HelpMental Health Support During COVID19
The increase in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in NYC impacts many people in our community, including those who are affected by mental illness.
Although our physical location is closed for the time being, we are still here for you. In times of crisis, having support you can count on is vitally important. We still offer a variety of support resources to help you or a loved one with general or COVID-related mental health concerns.
Contact Our Helpline
Our Helpline is available as a source of information and support. You can call us from 10 am to 6 pm ET Monday through Friday – or email us anytime. Call 212-684-3264. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message and we’ll get right back to you. Or you can email us at the button below.
Our classes by video.
Go to the page for the class and contact us.
For family and friend caregivers
NAMI Family-to-Family – an 8-week class for families, partners and friends of adults with mental illness. The class facilitates a better understanding of mental illness, increases coping skills, and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members.
NAMI Basics – a 6-week class for parents and other family of children and teens who are showing signs of emotional and/or behavioral difficulties, or who have a mental health diagnosis.
NAMI Family & Friends – a 90-minute seminar for families, partners, and friends of adults experiencing a mental health challenge. The presentation helps people better understand mental illness, increases coping skills, and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members.
For individuals
NAMI Peer-to-Peer – open to anyone experiencing a mental health challenge. This 8-week class encourages growth, healing, and recovery among participants. We also have a course for people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Our support groups by video and by phone.
Nearly all of our support groups are available for you.
Please see our calendar for when and how to connect.
Additional Information & Resources
- COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide from NAMI: Considering the news, here are tips and practices we recommend to maintain your mental well-being.
- NYC and New York state coronavirus info: Go to the New York State Department of Health or the New York City Department of Health.
- National and global coronavirus info: Go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization.
- Feeling anxious? The anxiety and existential depression from events like this virus can be difficult to deal with. Check out our weekly Wellness Chats.