New York City on Oct. 9 launched NYC Mental Health Connect, a website that helps people find mental health and substance use services. Users can filter more than 600 providers by type of service, languages spoken, accepted insurance and more.
New York City on Oct. 9 launched NYC Mental Health Connect, a website for residents looking for mental health and substance use services. Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the site ahead of World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10). The address is mentalhealthconnect.nyc.gov.
The site lists more than 600 providers. Users can filter by type of service, appointment availability, age group served, languages spoken and accepted insurance, or answer a short questionnaire to narrow down suitable options. It includes state-licensed programs and city-contracted services, and also lets users find services available at home or online.
The range of services is broad: outpatient clinics for adults, youth and families; rehabilitation; supportive services such as peer support, employment, education and case management; social programs such as housing, food and legal assistance; crisis services; and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Agency staff can also use the site to find additional services to which they can connect their clients.
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) provided $5 million in one-time funding for development, while the city operates the site and updates provider information. According to a 2024 report cited by the city, 24% of surveyed New York City youth needed or wanted mental health counseling but did not know where to get it, and more than 40% of adults who had difficulty with daily life said they did not receive treatment because they did not know whom to contact.
Anyone in an immediate crisis can reach help around the clock by calling or texting 988 instead of using the site. The announcement did not specify the languages supported by the site itself or a phone number for assistance.