For many people living with trauma, finding affirming and culturally responsive support can be a challenge. It is important that communities impacted have meaningful access to appropriate and effective resources.
We have compiled a list of organizations and resources that offer mental health support with a trauma-informed, equity-centered lens. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or supporting a loved one, these tools center inclusivity, access, and dignity in the healing journey.
New York State Resources
1. NYS TINRC General Directory
Who is it for: Everyone
What they offer: This Directory lists individuals and organizations engaged in trauma-responsive work. You can use the search function to:
- Find individuals and organizations by NYS Region, County, Sector, and Population of Focus
- Find “Providers”, people who support service recipients and utilize trauma-informed principles and practices.
- Find Tending the Roots Trainers. If you are looking for a Tending the Roots Trainer to provide training in your organization and community, search the Directory for a trainer.
🌐 traumainformedny.org/directory/
2. NYS TINRC Mental Health Resources
Who it’s for: Individuals, providers, and organizations engaged in trauma-responsive work
What they offer: Mental health resources and support filtered by location, sector, and population of focus.
🌐 https://www.traumainformedny.org/resource-categories/
3. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NYS
Who it’s for: General public, with specific programs for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, youth, and caregivers. NAMI has locations in and around NYS, including Queens/Nassau, Western NY, Syracuse, and the Hudson Valley.
What they offer: Peer support, educational programs, advocacy, and helpline
NAMI is one of the largest grassroots mental health organizations in the U.S., with community chapters and culturally responsive programming.
4. Family Services League
Who it’s for: With over 60 social service programs in more than 20 locations and staff and support personnel of approximately 700, they serve Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.
What they offer: Treatment for all aspects of psychiatric illness and emotional distress for every age group and socioeconomic background.
🌐 https://www.fsl-li.org/find-help/mental-health-integrated-care/
5. Center for Trauma and Embodiment
Who it’s for: Impacted communities and care providers around the world
What they offer: Training and education in trauma-informed care by emphasizing shared power and human relationships as fundamental to the business of helping people heal from trauma.
🌐 https://www.healwithcfte.org/
6. BIPOC PEEEEEEK
Who it’s for: Parents and caregivers of children who are receiving mental health services or have identified emotional health conditions but are not linked to care.
What they offer: Classes & workshops, advocacy & resources, peer-led support, community education, and culturally-responsive mental health programming.
BIPOC PEEEEEEK is Parents and caregivers Elevating their voices to Educate and Empower Each other to Eliminate disparities and inequities in services related to the Emotional Health of our Kids.
7. The Center
Who it’s for: LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and their families
What they offer: Funding and legislative advocacy, capacity enhancement, and coalition building.
🌐 https://gaycenter.org/advocacy/lgbt-health-network/
8. Hillside Family of Agencies
Who it’s for: Children and families, focusing on individualized care plans to support the unique needs of each person.
What they offer: A wide range of services, including outpatient mental health care, residential treatment, and youth development programs.
9. Helio Health
Who’s it for: Individuals struggling with alcohol use, substance use, eating, gambling, and other mental health disorders.
What they offer: Complete treatment for mental health and substance abuse/misuse.
10. Hudson Valley Guild
Who it’s for: Individuals interested in psychotherapy and counseling in the New York counties of Ulster, Greene, Dutchess, and Columbia.
What they offer: an online directory of Hudson Valley psychotherapists and counselors.
🌐 https://hudsonvalleyguild.com/
National Resources
1. Therapy for Latinx
Who it’s for: Latinx individuals
What they offer: Culturally responsive therapist directory. In partnership with Mental Health America, this nonprofit offers a mental health resource directory for the Latinx community and advocates for systemic change within mental health systems.
2. The Trevor Project
Who it’s for: LGBTQ+ youth
What they offer: Crisis support, suicide prevention, and counseling
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing 24/7 support to LGBTQ+ youth via phone, chat, and text. They also offer educational resources and peer support spaces.
3. BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
Who it’s for: Black communities
What they offer: Peer support, education, advocacy, and toolkits
BEAM works at the intersection of mental health and social justice to build a healing-centered culture within Black communities.
4. Trans Lifeline
Who it’s for: Trans and nonbinary people
What they offer: Peer support hotline run by trans operators.
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots service that offers connection and compassion without judgment. It also provides microgrants for legal name changes.
5. National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
Who it’s for: QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)
What they offer: Mental health resource directory, healing justice tools, and grants.
This network strengthens mental health resources for QTBIPOC communities through both individual care and systemic advocacy.
Mental Health is a human right. Everyone deserves access to mental health care that affirms their identity, honors their history, and supports their future. We encourage you to share these resources, explore what healing looks like for you, and keep advocating for systems that reflect the rich diversity of the communities served.
If you’re in crisis, you’re not alone. Help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.