Off Campus Support

NYC 988 Suicide and Crisis Line

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call, text or chat 988 if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support

Safe Horizon Hotline and Chat

Safe Horizon operates the NYC Hotline, a 24/7, 365 day a year number for anyone who has experienced domestic or intimate partner violence, crime, abuse, or sexual assault. An online chat services is also available through the Hotline. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Call the hotline at 1-800-621-467.

Anti Violence Project 24 Hour English/Spanish Hotline

The Anti Violence Project operates a free, confidential bilingual 24 hour, 365-day-a-year crisis intervention hotline that is staffed by volunteers and professional counselors/advocates to offer support to LGBTQ & HIV affected victims and survivors of any type of violence. Callers receive immediate crisis counseling and on-going short or long-term counseling, including other supportive services such as police, court, social services advocacy and accompaniment.

24 hour hotline: 212-714-1141

The Rape, Abuse and Incest, National Network (RAINN)

RAINN provides free, confidential support services and information to survivors of sexual violence, available 24/7 by phone, chat, or text.

Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC)

CVTC provides free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other violent crimes. Their services include crisis intervention with trained advocates at partner emergency departments, individual and group trauma-focused therapy, legal advocacy to help navigate the justice system, psychiatric evaluation and consultation, complementary therapies (like art and meditation), and advocacy with hospitals, police, and public systems. All services are available at no cost and are designed to help people heal from the impact of violence.

Phone: (212) 523-4728

Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies (DOVE)

DOVE is offered through the Department of Social Work at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. DOVE provides free, compassionate and comprehensive care to victims of violence crimes for ages 12 and above including, domestic violence, physical and sexual assault and elder abuse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. DOVE collaborates and coordinates provision of case with other service providers in order to develop, expand and strengthen the array and delivery of comprehensive services to the adults and families affected by violence crime.

Phone: 212-305-9060
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NYC Family Justice Centers

The NYC FJCs provide FREE criminal justice, civil legal, and social services all in one location for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, and sex trafficking. Individuals can meet with a prosecutor, speak with a trained counselor, apply for housing and financial assistance in just one place. Children ages 3 and up can play in a children’s room while their parents receive services. Click here for locations. Each Center is open Monday through Friday, from 9am- 5pm, walk-in during these hours – you do not need to make an appointment.

SAVI (Sexual Assault Violence Intervention Program) at Mt Sinai

Provides free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other interpersonal violence, including crisis intervention, counseling, emergency room advocacy, legal advocacy, and education and training.

Safe Horizon

One of NYC’s largest victim support nonprofits offering crisis counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, shelter access, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, crime, and abuse.

24/7 NYC Hotline: 1-800-621-4673 (HOPE)

Sanctuary for Families

Offers free, confidential services including crisis intervention, counseling, legal representation, economic empowerment, and comprehensive support for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related abuse.

Main Helpline: (212) 349-6009 (Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm)

Day One

Day One uses an empowerment model that invests young people in maintaining safe relationships for
themselves and their peers, and engages youth in designing projects to raise awareness in their communities. They provide young people with direct services, including counseling, legal support, and case management; educational and preventive services, including workshops and webinars; and leadership development activities. All direct services are free for NYC youth, 24 years of age and under, and available in English and Spanish.

Call 1.800-214-4150 or send a text message to 646-535-3291

Womankind

Womankind is offers free, confidential, culturally-responsive services to people affected by gender-based violence, including domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual violence. They provide a range of assistance such as trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, legal help, emergency housing (shelter), wellness and healing groups, and help navigating systems like police, housing, or public benefits — available in English, Spanish, and 18+ Asian languages/dialects.

Barrier Free Living

Barrier Free Living supports people with disabilities and survivors of domestic violence by helping them live safe, independent, and dignity-filled lives free from abuse and bias. Its services include accessible emergency shelter, community-based counseling and support groups (Secret Garden), advocacy and safety planning, and permanent supportive housing tailored for people with physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities.

If you have been sexually assaulted within the past 96 hours (4 days), it is important to know your options for proper medical intervention and legal protection. If you have been hurt, please visit one of the SAFE emergency rooms in NY state.

• New York Police Department: contact 911 or Find your NYPD precinct

• NYPD Special Victims Division 24 Hour Hotline (1-646-610-7272)
• New York State Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit Hotline (1-844-845-7269)