Mental Health Supports

Our school psychologists, social workers, and school counselors are trained professionals who are available to provide guidance and support for any mental health concerns you may have. They can offer a listening ear and helpful advice and connect you with additional resources if needed. Don't hesitate to reach out to them; they are here to help.

Elementary School Social Workers

• Belle Sherman: Heidi Lipson, Katherine Marte, and Alex Scher
• Beverly J. Martin: Trisha Ladley and Laura Syvertson
• Caroline: Paul Rhudy
• Cayuga Heights: Eva Beaver
• Enfield: Sheila Kissiloff
• Fall Creek: Jamie Driscoll
• Northeast: Sara Egan and Bronwyn Evans
• South Hill: Melissa DePaolo

Secondary School Social Workers

• Boynton: Catherine Gee and Kristen Rothman
• DeWitt: Melissa Enns and Catherine Layton
• LACS: Meredith DePol and Simnia Singer-Sayada
• IHS: Leaf Coleman, Marilyn Reitenbach, and Katina Scavuzzo

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. All calls are free and confidential.

To contact the Lifeline, text or call 9-8-8. You can also chat with Lifeline from your computer. Click here to learn more.

211 Tompkins Cortland

211 connects people who have questions about or are in need of any type of service, including employment, housing, health care, mental health, food, and childcare. Click here to search 211's extensive database of local and national organizations dedicated to getting you what you need.

To contact 211, dial 2-1-1 (or 1-877-211-8667) on your phone. You can also contact 211 by texting, emailing, or chatting from your computer. Click here to learn more.

Crisisline

Calling for help when you are in emotional pain is smart. The Crisisline offers free, confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The trained and caring counselors are there to listen, support, and guide you.

To access the Crisisline, call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). Click here to learn more.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine

During this difficult time, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support, and provide practical next steps.

The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org. Click here to learn more

Warm Line

The Child Development Council's Warm Line is a free, confidential, and anonymous telephone guidance service for parents and childcare providers.