Crisis Disclaimer

Important Crisis and Safety Information for New York Residents

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please seek help immediately:

· Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7, nationwide)
· Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
· NYC Well (for New York City residents): Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), text "WELL" to 65173, or chat online at nyc.gov/nycwell
· National Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741

This Practice Is Not an Emergency Service

Marcia Williams Young, LCSW is a private teletherapy practice. This website, email, and contact forms are not monitored for emergencies. Please do not use these methods to communicate urgent or crisis situations, as there will be a significant delay in response.
For immediate safety concerns, always contact 988 or 911 first.

Additional New York State & Local Resources

· New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (available 24/7)
· NY Project Hope Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314 (COVID-19 related emotional support)
· NYC Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
· The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678
· Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255

A Note on Licensing and Service Area

Marcia Williams Young, LCSW, is licensed to provide teletherapy to clients physically located within New York State. If you are outside New York during our sessions, please discuss this with me beforehand, as licensing regulations vary by state.

If you are unsure about your safety or the safety of someone else, please err on the side of caution and contact emergency services immediately. Your well-being is the highest priority.