Welcome to the Counseling Center

The Pierson Guidance and Counseling Office is here to assist students and families. Having a relationship with your guidance counselor is strongly encouraged so please do not hesitate to stop in to visit! We hope that this webpage can provide you connections to important information and useful resources to help students and families through all phases of high school. Please feel free to contact us at any time:

Mr. Mingione, High School Counselor, amingione@sagharborschools.org

Ms. Motto, College and Career School Counselor, mmotto@sagharborschools.org

Mrs. DiNapoli, Middle School Counselor, adinapoli@sagharborschools.org

Mrs. Little, School Psychologist, clittle@sagharborschools.org 

Mrs. Reilly, School Social Worker, lreilly@sagharborschools.org 


Information For Students and Parents

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Social/Emotional COVID-19 Resources for Families

Mr. Mingione, Ms. Motto, and Mrs. DiNapoli continue to be available via e-mail and for phone appointments to assist students during these difficult times. Families may also find the following resources helpful:

Protect Your Child’s Mental Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Confident Parents, Confident Kids

 Tools and Strategies to Support Mental Wellness During this Uncertain Time (Strategies/Mental Moments) 

Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19

Take a Break, Keep Perspective, Be Kind in Uncertain Times

Self-Care Starter Kit

Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators 

How to Get More Sleep Tonight

COVID-19 Well-Being Toolkit and Resources

Cultivating Purpose in Uncertain Times (Live webinar April 9th)

Stress and Coping

Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Managing Anxiety in an Anxiety Provoking Situation (English)

Calm and Take a Deep Breath Meditation

Resource for Parents During Coronavirus

Positive Psychology Grades 9-12 

Parent Tool Kit Grades K-12 

Tips for Talking to Your Child about Coronavirus


Contact Numbers for Support

Mental Health Association of Nassau County: 516-489-0100 ext. 1 

 New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Line:  844-863-9314

 Long Island Crisis Center: 516-679-1111 

 Psychological Services Long Island: 516-818-8383