Crisis Services/Mental Health: Crisis Respite Centers
Crisis Respite Centers provide an alternative to hospitalization for people experiencing emotional crises. They are warm, safe and supportive home-like places to rest and recover when more support is needed than can be provided at home. The Crisis Respite Centers offer stays for up to one week and provide an open-door setting where people can continue their daily activities. Trained peers and non-peers work with individuals to help them successfully overcome emotional crises. Crisis Respite Centers offer services such as:
- 24-hour peer support
- Self-advocacy education
- Psychoeducation
- Self-help training
- Social support groups
- Recreational activities
- Linkage to medical and psychiatric providers
The Health Department Community Partners that are operating Crisis Respite Centers
COMMUNITY ACCESS, INC. - Crisis Respite Center (Manhattan)
315 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 646-257-5665 x 8401
RIVERDALE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION - Crisis Respite Center (Bronx)
640-642 West 232nd Street
Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: 718-884-2992
SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED - Crisis Respite Center (Brooklyn)
2118 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: 347-505-0870
TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR NEW YORK - Crisis Respite Center (Queens)
80-45 Winchster Blvd.
Queens Village, NY 11427
Phone: 718-464-0375
Access crisis respite by completing New York City’s Residential Crisis Support/Respite Referral Form (PDF) and taking it to one of the locations above.