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988 Suicide and Mental Health Hotline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

988 is committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. People experiencing a mental health crisis can reach out for help by simply calling or texting the numbers 9-8-8.


COVID-19 Information

 New York State encourages everyone to work together as a community to reduce the spread of the virus.

Saratoga County encourages everyone to work together as a community to reduce the spread of the virus.


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Mental Health & Emotional Support

Saratoga County Mental Health Center (SCMHC) – SCMHC, comprised of the Saratoga County Mental Health Clinic, Alcohol and Addiction Services, and Reflections PROS, is now closed to on-site appointments with the exception of patients receiving injectable medications.

  • For information, appointments, or Emergency On-call services, please call: (518) 584-9030
  • SCMHC Website

Wellspring – During these times of added stress, if you are suffering from relationship abuse please call!

NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) – The OMH has developed and distributed guidelines to help people manage the anxiety caused by their concerns over the COVID-19 epidemic. The guidance document has general information for the public, as well as specific guidelines for people receiving mental health services, mental health providers, caregivers of elderly individuals and for parents, including parents of children with pre-existing anxiety disorders.

MHANYS – Mental Health America New York State  – MHANYS is an agency of support, education and advocacy for mental health issues across New York State. MHANYS has made a very strong statement about Mental Health Impact of COVID-19.

NAMI New York State – The National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) NY State is compiling guidance and resources from state and local agencies,  in a centralized location.


Substance Use Recovery

Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center -Healing Spring is a resource center for people in recovery. The center is closed at this time but assistance is continued to being provided by telephone and on line. Healing Springs offers daily virtual meetings using Zoom.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Local AA Meetings have temporary closed their doors to in person meetings and are instead hosting virtual meetings.

New York State’s Hopeline for those struggling with addiction: (877) 846-7369


Financial Assistance

For a more complete list of Financial Assistance Available, please visit  COVID-19 Resources for Saratoga County 

Saratoga County Department of Social Services (SCDSS) – It is the mission of the Saratoga County Department of Social Services to provide and facilitate the delivery of an appropriate mix of supportive services to meet the unmet financial and social needs of those who are unable to do so on their own.

  • Website
  • Phone Number: (518) 884-4140

New York State Unemployment

IRS Tax Relief and Economic Impact Stimulus information – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin around the third week of April and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.


Food Pantries in Saratoga County

The Food Pantries of The Capital District – The list of food pantries will be changing as the epidemic evolves. Please check the Food Pantries of the Capital District website for the most up to date information. As of now the following pantries are still open and serving Saratoga County.

Saratoga Springs & Wilton/Gansevoort

  • Franklin Community Center – Call ahead for an appointment
    10 Franklin St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 – (518) 587-9826
  • The Salvation Army – Use Food Delivery Form or Facebook for Home Delivery of food and supplies.
  • St. Clement’s Church – Call ahead for an appointment
    231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 –  (518) 584-6122
  • Presbyterian Church – Meals to go
    24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 – 518-584-2597
  • Pine Knolls Alliance Church – Saturday parking lot pick up, call ahead.
    614 Gansevoort Rd, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 – (518) 793-7101
  • Wilton Food Pantry – Use website to order for delivery or parking lot pick up
    155 Ballard Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831 – (518) 350-4456
    Wednesdays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 10:30am-12pm
    Website: Wilton Food Pantry 

Ballston Spa

  • Saratoga EOC – new location garage in parking lot.
    39 Bath St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 – (518) 288-3206

Clifton Park

  • CAPTAIN Community Human Services – Call for an appointment for parking lot pick up
    5 Municipal Plaza, Clifton Park NY – (518) 371-1185
    Food and Hygiene Pantry Hours: Mondays 10-3pm, 5-7pm, Tuesdays, 10-3pm, Thursdays, 10-3pm
    Donations of Food and Hygiene products are also being accepted during those hours.
    The Glenville administrative office, Saratoga Springs, and Gloversville offices remain closed to the public. CAPTAIN’s Treasures is open.

Mechanicville

  • Mechanicville Community Center – Open 9am-1pm via phone
    6 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 – (518) 664-8322 Ext 1012 for help with toiletries and basic needs

Greenfield

  • Greenfield Community Center – Open Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30
    25 Wilton Rd. Greenfield Center, NY 12833 – (518) 893-7074