Support & Services

Support & Services

Mental Health Conditions

Mental Health Conditions

Only a mental health professional can diagnose conditions like depression, anxiety or PTSD, but it is important for you to be aware of what to watch for, so you know when to seek professional help.

Depression

Depression is a serious condition that impacts how we feel, think and behave.

Anxiety

Anxiety can interfere with a person’s relationships, job and overall functioning in life

PTSD

Natural disasters, acts of violence, or a terrorist attacks can cause PTSD to occur.

Substance Abuse

People with a mental health condition can be susceptible to using drugs and/or alcohol.

Bereavement

When a person meaningful in your life dies, you may experience grief.

Healing Communities

Healing Communities

When a tragedy occurs – whether it is the death or injury of an individual, or an act of mass violence – the effects of grief and trauma often reverberate beyond families and friends. The broader community may require long-term support to promote healing.

Coronavirus Response

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had evolved into the deadliest global health crisis we have faced in our lifetime.

Communities in Crisis

When a tragedy occurs, the local community must support those impacted – sometimes a national or global response is required.

Building Resilience

Resilience is the capacity to manage adversity and losses, and the ability to adapt to challenges and life-changing events

9/11 Community

9/11 Community

The 9/11 community is comprised of a diverse and growing population of individuals who were impacted by the terrorist attacks, and who have found healing by memorializing loved ones and uniting in shared grief and purpose.

Victims’ Families

Victims’ Families

VOICES was created to meet the urgent needs of the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 to obtain accurate information and to navigate complicated systems.

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Responders

Responders

For months, 9/11 responders worked in the recovery efforts. Thousands are suffering mental health conditions and life-threating illnesses due to their exposures.

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Survivors

Survivors

Many thousands of people escaped the towers and the Pentagon after the 9/11 attacks and thousands more lived, worked or went to school in Lower Manhattan.

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Responder/Survivor Families

Responder/Survivor Families

VOICES continues to meet the ongoing needs of  families, developing support services and programs based on the assessment of our members.

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