Call 1-800-LIFENET
The American Red Cross 9/11 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program which is funded through public donations and administered by the Mental Health Association of NYC, has approximately 10,000 people enrolled. New participants may still enroll until January 2, 2007 by calling 1-800-LIFENET. The last date of service for this fund is December 31, 2007 and the last day to file clains is March 31, 2008.
If you still don't feel like yourself, you may still be feeling the effects of 9/11 – and so might your family. It can take a while to recognize your symptoms: sleeplessness, headaches, feeling afraid to go out or drinking too much, for instance.
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Not everyone reacts to traumatic events in the same way. That's why a variety of services are available. 1-800-LIFENET is a toll-free hotline that makes it easy for you to get free or low-cost help with emotional, drug or alcohol problems related to 9/11. LifeNet is:
- Totally confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Operated by The Mental Health Association of New York City, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and access to treatment services
- Available to English, Spanish, and Asian language speakers, with support for all others.
Their staff of benefit coordinators and referral specialists offers personal, confidential help 24 hours a day.
The 9/11 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program offers financial assistance with the cost of mental health and substance abuse treatment to those directly affected by the attacks, regardless of insurance or immigration status. You choose the type of treatment and the licensed provider. For more information, you can visit the program website at www.9-11mentalhealth.org.
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