MENtal Health Resources

Harlem Family Institute is a great resource for parent-child groups and affordable therapy services. Want to learn more? Check out their website harlemfamilyinstitute.org. To make an appointment call 212-920-7965.

Thrive NYC is an initiative from the City of New York. They team up with community partners. to help create access t0 low cost or free mental health services. Learn more by visiting their website.Thrivenyc.cityofnewyork.us

Exalt elevates expectations of personal success for youth ages 15-19 who’ve been involved in the criminal justice system. They inspire youth at a critical crossroads to believe in their worth, from the first steps in contemplation through the journey to create lasting behavioral change.

Metropolitan Center for Mental Health is a nonprofit outpatient mental health clinic. They provide affordable costs for treatment and in addition, offer a wide range of mental health services. They have specialties in Hispanic family services, a child and adolescent program, and a substance abuse program (FAIR). To learn more, you can reach them at 212-543-4445 or click here.

Safe Horizons is An organization that serves those experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence and other forms of crime and abuse. They utilize client-centered practice (CPC) to meet the needs of clients. They are also known for being the nation's leading victim assistance organization. If you or a loved one is seeking help, please contact their 24 hour hotline: 1 800-621-HOPE.

Mount Sinai offers a Learn Weight Management Program which has been found effective in treating binge eating disorder and obesity. The program is offered for groups and individuals. It contains both a didatic and collaborative model with a focus on lifestyle, exercise, attitude, relationships, and nutrition. To get more information, call: 212-659-8724

Redeemer Counseling services offers wide array of counseling services: individual, couples, family, and group counseling. In addition, they offer career direction services and workshops. They utilize a biblically-based holistic approach in their counseling services. They also offer a sliding scale fee based on income. Check out their website to learn more.

Located in Chelsea, NY, Midtown Marriage and Family Therapy offers individual, couples, and family therapy. The offer workshops which focus on anger management, premarital counseling or preparing for marriage, and communication skills. To find out of if Midtown MFT is a good fit for you, call the intake line for a phone consultation at 917-968-5599.

NIP’s Treatment Center offers individual psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and EMDR services at a reduced fee based on income. For more information about our fees, please click here.

The Ackerman Institute is a well known institute for family therapy and research/training for family therapists. They have training programs for professionals and research to develop new treatment models and training. Utilizing treatment, training, and research, Ackerman Institute serves families. They also offer training workshops and short courses.

The HOPE (Healing on Purpose and Evolving) Center provides free mental health services to the First Corinthian Baptist Church community and the Harlem community. Therapists collaborate with HOPE innovators to create a therapeutic alliance and utilize a range of therapeutic modalities to engage the healing proces. HOPE offers individual and couples counseling, in addition to groups, targeting a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, marriage/ family, as well as bereavement. For more info, check out the website.

The DHCEPS provides psychological and educational therapeutic services to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Services are affordable and the center serves as a training facility for students who are supervised by psychologists and educators. In addition, DHCEPS partners with community agencies such as schools and mental health clinics.

Domestic Violence Support provides temporary housing, emergency shelter, and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and their children. In addition, it provides counseling, advocacy, and referral services.

The Samaritans Suicide Prevention Hotline provides a 24/7 crisis hotline for suicide, survivor support groups, public education, and awareness. It is there to support anyone feeling distressed, overwhelmed, and suicidal and needs a place to turn to for support. For more info check out the website.

Start Treatment and Recovery Center offers holistic outpatient services and programs focused on treatment for drug addiction, and rehabilitation this includes behavioral health and vocational services and medical case management.

Dr. Joy is a licensed psychotherapist who has created an online platform for normalizing mental health services for Black women and girls. She aims to break down the stigma surrounding therapy for Black women and girls. Her website offers therapists, blog posts, and encouragement in seeking therapy.

Heal Haus is a holistic approach to treating all the aspects of an individual. They focus on aligning the soul, body, and mind through a diversity of offerings from community workshops, yoga, diverse forms of healing, and individual, couple, and family therapy.

Psychology Today offers articles and insights on mental health and well-being, along with a searchable directory for finding suitable therapists. It allows professionals to share knowledge on topics like grief, relationships, and mental health treatments, making it an essential resource for understanding and addressing mental health challenges. For more info, check out the website.

A directory filled with mental health professionals who share cultural background and understand the unique challenges Black men face. For more info, check out the website.

Josh is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who specializes in mental health counseling. He is Brooklyn-born and Far Rockaway-raised. His goal is to create accessible healing spaces for folks who are seeking ways to love themselves and find restorative ways to heal from their experiences.

The Fortune Society employs a holistic “one-stop shop” model of service provision, offering a comprehensive array of in-house social services to over 7,000 people with incarceration histories each year via three primary New York City-area locations: our service center in Long Island City, and both the Fortune Academy (a.k.a. “the Castle”) and Castle Gardens in West Harlem. We also have a regular presence in four borough courthouses, on Rikers Island, and numerous New York State prisons.

CASES offers a range of programs to help youth and adults newly released from jail or prison to successfully navigate the challenges of reentry, access opportunities to improve their lives (including through proven protective factors like education and housing), and avoid recidivism.

Mindful Harlem is committed to bringing the practice of meditation, as well as other healing arts to the Harlem community. They believe that mindfulness, yoga, and wellness practices have the potential to lead us toward genuine authenticity and active engagement with the world around us and within us.