Rural and Remote Behavioral Health Resources

DID YOU KNOW? Almost 87% of state land is considered Rural New York. Rural areas of the state spread across 53 of New York’s 62 counties. The most common barriers to behavioral health for rural residents are:

Acceptability (Social/Cultural norms, No Anonymity, Stigma.)
Availability (Workforce Shortage, Providers not participating in insurance plans.)
Accessibility (Transportation, Broadband Connectivity, Economic Disparities such as poverty, homelessness and low paying jobs.)

If you or someone you know needs help or support, use this list of confidential local, state and national support lines.