We’re here to listen and help with one-on-one counseling.

Whether you’re having suicidal thoughts, need ways to turn self-harm into self-care, or feel grief because of a suicide in your life, Solace House is here to help with a counseling program tailored to your needs. 

If you are in imminent danger, call 911. To speak with someone outside of our operating hours, you can also reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or NYC Well at 1.888.692.9355.

If you are feeling suicidal, we are here to listen and help you through this tough time in your life. 

It can be overwhelming to tell someone how you are feeling; this may be a new experience for you, or you may have felt this way for years. Many people are ashamed to admit that they are having suicidal thoughts and don’t reach out for help when they most need it. 

They often believe that they will be viewed as “crazy” and judged negatively by family, friends, or colleagues if they confide that they feel hopeless and in despair. But statistics show that suicidal thoughts are much more common than many people realize and often occur as a reaction to a traumatic life event, or as a means to escape psychological pain. 

If you have been self-harming, at Solace House you will find trust and be trusted. 

At Solace House, we understand that self-harm is a way to externalize psychological pain and to handle difficult life situations that can sometimes feel overwhelming. We will share with them other ways to cope and teach people how to turn self-harm into self-care. We give them alternative and healthier coping mechanisms to face the difficulties in their life.​

If you have been bereaved by suicide.

People who have lost a loved one to suicide often experience complicated grief—characterized by shock; confusion about why the loved one committed suicide; guilt that they missed the signs or didn’t do enough to stop the suicide; anger at the person for taking their own life; and shame and stigma attached to the nature of the death.

There is good news.

Our team of Licensed Clinical Social Workers are here to listen and help you through this tough time in your life. Trust us, and trust our years of experience. Get in touch with us today and see how we can help.

To anyone out there feeling chronically lonely, self destructive, stuck in a moment that they can't get out of, I encourage you to seek the kind of guidance that Solace House provide. The generous and compassionate people at Solace House have provided a support system for so many who know now that they don't have to navigate their life alone and are worth the effort. You are too.

James

STEP 1

Initial call

When you first call, our trained, compassionate staff will listen to you. They will ask you a few questions about what’s going on in your life, why you are seeking help at this time, and schedule you for an assessment with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

STEP 2

In-person assessment

Your next step is an initial appointment at one of our offices, which should take about 50 minutes. This is the perfect opportunity to talk in depth about what’s been going on to bring you to this point in your life. Talking to friends and family can be great, but sometimes you need someone—an unbiased, non-judgmental professional—to help you recognize that suicidal thoughts are usually temporary, and to assist you in regaining hope and moving forward with your life.

STEP 3

Counseling program

We take it from there. We’re here as long as you need us. After your assessment appointment, regular scheduled appointments can be made through our administrative staff, all free of charge, and completely confidential. Solace House is client-centered and clients make progress at their own pace. It is really up to the individual but it usually takes a minimum of four to six weeks to move past a suicidal crisis.