Resources

CANDLE (Community Awareness Network for a Drug-Free Life and Environment) staffs a drop-in center at Tappan Zee High School on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00-5:00pm. Students are welcome to drop in and talk about any life situation that is impacting them. Founded in 1982, CANDLE provides prevention education and resistance strategies to youth and their adult allies, and support programs for young people at risk.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Behavior Health Response Team of Rockland County (24/7)
(845) 517-0400 or toll-free: 1 (844) 255-BHRT (2478)

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Hudson Valley
(914) 610-9145

Mental Health Association of Westchester
Rockland County Clinic: (914) 345-0770 x7350

United Hospice of Rockland
Crisis Intervention/Bereavement: (845) 634-4974

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