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Multi-Agency Support for Hospitality (MASH)

Mediating Establishment and Neighbor Disputes

Narcan® Behind Every Bar

NITE School


ELEVATE Nightlife Health & Wellbeing Initiative

The ELEVATE Nightlife Health & Wellbeing Initiative helps connect the nightlife community directly with free and affordable health services and wellness resources in New York City, including 24/7 video consultations and in-person visits at NYC Health and Hospitals centers. This initiative was launched by the NYC Office of Nightlife and works in partnership with Express Care at NYC Health and Hospitals.

Working at night or entertainment industries can present unique health challenges for individuals, making it crucial for workers to prioritize their wellbeing. Check out the list of resources below that are accessible to all New Yorkers, including some tailored specifically for individuals in the nightlife, hospitality, entertainment, and music industries.

Health and Wellness Resource Guide

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New Yorkers

Express Care: Urgent medical and behavioral care available 24/7 by phone or video

Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health: How to help someone who needs mental healthcare

NAMI NYC: Peer-led support group for individuals living with mental health issues

NYC Care: Healthcare services, regardless of health insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay

NYC Project Hope: Resources for anyone experiencing dating, domestic, or gender-based violence

NYC 988: Free and confidential, 24/7 suicide and crisis hotline

Nightlife and Hospitality Community

A Balanced Glass: Online forum and resources for individuals who work with or around alcohol

Ben’s Friends: Support groups for hospitality workers who have found or are seeking sobriety

Focus on Health: Health and wellness resources and podcasts for the food and beverage industry

NYC Nightlife United: Emergency grants and other resources for nightlife industry professionals

Restaurant After Hours: Mental health resources for hospitality workers

Healthy Hospo: Digital training platform that supports the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of hospitality professionals around the world

Entertainment and Music Industry Community

Backline: Case management, support groups for music industry professionals and their families

Entertainment Community Fund: Support and resources for the creative community

Hip-Hop Public Health: Resources to improve health in underserved communities

MusiCares: Health, financial, and rehabilitation resources for music industry professionals

Sound Mind Live: Mental health resources and events for music industry professionals

Business Owners

Employers and industry stakeholders can also play a role by fostering a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee health and wellbeing.

Small business health insurance options for employees

NYC Care toolkit for businesses to help spread the word about comprehensive health care access through NYC Care

988

Call or text 988 for free, confidential mental health support. We're here to listen and help 24/7.

NARCAN® Behind Every Bar

Life-saving opioid overdose prevention tools & resources for the nightlife & hospitality community.

Affordable Health Care

Learn about programs that make high-quality healthcare affordable to all New York families.

Sign Up for Low- to No-Cost Health Insurance

Sign up for low- or no-cost health insurance through the NY State of Health Marketplace.

Paid Safe and Sick Leave

Get info for employers and employees, notice of employee rights, timekeeping tools, and more.

Stop OD NYC

Download the app! Learn how to recognize and prevent an overdose, & where to find naloxone near you.

Stop Sexual Harassment Act

Legislation signed into law to further address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

#YouHaveRightsNYC

Human Rights campaign affirms New Yorkers’ right to live, work, and pray free from discrimination.