Substance Abuse Services

Text, talk, chat: 24-hour hotline for stress, anxiety, depression, or drug and alcohol use 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)

Crisis Intervention: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), Press 2

• In Spanish: 1-888-692-9355, Press 3

• In Mandarin and Cantonese dialects: 1-888-692-9355, Press 4

Text WELL to 65173

New York City of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Alcohol & Drug use

Every day, we protect and promote the health of 8 million New Yorkers. Our work is broad-ranging. You see us in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood and the birth certificates for our youngest New Yorkers.

New York State Hopeline

New York State's 24/7 problem gambling and chemical dependency hotline.The New York State problem gambling and chemical dependency HOPEline provides high quality, responsive information, and referral services via phone and text message to callers throughout New York State experiencing substance abuse and problem gambling.

Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health

We oversee strategies to close critical gaps in mental healthcare so every New Yorker, in every neighborhood, has the support they need.

overdose prevention

Save a Life. Carry Naloxone.

In response to the crisis, the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone is widely available in New York City.

New York State's 911 Good Samaritan Law Protects You

The New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug or alcohol overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.

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Overdose Prevention Strategy

Together We Can Save Lives. We can prevent overdoses and save lives by ensuring equitable access to essential health care and support services without stigma.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Learn what can be done about overdose and related harms.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Dedication to upholding the Constitution of the United States and the Rule of Law.

NON-PROFIT

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Helping families and communities come together to address problem substance use.

The Truth Initiative

This is about us, together. Working to get the facts out around smoking, vaping and opioids. And to keep the industries that make them in check.

FED UP! Coalition

We are families who have been ripped apart by opioids. We have lost loved ones to death or addiction.

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Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor Alternatives to Incarceration

Treatment Alternatives
For those charged with felony drug crimes, an effective drug treatment program and access to other important social services can mean the difference between repeated contacts with the criminal justice system and the ability to lead a fulfilling, law-abiding life. When offered appropriately, treatment alternatives enhance public safety by reducing recidivism, while decreasing incarceration.

Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programs
Together with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, the Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office (SNP) pioneered offering alternatives to incarceration more than 30 years ago. SNP's Alternative Sentencing Division has successfully worked with thousands of individuals. Through SNP's Drug Treatment Alternatives to Prison (DTAP) programs, highly experienced staff members evaluate eligibility to identify those likely to reap the benefits of treatment programs.

Judicial Diversion
Beginning in 2009, the New York State Legislature empowered judges to place defendants in court-sponsored diversion programs. SNP continues to offer its expertise in screening and monitoring. When individuals enter treatment through one of these paths, their sentences are deferred. Upon successful completion, charges may be dismissed.

ATI Court
In 2020, SNP joined the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in assessing individuals facing felony charges for treatment and social service referrals through the Manhattan Felony Alternatives to Incarceration Court (ATI Court). The first of its kind, ATI Court offers an array of services, including substance abuse treatment, mental health services, cognitive behavioral therapy, educational and vocational training, case management, and various types of prosocial programming.

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS’ OFFICES

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr.

Brooklyn District Attorney
Eric Gonzalez

Bronx District Attorney
Darcel D. Clark

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz

Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon

Special Narcotics Conviction Review Committee

The Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s (“SNP”) Conviction Review Committee (“CRC”) reviews past convictions where there are credible claims of actual innocence, wrongful conviction, or requests to review a conviction in the interests of justice. Chair of the CRC, Nigel Farinha and the other members of the committee are all experienced senior-level attorneys or members of the Executive Staff. The CRC reports directly to the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

How do I submit a case for review?
Requests for the CRC to review a case, or general questions must be submitted by the convicted person or their attorney in writing. Persons not represented by counsel should complete the CRUU Intake Form which can be downloaded below.

Download Form

The CRC Intake Form can be submitted by e-mail to CRC@snp.nyc.gov. The CRU Intake Form and any other correspondence related to the claim can also be mailed or hand delivered to:

Conviction Review Committee
Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office
80 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013

All submissions or questions should include a physical address for the Conviction Review Committee to contact you by mail. If you have any questions regarding the submission of CRC intake form or other matters related to your claim, please submit to CRC@snp.nyc.gov.

Property Release Request

Civilian property may be confiscated and secured by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in an investigation or criminal prosecution overseen by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP). When this happens, you will receive a NYPD property voucher form at the time of arrest or investigatory action. If the voucher indicates “Arrest Evidence,” “Forfeiture,” or “Investigatory,” the first step required to recover your property, is obtaining a release in the form of a letter from SNP, stating that it no longer needs to maintain the vouchered property. You do not need a release from SNP for other categories that may be listed on the voucher form.

Note: If you are a proxy/third party requesting the release of property on behalf of another, you must submit a notarized authorizing letter from the owner (including individuals who have been arrested).

A release letter from SNP indicates the office has no reason to require continued safeguarding of the property. Such letter is not a statement that you or anyone else have any possessory right to the property vouchered and does not guarantee the release of the property from the NYPD or other enforcement agency. Please use the form below to make a request to SNP’s Property Release Unit.

APPLICATION FORM

Please ensure all required information is accurate to avoid processing delays.

1. Request Type

New RequestAppeal

Request ID *

2. Requestor Information

Requestor Name *

Relationship to Property Owner *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Mailing Address *

3. Case & Property Details

Case Identifier Type *

Case Identifier Number *

Case Status *

Voucher Number(s) *

Description of Property *

4. Attachments

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PDF, JPG, or PNG (Max 10MB)

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NOTE: Failure to provide the above information may result in a delay in processing your request.

When a decision has been reached, you will be notified by telephone or in writing to the email or mailing address provided above. If the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor has no objections to the release of the property, additional instructions will be provided explaining how to obtain it.

NOTE: If the vouchered property is NOT labeled as Arrest Evidence, Investigatory, or Forfeiture, a District Attorney's or the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor's release is NOT REQUIRED.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A claimant should fill out a formal property release request form for the release of property. If the vouchered property is NOT labelled as Arrest Evidence, Investigatory, or Forfeiture, a District Attorney's or Special Narcotics Prosecutor's release is NOT REQUIRED. A claimant should fill out the form completely. You can make a request on behalf of another person in this fashion, with a notarized authorizing letter from the owner. You can also come into the office to fill out the request form. Please make sure to bring copies of your vouchers. An incomplete property request form will not be deemed a formal request. You will receive an e-mail notification explaining what is missing and will be asked to resubmit the form once you obtain the missing information.

Note: Once a formal request is made, the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Property Unit has 15 days to evaluate the request for release of arrest evidence before issuing a response (7 days for a vehicle). A release from our office does not automatically guarantee the release of property.