Suffolk County residents experiencing a mental health crisis have new resources for help.

On Tuesday, county officials announced they will be opening a mental health support line within the next few weeks to help people experiencing crises and episodes.

“It's really about action and actions that we can take in making sure that every single individual who is in crisis and every family who is in need can find the right help at the right time,” said Suffolk Executive for Health and Human Services Sylvia Diaz. “Because awareness without action is meaningless.”

Residents will be able to call 311 to access the helpline during business hours directly, but the department plans to expand to around-the-clock operation over time. Under the program, regular 911 operators will also be able to transf

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