Mental Health Organizations

Mental health organizations play a key role for children and families. They help identify and treat mental health issues in children early on. This support can improve children’s well-being, academic success, and overall growth.

Organization	Services
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): NAMI is a mental health organization that provides support, coping strategies, and practical information regarding mental illness.	Support Groups: Free of cost and are held virtually and in-person. Over 40 groups. Held on a walk-in basis throughout the month – no registration required. Call the NAMI helpline 212-684-3264 for help with finding the most appropriate group for you. Learn more at naminycmetro.org/living-with-a-mental-health-condition.
The New York Center for Children: The center provides trauma-focused therapy services to victims of child abuse and their families, free of charge. Learn more about NYCC by visiting newyorkcenterforchildren.org. Non Emergency Help Parent Helpline 800-342-7472.	Individual Therapy: To make a referral contact Raydel Rijo at (212) 517-3012 ext. 41 or rrijo@newyorkcenterforchildren.org. Group Therapy: To make a referral or for more information, please contact Karina Cruz at (212) 517-3012 ext. 22 or kcruz@newyorkcenterforchildren.org. Full Medical Examinations: On-site pediatrician provides a sensitive and comprehensive medical exam. Professional Consultations: Consultations are available to victims, their families, and professionals engaged in the investigation and reporting process. Learn more at newyorkcenterforchildren.org.
Mount Sinai Outpatient Mental Health Services: Mental health services by credentialed clinicians that help your children through Child Adolescent and Family Services	Center of Excellence in ADHD and Related Disorders: You may need a referral from your doctor. For more information, call 212-241-4423. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic: Evaluations and treatment for children from birth through age 17. Call 212-659-8762 for more information. Clinic for Overcoming Anxiety in Adolescents and in Children: At Morningside it serves youth ages 5 to 18. For more information, call 212-523-3082. Comprehensive Adolescent Rehabilitation and Education Service: They provide a therapeutic school environment for New York City public high school students who have run into trouble at school because of emotional and behavior difficulties. For more information visit www.mountsinai.org/locations/child-behavioral-health-center/outpatient/cares or call 212-523-3083.

Organization

Services

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI):

NAMI is a mental health organization that provides support, coping strategies, and practical information regarding mental illness.

Support Groups: Free of cost and are held virtually and in-person.
Over 40 groups.
Held on a walk-in basis throughout the month – no registration required.
Call the NAMI helpline 212-684-3264 for help with finding the most appropriate group for you.
Learn more at naminycmetro.org/living-with-a-mental-health-condition.

The New York Center for Children:

The center provides trauma-focused therapy services to victims of child abuse and their families, free of charge. Learn more about NYCC by visiting newyorkcenterforchildren.org. Non Emergency Help Parent Helpline 800-342-7472.

Individual Therapy: To make a referral contact Raydel Rijo at (212) 517-3012 ext. 41 or rrijo@newyorkcenterforchildren.org.
Group Therapy: To make a referral or for more information, please contact Karina Cruz at (212) 517-3012 ext. 22 or kcruz@newyorkcenterforchildren.org.
Full Medical Examinations: On-site pediatrician provides a sensitive and comprehensive medical exam.
Professional Consultations: Consultations are available to victims, their families, and professionals engaged in the investigation and reporting process.
Learn more at newyorkcenterforchildren.org.

Mount Sinai Outpatient Mental Health Services:

Mental health services by credentialed clinicians that help your children through Child Adolescent and Family Services

Center of Excellence in ADHD and Related Disorders: You may need a referral from your doctor. For more information, call 212-241-4423.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic: Evaluations and treatment for children from birth through age 17. Call 212-659-8762 for more information.
Clinic for Overcoming Anxiety in Adolescents and in Children: At Morningside it serves youth ages 5 to 18. For more information, call 212-523-3082.
Comprehensive Adolescent Rehabilitation and Education Service: They provide a therapeutic school environment for New York City public high school students who have run into trouble at school because of emotional and behavior difficulties. For more information visit www.mountsinai.org/locations/child-behavioral-health-center/outpatient/cares or call 212-523-3083.

Updated on October 16, 2024