The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is offering an insurance-like benefit to help cover mental health and substance use treatment for NYC residents affected by 9/11.

The NYC 9/11 Benefit Program for Mental Health and Substance Use provides:

• Free or low-cost coverage
• Easy enrollment
• Flexible treatment choices

Sometimes it takes a while to recognize your symptoms, and you might not connect them to 9/11. If you've been anxious, depressed, having family problems or using more drugs or alcohol since 9/11, there could be a connection.

Anyone who has trouble eating, sleeping, concentrating or relating to others may need help. If you're a New York City resident, and you’ve suffered these symptoms since 9/11, consider talking to someone.

We can help. Call (877) 737-1164 (1-877-SEP11MH).

The World Trade Center (WTC) Centers of Excellence also offer free physical and mental health care to people affected by 9/11. The WTC Centers of Excellence have treated thousands of people with 9/11-related health issues.

For an overview of the NYC 9/11 Benefit Program please click here .