Mental Health Resources

Safe School Helpline

Use the Safe School Helpline to report threats of violence, suicide and illegal activity that could harm students.

Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext.359

Text: 66746, TIPS

2-1-1 Lifeline

2-1-1 connects you to expert, caring help.

Call 2-1-1

2-1-1 directs families to resources for Mental Health, Crisis Services, Youth Behavioral Health, Food Resources, Substance Abuse, hotlines, and more.

2-1-1 Lifeline finger lakes

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The Lifeline provides 24/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for those impacted, and best practices for professionals.

Call: 988

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to Reach a Crisis Counselor.

Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing free, 24/7 support via Texting.

Text HOME to 741741

crisis textline website

All helplines above are free, available 24/7, and confidential.

VCS Counseling Pages

Early Childhood School – Primary School – Intermediate School – Junior High School – Senior High School

Community Resources

The Ontario County Mental Health Center (OCMHC) provides evaluation, treatment and referral services to residents of Ontario County. Services are provided to children as young as age 5, and adults throughout the lifespan. Clinic services are confidential, except where confidentiality is prohibited by law.

Ontario County Mental Health Center

Ontario County Department of Health Community Resources Guide

Ontario County Emergency Service Providers

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes

Rochester Center for Youth

FLACRA - Finger Lakes Counseling & Recovery Agency

Clifton Spring Hospital Mental Health Clinic

National Resources and Lifelines

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
1-800-950-6264, info@nami.org
Hotline hours: Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
(800) 662-4357 (24 hour mental health hotline)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH):
(866) 615-6464
Hotline hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

MentalHealth.Gov

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes

Counseling Resources

How to Talk to your Kids about the COVID-19 Virus

Stress and Anxiety

A note on stress/anxiety:
If you are feeling anxious and stressed, you are not alone – many families are experiencing higher than normal stress and anxiety levels right now.

Breathe deeply: See JustBreathe for tips on how to relieve stress through slow, deep breathing. Take five slow, deep breaths right now and feel yourself calm down.
Practice staying in the present moment: Worrying will not change or help the situation; try meditation or guided imagery. Use the CALM app to guide you.
Use Cognitive-Behavioral skills: Remember, how you think affects how you feel and how you behave. If you are having a negative thought (e.g., “I might get sick.”), change it to a positive (e.g., “I will stay healthy by taking good self-care and practicing good infection control practices.”). Repeat these positive thinking statements several times a day.
Stay active: Physical activity can help relieve stress. Even short walks can help.
Talk to someone: Tell an adult family member or friend how you are feeling. Please see the following resources if fears and anxiety begin to interfere with your functioning.
If you have an urgent mental health concern for the safety of a student, please contact 911 or the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) Mobile Crisis Unit at (315) 462-1080 or (585) 509-6606 immediately and they will send a counselor out to check on that person's well being.

Mental Health Resources

Safe School Helpline

2-1-1 Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

VCS Counseling Pages

Community Resources

Food Support

Care for Caregivers

Ontario County Mental Health

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes

Rochester Center for Youth

FLACRA - Finger Lakes Counseling & Recovery Agency

Clifton Spring Hospital Mental Health Clinic

National Resources and Lifelines

MentalHealth.Gov

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes

Counseling Resources

How to Talk to your Kids about the COVID-19 Virus

Child Mind Institute

National Association of School Psychologists

POPSUGAR Family

Stress and Anxiety

Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Resources

VCS Virtual Calming Room

Virtual Wellness Room

Tools & Tips for Families

Teen Depression Information

Preventing Teen Suicide – Information & Tips

Teens & Suicide – What Parents Should Know

Empower Ontario County – Mental Health Tools

National Eating Disorders Association – Where Do I Start?

Youth & Mental Health in the Midst of COVID-19

Wellness Activities

Victor Central School District