GameStrong Foundation
RESOURCE HUB
Empowering Youth Mental Health Across New York
(Ages 13–25)
1. Immediate Mental Health Help – 988 Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, NYC Well, etc.
2. Youth Mental Health Support – The Jed Foundation, The Trevor Project, YouthLine.
3. Local New York Resources – The Door, Child Mind Institute, Safe Horizon, Vibrant Emotional Health.
4. Specialized Support – SAMHSA, NEDA, Domestic Violence Helpline.
5. Online Tools for Young Minds – Seize the Awkward, OK2TALK, Headspace.
6. GameStrong Foundation Message – closing encouragement with our contact info.
Join the movement!
I pledge to be stigma free and help create a world where mental health is discussed, understood, and supported.
🧠 Immediate Mental Health Help
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you are not alone.
Help is available 24/7, free, and confidential.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.
New York State Crisis Services
NY Project Hope: 1-844-863-9314 – Emotional support and coping resources.
NYC Well: Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text WELL to 65173
24/7 access to counselors for mental health, substance use, and emotional distress.
💬 Youth Mental Health Support
The Jed Foundation (JED)
Website: jedfoundation.org
Focuses on emotional health and suicide prevention.
The Trevor Project
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Call: 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678
YouthLine
Website: oregonyouthline.org
Text teen2teen to 839863
Mental Health America
Website: mhanational.org/young-adults
💙 Local New York Resources
NYC Well (Citywide)
Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (692-9355)
Free, confidential mental health support in 200+ languages.
The Door – A Center of Alternatives (NYC)
Website: www.door.org
Comprehensive youth services for ages 12–24, including counseling, education, and health care.
Vibrant Emotional Health (NYC)
Website: www.vibrant.org
Leads mental health and crisis support initiatives across New York.
The Child Mind Institute (NYC)
Website: www.childmind.org
Resources and treatment for children and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Safe Horizon (NYC)
Website: www.safehorizon.org
Support for youth experiencing abuse, violence, or trauma.
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
🌈 Specialized Support
Substance Use Help – SAMHSA
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit findtreatment.gov
Confidential treatment locator for mental health and addiction services.
Eating Disorder Helpline – NEDA
Website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Call 1-800-931-2237 | Text NEDA to 741741
Seize the Awkward: www.seizetheawkward.org – Tips for starting mental health conversations.
💻 Online Tools
Seize the Awkward: www.seizetheawkward.org – Tips for starting mental health conversations.
OK2TALK: ok2talk.org – A space for young people to share their mental health stories.
Headspace: www.headspace.com – Mindfulness and stress management tools.
🕊️ GameStrong Foundation Message
At GameStrong Foundation, we believe every young person deserves a safe space to talk, heal, and grow.
You are not alone.
Email: info@thegamestrongfoundation.org
Website: thegamestrongfoundation.org