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Helpful Links and Hotlines
Helpful Hotlines
1-315-251-0600
CONTACT, a local, Syracuse-based, 24-hour counseling, referral, and 24 hour suicide crisis
line.
1-800-342-AIDS or 1-800-822-7422
The first number is the Center for Disease Control's National AIDS Hotline, providing
information about transmission of HIV, Safe Sex, and referrals for counseling and
testing, the second is Project Inform's HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline.
Suicide Prevention Guide
1-800-DON'T CUT
This hotline is sponsored by the group Self-Abuse Finally Ends. (S.A.F.E.) and it
provides information about self-injurious behavior. Available 8 am - 4 pm M-F. This
is not a crisis line. www.selfinjury.com
1-800-4-A-Child
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-64-PANIC
Panic Disorder Informational Line
NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
English: 1-800-942-6906
TTY: 1-800-818-0656
Spanish: 1-800-942-6908
TTY: 1-800-780-7660
Elder Abuse Information Hotline:
1-800-342-3009
Addiction Center:
1-800-586-9670
Empire Plan Nurseline
Call 1-877-7NYSHIP (1-877-769-7447)
Have a health question on your mind? Speak with experienced registered nurses 24/7.
When a health concern arises, why wait, why worry, if you don't have to? Our nurses can give you the information and support you need. Call for answers to your health questions --- day or night --- at no cost to you. After all, peace of mind shouldn't have to wait.
Our caring, experienced nurses are available to help you:
- Determine if self-care is right for your needs. Also, nurses can give you tips on how to treat minor illness or injuries at home.
- Choose appropriate care --- whether it's a trip to the ER, urgent care center or doctor's office.
- Understand your treatment options and decide what questions to ask your doctor.
- Find doctors or hospitals that meet your needs and preferences.
- Identify possible medication side effects and interactions.
- Learn what health screenings you may need.
Get help from nurses who care --- call any time, 24/7.
For informational purposes only. Nurses can't diagnose problems or recommend specific treatment. They are not a substitute for your doctor's care.
Helpful Links
New York State Links
- The National Institute of Mental Health (An on-line Resource for New York State Employees)
National and Statewide Links
Insurance Information
- Empire Insurance (click on employee benefits and services)
- United Healthcare
Associations, Support and Self-Help
- Alcohol Recovery
- NEDA/ National Eating Disorders Association
- Resource, information and support, located in Liverpool, NY
- Parents, the Anti Drug (sponsored by the National Youth & Anti-Drug Media campaign)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
- National Council for Aging Care's guide on Elder Abuse