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Mental Health & Wellness




We care about the overall well-being of our students and families.  If your family is in need of anything, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will work together to find a solution.  If you or a loved one is in a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room immediately.  

You can always speak with a member of our mental health team or administrator directly at 315-852-3400:

Ms. Alger (9-12 School Counselor):  ext 7204
Ms. Chesbrough (PK-4 Counselor): ext 7124
Mrs. Hutton (School Social Worker):  ext 7107
Ms. Platt (5-8 School Counselor):  ext 7225
Mr. Scherrer (School Psychologist):  ext 7104

Mr. Rafferty (5-12 Principal): ext 7503
Mrs. Valente (Director of Special Education/PK-4 Principal):  ext 7122

 

Community Resources Available

Madison County Services:

  1. Madison County Mental Health Department 315-366-2327

https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/1534/Mental-Health-Clinic

  1. Liberty Resources 315-363-0048

https://www.liberty-resources.org/mental-health-outpatient-services/

  1. Family Counseling Services (Oneida) 315-280-0040

https://fcscortland.org/

  1. Mary Tibbits (Cazenovia- private insurance) 315-530-3874

(currently a waitlist)

  1. Breathing Space Psychotherapy 315-516-8466

www.breathingspacepsychotherapy.com

Cortland County Services:

  1. Cortland County Mental Health Clinic 607-758-6100

https://www.cortland-co.org/452/Mental-Health-Clinic

  1. Family Counseling Services of Cortland County 607-753-0234

https://fcscortland.org/

  1. Counseling Services of Cortland 607-662-0209

  2. North Main Counseling 607-545-4532

https://www.northmain-counseling.com/

 

RESOURCES:  

Madison County Directory of Youth Services


Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Struggles

Wellness and Support Resources (Including COVID Resources)

Health and Wellness and Helpful Articles


Guidelines for Talking to Kids about Attacks
 

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT REFERRAL FORMS:

    Student Referral Form
    Parent/Guardian Referral Form
    Teacher/Staff Referral Form

VIRTUAL WELLNESS SPACE 
(Self Care Strategies and  Managing Stress and Anxiety Tips)
 
 
CONTACT
Dr. Neal Capone, Superintendent
711 Railroad Street
DeRuyter, New York 13052

Phone: (315) 852-3400
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