What is the IDG Mental Health and Wellness Program?
Are you feeling stressed by what’s happening in your life? You don’t have to go through this alone.
The IDG Mental Health and Wellness program can help. Our social workers provide confidential counseling and support accessing services like SNAP, etc. We can help you come up with new ways of reducing stress, building healthy relationships, and overcoming other challenges life throws in your path.
Features:
- Individual, Couples and Family counseling for drivers and their families.
- Accessing free benefits and services e.g. SNAP, HRA, Covid-19 relief programs.
- Wellness Community Spaces – monthly gatherings for drivers to come together to share resources, learn new skills, and support each other.
- Wellness Advocate Program – Advocates are drivers who support other drivers in meeting their wellness goals.
How to use the IDG Mental Health & Wellness Program:
Call 1-917-594-5443 or email wellness@drivingguild.org or complete this form online to sign up for an appointment. Meetings with counselors are free. Counselors speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Punjabi, and Hindi.
IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the City of New York’s NYC Well 24/7 hotline at 1-888-692-9355 for immediate assistance.
Provided by the Independent Drivers Guild with funding from The Black Car Fund.
