Mental Health Resources

  • RIF Support Group for Asylum-Seekers

    RIF offers a weekly support group on Zoom every Monday at 10 am.

    The support group does not offer psychological evaluations for asylum cases. Please see below the organizations that provide these evaluations.

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Organizations That Provide Psychological Evaluations

The following organizations provide free psychological evaluations for asylum seekers. Click the images below to apply with each organization. Most require a direct referral from a lawyer and have a long waiting list.

Mental health resources in new york city

Life Net

For information on mental health, a referral to a mental health professional, or if you need to talk to someone:

  • CALL 1-800-LIFENET (1-800-543-3638)

  • TTY: 212-982-5284

  • Spanish: 1-877-AYUDESE (1-877-298-3373)

  • Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean: 1-877-990-8585

NYC WELL

For confidential crisis counseling or to request mental health or substance misuse help from health professionals including nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists at your home: