Support Organizations

A Family Support and Education Group

Meetings are for anyone struggling with the effects of addiction in a friend or loved one.

Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

24/7 NYS Drug Abuse Helpline - (877) 846-7369
NYS Drug Abuse Hotline - (800) 522-5353
Parents Toll-Free Helpline - (855) 378-4373

When we support each other, we can build a better community. This page lists support organizations based in or serving the Town of Yorktown.

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline No matter what problems you are dealing with, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline wants to help you find a reason to keep living. Call or Text 988 and you will be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7. Speaking to a therapist or attending a support group can improve your overall mental health. The following resources link can help you find a psychologist, psychiatrist or support group near you: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself. For more information and resources visit: https://988lifeline.org. Veterans Crisis Line For those that serve or who have served, crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. If you’re a veteran or service member and in crisis, these resources can help. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. Dial 988 then press 1 or Text 838255. Visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net for more information and resources.
The Hope Line You deserve to be heard and understood. You Don't Have To Do This Alone. We help students and young adults in crisis by offering sound advice and a safe place to connect. Choose a topic, explore resources, chat live with a Hope Coach. Hope Coaches are available 24 hours a day! Live chat is FREE, SAFE, and CONFIDENTIAL. We are there to listen, not to judge. Visit thehopeline.com for help today.
Family Services of Westchester FSW provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. With 50 innovative programs, FSW serves 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, New York.Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency. https://fsw.org
OCFS HEARS Parent & Family Line (Help, Empower, Advocate, Reassure and Support) The HEARS family line assists parents and families by providing resources and referrals to a variety of services. Caring representatives guide families to services including food, clothing, housing, medical and behavioral health care services, parenting education and child care. 1-888-55HEARS (1-888-554-3277) Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The line offers messages in 12 languages.https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cwcs/hears.php
Ability Beyond At Ability Beyond, they discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. Through their programs in community job training and placement, supported living, and recreational and educational enrichment, we empower the individuals we serve to live full and rewarding lives. Visit them at abilitybeyond.org.
Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention The Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is the nation’s public-private partnership for suicide prevention. The Action Alliance works with more than 250 national partners to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Current priority areas include: transforming health systems, transforming communities, and changing the conversation. To learn more, go to: theactionalliance.org.
Al-Anon Meetings Membership is open to anyone who feels his or her life has been or is being deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Local meeting are held at the First Presbyterian Church, and St. Patrick’s Church. A complete list of all meetings in Westchester & Putnam Counties is listed on their website: https://westchesterputnamalanon.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous® (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Find a local meeting: sober.com or call now for 24/7 addiction help: 1-800-839-1686. All calls are 100% confidential.
Alliance for Safe Kids ASK is a collaboration within the Yorktown community – parents, teens, educators, law enforcement, government, medical professionals, businesses, faith leaders, civic groups – aimed at providing youth with the information and skills needed to make healthy decisions while emphasizing the need for families to protect and nurture children by getting informed and getting involved. By partnering with all areas of the community, we encourage our youth to be resilient and collectively strengthen the safety net that protects them. Everyone has a role in supporting our youth. Contact ASK: The Alliance for Safe Kids, PO Box 106, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, [email protected], and www.allianceforsafekids.org.
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention provides information about suicide, supports, and services and resources for survivors. Go to afsp.org for more information.
Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. The Child Care Council of Westchester is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that champions the healthy development of children, families and our community by promoting quality early care and education. www.childcarewestchester.org
Cove Care Center CoveCare Center provides mental health, substance use, and supportive services for adults, children, families, and seniors. Our innovative, compassionate approach to care fosters healing, recovery, and wellness. As a nonprofit organization with a commitment to ensuring affordability and access, CoveCare Center is dedicated to improving lives in communities throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. https://covecarecenter.org
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is a non-profit dedicated to helping individuals and families struggling with Substance Use Disorder. We teach family strategies to influence change in their loved one’s behavior. We also offer support and resources informed by our personal experience with SUD in our families. You are not alone. www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.org
Families Anonymous Families Anonymous is a 12 Step Fellowship for family and friends of those individuals with Drug, Alcohol or Behavioral issues. Meetings are held every Monday from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown. Call 914-420-3433 or click here for more information.
Food Pantries in Yorktown There are 5 operating food pantries in the Town of Yorktown. Click here for a listing of their locations and services.
Hope's Door Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse. Call the 24-HOUR HOTLINE 1-888-438-8700 for information on Hope's Door's services. Se habla español. For more information visit: hopesdoorny.org. Local service locations are at: 39 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, 10570 Hours: 9 am to 5 pm or by appointment. Call: 914-747-0828. 100 S. Highland Avenue, Ossining, 10562 By appointment. Call: 914-747-0828.
Hudson Valley Region 211 Hudson Valley Region 211 provides a searchable database of services in the area. Dial 211 or visit 211hudsonvalley.org
My Sisters' Place Are you or someone you know being abused or mistreated? For more than 35 years, My Sisters’ Place (MSP) has worked to end violence in intimate relationships and combat the effects of domestic violence on women and children throughout Westchester County. MSP offers residential services, support services, legal services, education, and advocacy. Crisis Hotline: 1-800-298-7233 or visit: mspny.org. My Sisters' Place is located at 1 Water St #390, White Plains, NY 10601.
NAMI Westchester NAMI Westchester is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The families and members of NAMI Westchester are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. Go to namiwestchester.org for more information. Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness can affect persons of any age and occur in any family. They are not caused by bad parenting and not evidence of weakness of character. Call the Westchester Crisis Prevention & Response Team at 914-925-5959 or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.
Nar-Anon Meetings Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else's drug addition. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Every Monday from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown. For more info, click here.
NY Connects NY Connects is your trusted place for individuals, families, caregivers and professions to turn to for free, unbiased information about long term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages or with any type of disability. www.nyconnects.ny.gov
Parents Helping Parents Parents Helping Parents, Inc. supports parents and guardians who are struggling with the behavior of their teenagers or adult children. The Westchester County parents group meets every Wednesday from 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm at the Leo Mintzer Community Center, 251 Underhill Avenue in West Harrison. For more info go to: phpny.org.
Partnership to End Addiction The nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, we are a diverse community of researchers, advocates, clinicians, communicators and more. Call 855-378-4373 to schedule a call time with a specialist. https://drugfree.org
Planned Intervention - Student Assistance Services An organized, loving, supportive and empathetic way to help a family member interrupt the progression of their teen's substance abuse and get help. Call 914-332-1300, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. For more info visit: www.sascorp.org
Protective Services for Adults Protective Services for Adults (PSA) is a system of services provided without regard to income under the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for persons 18 or older, who, because of a mental and/or physical impairment, are at risk of harm or are unable to meet their own needs and have no one to assist them responsibly. In New York State, local social services departments have the primary responsibility to provide services to impaired adults who may be abused, neglected or exploited and are living in the community. If the danger is not immediate, but you do not feel safe, know someone who may not be safe, or feel some form of abuse is occurring call Adult Protective Services at (914) 995-2259 or 231-2059 (Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm). For Emergency Services after hours and on weekends: (914) 995-2099. If you have any questions about elder abuse or services and programs for the elderly and caregivers, call the Safe Center near your home. (Monday – Friday, business hours): Yorktown (914) 245-9167.
Ride Connect Taking Seniors Where They Want To Go Our volunteer drivers take seniors (age 60 and over) to doctor visits, the grocery store, social activities, and much more in Westchester and Southern Putnam Counties in New York. For FREE! Online: rideconnectwestchester.org Call: (914) 242-7433 Email: [email protected]
SPARC, INC. SPARC, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been a staple of the Yorktown community since 1989. SPARC enhances the lives of people with developmental disabilities by offering a wide range of recreational, arts, music and skill based therapeutic programs for the Westchester County community, ages 5 through adulthood. Programs are offered in partnership with many local organizations, churches, senior centers and school districts. The SPARC team members are highly trained professionals which includes certified Social Workers, Special Educators, Music, Art and Recreational Therapist. Our program specialists facilitate goal-oriented activities designed to foster: Confidence and positive self-esteem Socialization and relationship building skills Independence and community integration skills Communication and long term life skills Registration is required to participate in our programs. Please contact us at (914) 243-0583 or via email at [email protected]. Location: 40 Triangle Center, Suite 205, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Website: www.sparcinc.org Contact email is: [email protected]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. SAMHSA is a partner of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, a public-private partnership advancing the national strategy for suicide prevention. Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Suicide prevention efforts seek to: Reduce factors that increase the risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors; Increase the factors that help strengthen, support, and protect individuals from suicide. Learn more about SAMHSA's suicide prevention resources: www.samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group of Northern Westchester A peer/professional facilitated group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at 272 North Bedford Road, Suite 206, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (Located in the building just south of Staples on the same side of route 117). Please call or email Rebecca Walkley for first time attending (914) 361-5161 or [email protected]. Suggested donation: $10.00.
Support Connection Support Connection, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 1996 that offers free, confidential support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Support Groups are led by trained facilitators who are cancer survivors. Registration is required for all groups. Directions to meetings will be given upon registration. Call (914) 962-6402 or 1-800-532-4290. Support Connection is located at 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. HELP IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! 914-962-6402 or Toll Free: 1-800-532-4290. For additional information, also Email: [email protected] or visit us on the web: www.supportconnection.org.
Veteran's Crisis Line This organization provides confidential help for Veterans and their families. Call 1-800-273-8255 and select option 1 to talk to someone now. Or send a text to 838255 to get help now through a confidential chat. Go to: www.veteranscrisisline.net for more information on how to get help or how to #BeThere for Veterans and Service Members.
Westchester County Family Justice Center Free, confidential services for victims of Domestic, Partner & Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Elder Abuse. Spanish and multi-language interpretation available. Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Walk-ins are welcome. The Family Justice Center is located in the Westchester County Courthouse Annex, Room 1-150 at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601. Call the FJC Helpline at (914) 995-3100.
Yorktown Community Help Inc Yorktown Community Help (YCH) is a Yorktown-based nonprofit that opened its doors in the 1960's. The nonprofit's primary purpose is to provide food to individuals and families who are referred to YCH. The YCH Food Pantry is open on the third Wednesday of each month. There is a thrift shop in the building where people can donate their clothing and other goods during the week on Mondays and Wednesdays. All proceeds help pay for the food that YCH distributes. Thrift Shop Hours: Monday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Yorktown Community & Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Phone: (914) 962-1144
Yorktown Love In Action Hidden Treasures & Donation Center Yorktown Love In Action Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to loving service to the community by assisting families in Westchester and Putnam Counties in need of temporary assistance due to unforeseen life circumstances. Yorktown Love In Action Inc. operates a large, volunteer-run donation center in Yorktown, which accepts donations of living necessities (clothing, etc.). These items are used to assist families in need in our community. Many donated items can be acquired for a minimum (nominal) donation at our donation center location. Monetary donations can be earmarked for financial assistance to local families. Hours: Sunday 12 - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Location: 1736 Front Street, Yorktown, NY 10598 Website: www.yorktownloveinaction.com