Community Care

Help is close by.

Thankfully, our community offers a variety of services to help those in need. Below you will find resources available in our area, grouped by type of need. Select a category to see the list.

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Call (631) 726-6100

Need help right now?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988
Response of Suffolk County Crisis Hotline(631) 751-7500
Domestic Violence Hotline (NYS)1-800-942-6906
Report Child Abuse (NYS)1-800-342-3720

Local resources

Find support by need.

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Family & Spiritual SupportParenting help, forgiveness, and spiritual guidance and direction

Parenting and child rearing

Focus on the Family: ParentingArticles and resources for raising children.
Child Care Council of Suffolk CountyParenting education resources.
Family Services League208 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead · (631) 369-0104
Isabella Housing Foundation205 Springville Rd., Hampton Bays · (631) 790-8888. Housing and education for pregnant women and moms with children, who may live at the house for up to two years as they transition.
Cornell Cooperative Extension: Human Development(631) 727-7850 ext. 340
Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) Parenting Classes376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpk., Sag Harbor · (631) 537-8258
Southampton Hospital Maternity Center Parenting Classes240 Meetinghouse Lane, Southampton · (631) 726-8630
First Baptist Church of Riverhead Child Development & Learning CenterSchool parenting classes are also available through your school’s guidance office.

Forgiveness, purpose, and guidance

Grace Presbyterian Church1225 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill · (631) 726-6100
Hamptons Christian Fellowship2837 Noyack Rd., Sag Harbor · (631) 725-2342
First Baptist Church of Riverhead1018 Northville Tpk., Riverhead · (631) 727-3446

Marriage & Home SafetyMarriage help, domestic violence, child abuse, and youth services

Marriage

Domestic violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline24 hours · 1-800-799-7233
NYS Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-942-6906 · Spanish (9am-5pm): 1-800-942-6908 · TTY/TDD available
The Retreat13 Goodfriend Dr., East Hampton · (631) 329-2200. Residential and non-residential services.
Brighter Tomorrows(631) 395-1800. Residential, transitional, and non-residential services.
Long Island Against Domestic ViolenceHotline: (631) 666-8833. Residential and non-residential services.
Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS)24-hour domestic violence and rape hotline: (631) 360-3606. English and Spanish.
Long Island Anti-Violence Project(516) 323-0011. Non-residential services for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence.
Suffolk County Dept. of Women’s ServicesRiverhead County Center: (631) 852-1603. Information, referral, and peer counseling.

Child abuse and neglect

NYS Child Protective Services HotlineReport child abuse: 1-800-342-3720
Suffolk County Family & Children Services
Suffolk County Child Support Enforcement Bureau(631) 854-3183
Response of Suffolk County(631) 751-7500 · Spanish: (631) 751-7423
Suffolk County Social Services(631) 854-9935

Youth services

Brentwood Residential CenterServes adjudicated young women, generally ages 12 to 18, placed by NYS Family Courts.

Emotional Support & RecoveryMental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention

Mental health

Suffolk County Mobile Crisis Unit(631) 952-3333 · Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8:30pm · Free crisis intervention and referrals.
Riverhead Mental Health Clinic, County Center(631) 852-1440 · Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-5pm
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental IllnessHelpline: 1-800-950-NAMI · Free peer-led education and support groups. A NAMI group meets at Grace Presbyterian Church on the third Wednesday of the month.

Substance abuse

Suffolk County Substance Abuse Resource CenterHotline: (631) 979-1700 · Directory: (631) 853-8500
Alcoholics Anonymous: Suffolk CountyMeeting directory: (631) 844-9500
Narcotics Anonymous
Catholic Charities Talbot House(631) 589-4144 · 24 hours, ages 18+. Sliding scale, Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance accepted.
Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic, Hampton Bays(631) 723-3362 · Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am-8pm, Tues 9:30am-7:30pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Long Island Center for Recovery320 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays · 1-800-344-5427. Open NA meeting Thursdays at 7:30pm.
Phoenix House East Hampton287 Springs Fireplace Rd., East Hampton · 1-844-894-3540
The Most Excellent Way: Christian Addiction CounselingHamptons Christian Fellowship, Sag Harbor · Tuesdays at 7pm · John Cole: (631) 726-4971
Seafield7 Seafield Lane, Westhampton · 1-800-448-4808. Inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment.

Suicide prevention

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988, any time.
Response of Suffolk County(631) 751-7500
Long Island Crisis Center(516) 679-1111
TheHopeLineTrained staff available by chat 24 hours a day.

Legal Help & VeteransLegal aid, courts, and veterans services

Legal aid and advocacy

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County(631) 853-4343
Nassau Suffolk Law Services313 W. Main St., Riverhead · (631) 369-1112 · Call for an appointment.
Suffolk County Bar Association(631) 234-5511 (minimal fee)
Suffolk County Family Court210 Center Dr., 2nd Floor, Riverhead · (631) 852-3905 ext. 06
Town CourtsEast Hampton (631) 324-4134 · Riverhead (631) 727-3200 · Shelter Island (631) 749-8989 · Southampton (631) 702-2998 · Southold (631) 765-1852
Suffolk County GovernmentCounty Executive (631) 853-4000 · County Clerk (631) 852-2000 · District Attorney (631) 853-4161 · Sheriff (631) 852-2200

Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs1-800-827-1000
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency300 Center Dr., Riverhead · (631) 852-1410 · Please call before visiting. Help with housing, careers, education, and veterans benefits.

Food Pantries & MealsListed by town. Please call ahead to confirm hours and requirements.

Hampton Bays

St. Rosalie’s Parish Outreach31 E. Montauk Hwy. · (631) 728-9249 · Tues-Thurs 9am-2pm · East Quogue and Hampton Bays residents, photo ID and proof of residence.

Southampton

Heart of the Hamptons168 Hill St. (Sacred Heart School basement) · (631) 283-6415 · Mon, Wed & Fri 10am-2pm · Food and clothing.

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor Food Pantry, Old Whalers’ Church44 Union St. · (631) 725-0437 · Tuesdays 10:30am-1pm · Sag Harbor residents, ID required.

Bridgehampton

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church2463 Main St. · (631) 537-1527 · Wednesdays 11:30am-1pm

East Hampton, Amagansett & Springs

East Hampton Food Pantry219-50 Accabonac Rd. · (631) 324-2300 · Tuesdays 2-6pm · East Hampton residents, ID and proof of residence.
Amagansett Satellite PantryCommunity Building, 488 Montauk Hwy. · (631) 324-2300 · Tuesdays 4-6pm, November through April.
Amber Waves Farm to Pantry
Springs Food PantrySprings Community Presbyterian Church, 5 Old Stone Hwy. · (631) 324-4791 · Wednesdays 4-6pm · Springs residents.
East Hampton Meals on Wheels(631) 329-1669

Montauk

Mother Teresa Outreach Center Food PantryMontauk School, 50 S. Dorset Dr. · (631) 668-2425 · 3rd Tuesday, November through April, 6-7:30pm · Montauk residents, ID required.

Shelter Island

Shelter Island Presbyterian Church32 N. Ferry Rd. · (631) 749-0291 ext. 2104 · Hot meals for adults 60 and older. Sign up in advance.

Riverhead

Long Island Council of Churches7 Osborne Ave. · (631) 727-2210 · Mon-Fri 10am-12pm, 1:30-3:30pm · 3-day food supply.
Open Arms, First Baptist Church of Riverhead1018 Northville Tpk. · (631) 727-6943 · Mon, Thurs & Fri 11am-1pm · Bring SNAP-EBT card.
Salvation Army130 Osborne Ave. · (631) 727-3338 · Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9:30am-12:30pm · Lunch Mon-Fri 12-1pm · Photo ID.
Word of Life Ministries10 Peconic Ave. · (631) 208-4050 · Wednesdays 1-2:30pm · Photo ID.
St. Isidore RC Church622 Pulaski St. · (631) 727-2114 · Mon & Thurs 1-2pm · Riverhead residents.
St. John the Evangelist RC Church546 St. John’s Pl. · (631) 727-1069 · 3-day supply once a month · Parish residents.
More Inn Soup KitchenFirst Congregational Church, 108 E. Main St. · (631) 727-2621 · Supper Mon, Wed & Thurs 5-6pm.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church546 Main Rd., Aquebogue · (631) 727-4000 · Emergencies only, ID required.

Food assistance

Suffolk County SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance)(631) 854-9935

Housing, Shelter & ClothingEmergency housing, homelessness prevention, heating help, and clothing

Suffolk County Emergency Housing (Social Services)(631) 852-3500 · After hours and weekends: (631) 854-9100 · Toll free: 1-866-494-6873
Homeless Prevention Unit(631) 854-9521
Nassau/Suffolk Homeless Prevention(516) 742-7770
Maureen’s Haven28 Lincoln St., Riverhead · HOPE line: (631) 727-6831. Winter shelter, a walk-in center for help with housing and jobs, and an achievement center for GED, resume, and interview help.
HELP SuffolkTransitional housing for homeless families · (212) 400-7000
Family Services League Housing Services(631) 647-3100 ext. 6230 · One-time help with rent arrears, security deposits, and first month’s rent (Town of Islip).
Suffolk County HEAP: Home Heating Assistance(631) 854-9935
Heart of the Hamptons: Clothing168 Hill St., Southampton · (631) 283-6415 · Mon, Wed & Fri 10am-2pm

Seniors, Health & Child CareElder care, health services, safety, and child care

Seniors and elder care

Suffolk County Office for the Aging(631) 853-8200
Shelter Island Senior Programs
Dominican Sisters Family Health ServiceWainscott: (631) 267-1090 · Hampton Bays: (631) 728-0181 · In-home health care for the elderly and marginalized.
The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing64 County Rd. 39, Southampton · (631) 702-1000
East End Hospice481 County Rd. 31, Westhampton Beach · (631) 288-8400
Suffolk County Adult Protective Services(631) 854-3195 · For adults 18+ who are impaired and at risk of harm.

Health services

Suffolk County Health Services(631) 854-0000 · After hours: (631) 852-4820
Public Health Hotline(631) 787-2200
Suffolk County Handicapped Services(631) 853-8333

Child care

Suffolk County Child Care Bureau(631) 854-3349
SecondSaturdaysOut! at Grace Presbyterian ChurchFree child care on the second Saturday of the month, October through May, 5:30-9:15pm. Sign up online; spots fill each month.

Jobs, Financial Help & EmergenciesTemporary assistance, employment, and disaster response

Suffolk County Social Services: Temporary Assistance(631) 854-9930 · After hours: (631) 854-9100 · Monthly or emergency cash assistance.
Suffolk Works Employment Program (SWEP)(631) 853-3664
Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management(631) 852-4900 · Disaster response.

Hours and requirements can change. Please call ahead before visiting.

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