Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Follow the links to find organizations offering support and services to people in need and to their families.

CPR Classes

CPR full course and refreshers are held monthly at KBHVAC, subject to enrollment. Contact us for more info.

Non-Emergency Transports

In the event that you need non-emergency medically supervised transportation, such as return from the hospital or moving between facilities, you can contact a commercial service. KBHVAC does not provide this service.

Westchester EMS: Commercial service available 24 hours/day 365 days/year specializing in intra-facility critical care transfers and routine medical transportation. 914-248-5781

Suicide Prevention

Westchester County Crisis Prevention and Response Team: Provides 24/7 phone mental health support and services. (914) 925-5959

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
(800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255 or text “HOME” to 741-741

Domestic Violence and Safety

Hope’s Door: Provides 24/7 free and confidential counseling, support, safety planning, danger assessment, and emergency shelter. (888) 438-8700 (english and espanol)

My Sister’s Place: Provides 24/7 support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking. (800) 298-7233 (SAFE)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network): Provides 24/7 free and confidential national network of services for victims of sexual assault. (800) 656-HOPE

Substance Abuse | Mental Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. 1-877-SAMHSA-7

New York State HOPEline: Offering help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for alcoholism, drug abuse and problem gambling. 1-800-8-HOPENY

St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester: Substance Abuse Helpline for 24/7 evaluation and referral services
(914) 925-5320 or (855) 239-0019 toll free

St. John’s Riverside Hospital: Behavioral Health Services/Medically Supervised Detoxification
877-944-CARE (2273) or 914-964-7537

National Alliance Of Mental Illness (NAMI: Grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all individuals and families whose lives are affected by mental illness. 914-592-5458

Four Winds Hospital: Provides inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment services for children, adolescents and adults. (914) 763-8151

Elder Care

New York State Office For The Aging: Assists informal caregivers – spouses, adult children, other family members, friends and neighbors in their efforts to care for older persons who need help with everyday tasks. (844)-NYSOFA1 or (844) 697-6321

Veterans’ Services

Veterans Crisis Line: Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
(800) 273-8255 (Press 1)

Westchester County Veterans Affairs Service Agency: Works to ensure that veterans and their dependents receive the maximum benefits from the Veterans Administration and other agencies at all levels of government. (914) 995-2145/2146

Disaster Relief

American Red Cross: Offers wide array of services for shelter, finding loved ones, training, relief after a home fire or flood. (203) 869-8444

United Way 2-1-1: Help referral service directs people looking for resources to help them face life challenges, often for the first time, to the appropriate service provider. 2-1-1