Mental Health and Crisis Lines

New York State 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call, text or chat 988 if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.

988 Now in ASL

Did you see the news that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline service is now available in ASL 24/7? To connect directly to a 988 counselor in ASL, you may need to update your ntouch app, Lumina VP, or nVP2. If your product is not updated and you dial 988, you will still connect through a VRS interpreter. With the latest software update, you will connect directly to a 988 Lifeline ASL counselor.

For full details on updating your software click here.

Deaf Asian Street Festival - June 28
6/3/2025
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Metropolitan Asian Deaf Association's first-ever cultural street event. Register here for free and join them on June 28, from 11am-5pm.

Bring your family, spend time together and have fun with their giveaways, performances, and small businesses/services etc. The festival is rain or shine! Contact dasf@madanyc.org with any questions.
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Student Art Exhibit at Drawing Center - June 4-22
6/3/2025
The artwork of Lexington students will be displayed from June 4 to June 22 at a special student art exhibition, "Drawing Out," at The Drawing Center in Manhattan. There will be a special opening reception on Wednesday, June 4 from 4-7 pm with ASL interpretation between 5-7 pm.
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Third Quarter Honor Roll
6/3/2025
Congratulations to the students who made the third quarter honor roll! Students were recognized for their achievements at an award ceremony on May 30th.
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Help Improve Bus Service for NYC Students!
5/27/2025
We know many of our families have experienced the impact of shortages within the OPT yellow bussing services. Help support change! We encourage you to reach out to email Governor Hochul and key state legislators and ask them to support a new bill. It will help get new bus contracts in place and improve bus service for NYC students. Click here for a simple form to fill out (They provide a template email you can send or adjust to match your specific experience.) See read more for additional details.
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American Ballet Theater's Kids Program with ASL - June 14
5/21/2025
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to join American Ballet Theater (ABT) Kid's Program. ASL interpreters will be provided. The event will be June 14 (11am) at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

Tickets will be available to the Metropolitan Opera House box office, online or by phone beginning April 7, 2025. To learn more about ABT Kids, please visit www.abt.org/community/family-programs
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4201 School Letter Campaign
3/26/2025
The 4201 Schools Association has launched a letter campaign.
They are encouraging our schools, students, parents, teachers, support staff, and alumni to send letters to Governor Hochul and State Legislators asking them to include funding in the final enacted state budget to support the continued success of our students. It takes two minutes to sign on and make your voice heard!
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Mid-Hudson Valley Deaf Camp - Summer 2025
3/25/2025
One of our community's favorites, Deaf Camp takes place at the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp on the grounds of the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, NY. Registration for the summer is open and the dates have been announced: August 17- August 23, 2025

For further information, please reach out to us at deafcampesopus@gmail.com.
Directors: Dana McMenamin, Wayne Stelmach, and Henry Ventura
Address: 1455 Broadway Esopus, NY 12429 Website: www.maristbrotherscenter.org
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Explore Deaf NYC for Events and Opportunities Around NYC
3/14/2025
Are you looking to get connected to events and opportunities within the Deaf community here in NYC?

If so check out www.deafnyc.com.
You can post events for the community or subscribe to get their weekly email with upcoming events.
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