# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - New York ## Emergency Contacts - **StopBullying.gov** - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov/](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Description:** Provides information from various government agencies on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention, and response. ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **New York State Center for School Safety** - **Phone:** 1-845-255-8989 - **Website:** [http://www.nyscfss.org/](http://www.nyscfss.org/) - **Services Provided:** Offers resources and training to promote safe learning environments, including bullying prevention and response strategies. - **Advocates for Children of New York** - **Phone:** 1-866-427-6033 - **Website:** [https://advocatesforchildren.org/topic/bullying/](https://advocatesforchildren.org/topic/bullying/) - **Services Provided:** Works with students involved in bullying, focusing on students with disabilities and LGBTQ youth, providing advocacy and support. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### New York City - **NAMI NYC Helpline** - **Phone:** 212-684-3264 - **Website:** [https://www.naminycmetro.org/](https://www.naminycmetro.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Provides support and resources for individuals facing bullying and mental health challenges. ### Orange County - **Text 4 Teens** - **Text:** (845) 391-1000 - **Description:** Offers confidential text-based support for teens dealing with bullying and other issues. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **New York State Education Department – Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)** - **Website:** [http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/](http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/) - **How to Report:** Contact your school's DASA coordinator or principal to report incidents of bullying or cyberbullying. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **The Cybersmile Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.cybersmile.org/](https://www.cybersmile.org/) - **Features:** Provides global support for cyberbullying and online abuse, including educational resources and a support service. ## Educational Resources - **StopBullying.gov** - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov/](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Description:** Offers guides for students, parents, and educators on identifying, preventing, and responding to bullying and cyberbullying. ## Other Resources - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org/](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Services Provided:** Provides research and resources on cyberbullying identification, prevention, and response. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New York State Education Department._