Ithaca City SD aims to support students in every facet of their lives, including mental health. For more information on ICSD's mental health support resources, click the link below.
https://www.ithacacityschools.org/o/icsd/page/mental-health-supports
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.
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.
Callers to the local crisis line receive the same support from our trained Crisis Counselors who listen, understand how experiences are affecting callers, provide support, and explore/connect them to resources when appropriate.
To access the Crisis Line, call 607-272-1616.
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.
To reach a trained Crisis Counselor who is always ready to listen and can help you get to a calm, safe place during a difficult moment, text "Got5" to 741-741. View the video below to learn more.
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.
The NAMI Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine offers a direct connection with another young person who shares similar experiences and is prepared to offer information, resources, and support to help you move through difficult times to a better place.
The NAMI T&YA HelpLine is available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "Friend" to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org.
The Child Development Council's Warm Line is a free, confidential, and anonymous telephone guidance service for parents and childcare providers.
To access the Warm Line, dial 607-273-0259. The Council is open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The mission of Tompkins County Mental Health Services is to meet the needs of the residents of Tompkins County in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and chemical dependency by providing prevention and early detection, comprehensively planned care, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
The Lighthouse Program is a 30 school day therapeutic program that supports students in 7th through 12th grade who are experiencing emotional challenges that are getting in the way of their school success. During a Lighthouse admission students gain skills that will help them build resilience and confidence while the Lighthouse Staff also works with their families and the student’s home school team to create a re-entry plan that will support success in the future. The Lighthouse Program offers:
The Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing support, advocacy and education for survivors, friends, and families of domestic violence, and sexual assault in Tompkins County.