Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Hotline
If you or someone you know is thinking about taking their own life, call the Samaritans' Suicide Prevention Hotline.

7 days a week, 24 hours a day
(212) 673-3000

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers assistance in multiple languages.

(800) LIFENET

(877) AYUDESE (Spanish)

(877) 990-8585 (Cantonese, Manadarin and Korean)

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The Public Advocate's Office • 1 Centre Street, 15th Floor • New York, NY 10007 • General Inquiries: (212) 669-7200
Ombudsman Services: (212) 669-7250 • Fax: (212) 669-4091