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FollowThriveNYC is an unprecedented, citywide commitment to close critical gaps in mental healthcare. In partnership with 12 city agencies and nearly 200 non-profits, ThriveNYC’s programs reach people with the highest need – those with serious mental illness, those affected by trauma, and those living in historically under-served neighborhoods. Our programs eliminate barriers to care for all New Yorkers by providing free services in over 200 languages, regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Recent highlights
If you or someone you care about needs support during the COVID-19 pandemic, explore the programs and resources on this page. Help is available.
Data and information on ThriveNYC’s work are updated on a regular basis. Explore recent highlights below and check back often to learn more.
Join us for important conversations on mental health
Help us thank essential workers on the frontlines
Veterans are supporting other veterans through Mission: VetCheck
Tools for employers: promote mental health in the workplace during COVID-19
Tools for faith leaders: promoting mental health during and after COVID-19
Join us for important conversations on mental health
Recent panels include: Reflections on Mental Health & Writing, a panel discussion with authors who have written about mental health and mental illness, produced in partnership with The New York Public Library, and Innovations in Mental Healthcare Access during COVID-19 a conversation with leading insurance providers and public health experts about how they are reaching and serving New Yorkers in new ways.
Watch the entire Virtual Event series hereHelp us thank essential workers on the frontlines
Help us celebrate and thank our heroes who are ensuring all New Yorkers stay safe, nourished, and thriving – whether by keeping our buildings and transportation systems clean and operating, teaching our young people remotely, stocking our supermarkets, keeping our communities safe, or delivering needed healthcare, mail, or meals.
To join us in saying thank you to our essential workers, download the image hereVeterans are supporting other veterans through Mission: VetCheck
During the COVID-19 crisis, veterans are making supportive check-in calls to other veterans through Mission: VetCheck. A collaboration between the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services, the Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC, and veteran-serving organizations, these calls provide veterans with information about how to access vital public services, including free meals, COVID-19 test sites locations, and mental health resources.
Learn more and get involvedTools for employers: promote mental health in the workplace during COVID-19
Thrive in Your Workplace, a program that helps local employers bring mental health support to the workplace, is offering new tools to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a COVID-19 Mental Health Guide for Employers and a new 60-minute webinar, “Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace during COVID-19,” which presents practical strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, and introduces best practices to foster workplace mental health.
Learn moreTools for faith leaders: promoting mental health during and after COVID-19
Faith and community leaders can use this Toolkit to understand mental health needs, how to access mental health resources, and concrete actions to take immediately and year-round to support yourselves and your communities.
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Free and confidential mental health and substance misuse support is available 24/7 in over 200 languages.
Regularly Updated Information on the Coronavirus
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Crime Victim Advocates
Available to help people harmed by crime deal with the emotional, physical and financial aftermath.