Domestic Violence / Crisis Counseling

Community Healing and Wellness Department/Social Services (CHW) offers individual counseling, crisis counseling, case management, assistance completing family court petitions, obtaining family offense orders of protection, NYCHA emergency safety transfers, support navigating court systems, victim compensation claims for financial loss due to a crime, emergency care packages, mental health referrals, Narcan, Fentanyl and Xylazine testing strips, and substance use treatment referrals. CHW also provides advocacy support and support groups to survivors of domestic violence and crime victims. Call (718) 923-8288 Monday-Friday from 9 am-5 pm or use this referral form.

For general counseling & substance abuse, call Farah at (646) 707-4218.

Peacemaking Program at the Justice Center

The Peacemaking Department is offering facilitation and conflict resolution services for people involved in conflicts. This can be domestic, neighborhood, or community conflicts. All parties involved in the conflict are invited and suggested to attend sessions for conflict resolution. Tuesdays from 10am-1pm, they allow walk-ins for an on-the-spot facilitation session, at the Red Hook Community Justice Center (88 Visitation Pl.).  For any questions or concerns email Program Manager Jacqueline Renaud-Rivera: jrenaud@nycourts.gov or Program Associate Aidaruus Shirwa: Ashirwa@nycourts.gov

Community Service/ Social Services: (347) 813-0318 or (917) 860-7494

Red Hook Family Counseling/Good Shepherd Services is accepting referrals for free family counseling and advocacy for any Red Hook caregiver with a child under 18. Call (718) 422-1900. 

Red Hook Initiative offers mental health services for residents 12 years and older. Contact Clinical Social Work Manager, Florie St. Aime at florie@rhicenter.org for ages 12-24, and Michel’le Thomas at michel’le@rhicenter.org for ages 25+.

Community Health Worker Clarissa Rios is available for physical and mental health services, immigration and legal services, housing support, benefits enrollment, and English and HSE classes. Call (332) 208-4233, email clarissa.rios@nyulangone.org, or visit her at the following locations: 

Mental Health Resources or Mental Health Telehealth Contacts for COVID 19

We’d also like to share the following resources, gathered by the amazing Young Adult Librarians of the Brooklyn Public Library:

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Help for Teens

  • The Samaritans Suicide Prevention Hotline: (212) 673-3000.
  • Teen Line: Call 800-TLC-TEEN/800-852-8336, or text “TEEN” to 839863.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call or text 988.
  • I’RAISE provides mental health support and mentoring to over 1,000 girls and boys in New York City.

The Mayors Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP’s) mission is to improve community safety by working with Red Hook residents to identify key issues underlying crime.

See our coverage of the MAP program in the RHMA newsletter.