Crisis Resources &
Scope of Care

At Chamin Ajjan. Psychotherapy, LCSW PLLC we are an outpatient private mental health and well-being practice offering therapy services for individuals, couples, groups and organizations. We operate by appointment only, Monday through Friday, with hours between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Please note the following important information about the nature of our care:

• We are not a crisis center and do not provide emergency or on-call services.
  If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact a 24/7 crisis hotline such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

• We do not provide higher levels of care, such as inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), or partial hospitalization programs (PHP). If a higher level of support is needed, we can offer referrals to appropriate services.

• Becoming a client is not guaranteed following a consultation.
  The initial consultation session is an opportunity to assess fit, availability, and clinical appropriateness. Ongoing therapy is scheduled only after mutual agreement and completion of intake documentation.

• Session availability may be limited.
  While we strive to accommodate all clients promptly, scheduling is subject to clinician availability, and there may be wait times, particularly for sliding scale services or specific specialties.

• We are not available outside of business hours or on weekends.
  Messages received during off-hours will be returned during regular business operations. We encourage clients to use scheduled appointments for non-emergency communication.

What We Do Provide

• Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults and couples

• Specialized services including CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and sex therapy

• Group therapy 

• Sliding scale options (when available)

• Corporate well-being programs and workplace mental health initiatives

• A collaborative, respectful therapeutic environment rooted in ethical care and well-being

Mandated Reporting

Please note that all clinicians at Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy are mandated reporters. This means that if we become aware of situations involving:

• Child abuse or neglect

• Abuse of vulnerable adults or elders

• Imminent risk of serious harm to yourself or others

We are legally and ethically required to report this information to the appropriate authorities or take necessary steps to protect safety.

We are committed to handling these situations with sensitivity, transparency, and care whenever possible.

Need Immediate Support?

If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or need immediate emotional support, please contact one of the following 24/7 crisis resources. Our practice is not equipped to provide emergency care or crisis intervention.

National Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org
  Free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources.

• Crisis Text Line
  Text HOME to 741741 | crisistextline.org
  Free, 24/7 support via text with trained crisis counselors.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
  1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | nami.org/help
  Provides support, education, and referrals Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET.

• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
  1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 | thetrevorproject.org
  Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people.

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
  1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | rainn.org
  Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence.

New York City-Based Resources

• NYC Well
  Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (692-9355), Text WELL to 65173, or chat at nycwell.cityofnewyork.us
  Free, confidential mental health support available in multiple languages.

• Mobile Crisis Teams (via NYC Well)
  If someone is at risk but not in immediate danger, NYC Well can dispatch a mobile crisis team to their location.

• Columbia University’s Psychiatric Emergency Room
  622 West 168th Street, NY, NY 10032 | (212) 305-6001
  For walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Upper Manhattan.

• Beth Israel Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Services
  317 E. 17th Street, NY, NY 10003 | (212) 420-2000

• Kings County Hospital Psychiatric ER
  451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 | (718) 245-3131