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Crisis Navigator

I'm overwhelmed and need someone to guide me

You don't have to figure this out alone. Caregivers in crisis make worse decisions — that's brain science, not weakness. Get a person on the phone today.

In the next hour

  1. Call Parent to Parent of NYS for a match with another parent: 800-305-8817.
  2. Use 988 if you're in emotional crisis — it's not just for suicide.

This week

  1. Request an Advocate Callback through this site.
  2. Write down your top 3 problems on one page (we'll help you triage).
  3. Ask your county DD office for a Family Support liaison.

Phone numbers

What to say (script)

I'm a caregiver and I'm overwhelmed. I'm not in immediate danger but I can't keep doing this alone. I need help figuring out what to do first. Can you spend 15 minutes with me today?
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