low-cost mental health counseling in native languages
- Support groups across different cities throughout Israel
Daas Wellness in Rockland County
Located in Spring Valley New York, Daas Wellness Center provides mental healthcare through a multidisciplinary team offering both in-person and virtual services.
295 W. Route 59 Spring Valley, NY 10977 & 11 Harmony RoadSpring Valley, NY 10977
What they offer:
- Therapy services
- Medication management
- Substance abuse treatment
- Crisis services
Bikur Cholim Rockland County
Bikur Cholim provides health-related services across multiple locations throughout the New York Metropolitan Area.
What they offer:
- Mental health referrals
- Kosher meal delivery
- Transportation to medical appointments
Jewish Family and Children Services (Northern New Jersey)
JFCS offers counseling and mental health services for individuals of all ages, couples, and families, with chapters operating independently across the nation.
1485 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
What they offer:
- Counseling for individuals of all ages
- Couples counseling
- Family mental health services
Jewish Family and Children Services (Southern New Jersey)
JFCS offers counseling and mental health services for individuals of all ages, couples, and families, with chapters operating independently across the nation.
1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
What they offer:
- Counseling for individuals of all ages
- Couples counseling
- Family mental health services
Specialized Support
Bereavement
The Jewish Board Bereavement Support
The Jewish Board offers bereavement support services tailored to specific types of loss and various Jewish cultural, spiritual, and religious needs, with multiple locations throughout New York.
What they offer:
- Individual bereavement support
- Group bereavement support
- Culturally and spiritually sensitive care for Jewish community
Specialized Support
Women’s Mental Health
Chazkeinu
A peer-led organization offering support, connection, and empowerment for Jewish women living with mental health challenges, creating stigma-free spaces to share and grow together.
What they offer:
- Phone meetings
- Events and community support
- Stigma-free spaces for women with mental health challenges
CATCH Support
A mental health organization specifically for Jewish women struggling with anxiety and depression, providing peer connection and community support to help women gain courage and strength before reaching crisis.
What they offer:
- Peer connection
- Community support for anxiety and depression
- Support before reaching crisis
Shalom Task Force
Shalom Task Force combats and prevents domestic violence while fostering healthy and safe relationships within the Jewish community, serving those who need culturally sensitive programming.
What they offer:
- Domestic violence prevention and support
- Culturally sensitive programming for the Jewish community
- Resources for those without access to traditional services
Efrat Crib (Israel)
EFRAT provides support services for women dealing with unexpected pregnancies, helping them navigate their new reality with calm and confidence.
10 Ha'Illuy St., Jerusalem, Israel
What they offer:
- Support services for unexpected pregnancies
- Guidance and resources to navigate complex situations
Specialized Support
Addiction Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
An international fellowship for men and women seeking to solve their drinking problem. AA meetings are free and offer a supportive environment to navigate addiction.
What they offer:
- Free local and online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Narcotics Anonymous offers international recovery meetings to support individuals navigating their addictions. NA meetings are free and provide a supportive environment for recovery.
What they offer:
- Free local and virtual recovery meetings
Al-Anon
Founded in 1951, Al-Anon Family Groups is an international mutual aid organization offering free supportive meetings for people impacted by another person's alcoholism.
What they offer:
- Free support meetings for those affected by a loved one's alcoholism
Alateen
Alateen is the teen division of Al-Anon, offering meetings and resources for young people aged 13–18 affected by someone else's drinking.
What they offer:
- Supportive meetings for teens ages 13–18 affected by a loved one's drinking
- Space to share experience, strength, and hope with other teens
JACS
A volunteer, mutual-help organization dedicated to encouraging Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons, and their families to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment.
What they offer:
- Recovery resources within a Jewish framework
- Education on how alcoholism and chemical dependency affects the Jewish community
- Support for families, friends, and associates
Kall Shea
An anonymous 24-hour hotline for those struggling with substance abuse or addiction, connecting callers with individuals who have experienced similar struggles.
What they offer:
- Anonymous 24-hour hotline
- Peer support from those with lived experience
The Living Room
The Living Room (TLR) serves young adults aged 18–35 who are in recovery, with locations in Brooklyn, Monsey, Cedarhurst, and Hollywood, FL. TLR works hand in hand with treatment providers and supports individuals in 12-step programs.
What they offer:
- Recovery support for young adults ages 18–35
- Coordination with treatment providers
- Support for individuals in 12-step programs for substance abuse and alcoholism
Specialized Support
Postpartum and Maternal Mental Health
Tikvaseinu
Tikvaseinu provides compassionate support, education, and resources to women navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
What they offer:
- Support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
- Education and resources
Yad Rachel
Yad Rachel provides support and resources for families dealing with pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
What they offer
- Support for pregnancy and postpartum challenges
- Resources for families
Sparks
The Sparks Center supports women experiencing perinatal disorders through a range of clinical and community-based services.
What they offer:
- Call-in helpline
- Therapy services
- Support groups
Specialized Support
Children and Families
Chai Lifeline
An international support network providing social, emotional, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities impacted by medical crises and trauma through year-round programs and services.
What they offer:
- Social, emotional, and practical support for children and families
- Year-round programs for those impacted by medical crises and trauma
- 24-hour crisis helpline for immediate family or community emergencies
Links Family
Links provides programming, mental health resources, and referrals for children who have lost a parent and their families, supporting children from preschool through early adulthood through local New York-area programming and a robust referral network.
What they offer:
- Shabbatons and Yom Tov programming
- Mental health and family services resources and referrals
Project Extreme
A non-profit providing programming for Jewish teens-at-risk, their families, and communities, including therapeutic camps, transitional housing, and crisis hotlines.
What they offer:
- Therapeutic summer camp resources for teens
- Transitional housing programs for Jewish young adult women
- Crisis hotlines to connect parents, teens, and others with resources
The Jewish Board Bereavement Support
The Jewish Board offers bereavement support services tailored to specific types of loss and various Jewish cultural, spiritual, and religious needs, with multiple locations throughout New York.
What they offer:
- Individual bereavement support
- Group bereavement support
- Culturally and spiritually sensitive care for Jewish community
Pillars
Pillars provides referrals, resources, and community programming for girls ages 5–22 who have lost a parent, primarily serving the tri-state area with some national and international programming.
What they offer:
- Events, Shabbatons, and other community programming
- Referrals and resources
- Monthly get-togethers in Brooklyn, Lakewood, and Monsey
Madraigos
Located in Woodmere, NY, Madraigos provides services for youth, young adults, and families.
What they offer:
- Clinical referrals
- Case management
- Parental support groups.
Levaveinu
Located in Lakewood, New Jersey, Levaveinu provides mentoring for teens and coaching for parents, helping teens rebuild trust, resilience, and emotional safety within their family dynamics.
What they offer
- Teen mentoring programs
- Parental coaching and educational programming
MASK: Mothers and Fathers Aligned Saving Kids
MASK's helpline (available Sunday–Friday, 10am–10pm) connects parents with resources to help raise emotionally healthy families, including therapists, rehabilitation facilities, and programs.
What they offer:
- Helpline to connect parents with therapists, rehab facilities, and programs
- Online and in-person parent support groups in the New York area
Regesh Helpline
Located in Lakewood, New Jersey, Regesh's confidential and anonymous helpline helps Jewish youth, young adults, and their parents find solutions to daily issues and stressors.
What they offer:
- Confidential and anonymous helpline for Jewish youth and young adults
- Support and guidance on daily issues and stressors
2NDFLOOR
2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults.
What they offer:
- 24/7 helpline
Specialized Support
Survivors of Abuse
Ray of Hope
Provides support and community for female survivors of sexual abuse in the Jewish community, offering resources for healing and empowerment.
What they offer:
- Support and resources for female survivors of sexual abuse
The Lev Initiative
The Lev Initiative provides holistic mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, including their families and children, helping them find resilience, healing, and a path to thriving.
What they offer:
- Services for families and children of survivors
Safe Horizons
Safe Horizons is the largest victim service organization in the country, providing support and resources to survivors of various forms of abuse throughout NYC.
What they offer:
- Support for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and youth homelessness
- Housing assistance
- Safety planning throughout NYC
Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program (SAVI)
SAVI volunteer emergency room advocates provide emotional support and information to survivors of sexual assault, rape, incest, and domestic violence across Mount Sinai hospital emergency rooms.
What they offer:
- Emergency room advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, rape, incest, and domestic violence
- Emotional support and information at seven Mount Sinai hospital locations
Mount SInai SAVI Takanot Program
The SAVI Takanot Program offers free, confidential, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed services to male and female Orthodox Jewish survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
What they offer:
- Free, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed support confidential counseling
- Referrals for Orthodox Jewish survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and domestic violence
Specialized Support
OCD Resources
International OCD Foundation
The IOCDF connects individuals affected by OCD and related disorders with treatment resources, support, and a comprehensive directory of licensed providers and programs throughout the United States.
What they offer:
- Resource directory of licensed therapists and support groups
- Research programs offering treatment for OCD and related disorders
Specialized Support
Divorce and Children of Divorce
Sister to Sister
Sister to Sister serves as a comprehensive resource and support network for Jewish divorced women.
What they offer:
- Resources and support network
My Extended Family
Supportive programs and resources for children and families affected by divorce, helping children maintain stability and connection.
What they offer:
- Supportive programs for children affected by divorce
- Resources for families
Specialized Support
Infertility Support
A.T.I.M.E. (A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange)
A.T.I.M.E. is the premier Jewish organization supporting couples through infertility, reproductive health challenges, and pregnancy loss, with offices across multiple countries.
What they offer:
- Support for couples navigating infertility and reproductive health challenges
- Resources for pregnancy loss
- Brooklyn: (718) 686-8912
- North Jersey: (973) 472-0940
- California: (818) 505-0698
- Canada: (416) 638-4618
- Israel: (0523) 770-444
- England: (020) 8800-2153
Bonei Olam
A worldwide organization established in New York in 1999, Bonei Olam is the largest Jewish organization of its kind, dedicated to helping couples struggling with infertility realize their dream of becoming parents, with offices in 27 cities across 7 countries.
What they offer:
- Confidential support for couples struggling with infertility
I Was Supposed to Have a Baby
Support and resources for individuals and couples dealing with pregnancy loss and infertility challenges.
What they offer:
- Support and resources for individuals and couples navigating infertility
Nechama Comfort
NechamaComfort provides compassionate support for those experiencing pregnancy and early infant loss.
What they offer:
- Guidance and resources for pregnancy and early infant loss