Tully Junior-Senior High School
School Social Work Services
Melinda McCullough, LCSW-R
JSHS School Social Worker
(315) 696-6233
melinda.mccullough@k12.tullyschools.org
Services Provided By the School Social Workers:
Assessments
Crisis Counseling
Individual Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Information and Referrals
Links to Community Resources
Issues Addressed in School Counseling:
Behavioral and Emotional Concerns
Anxiety and Depression
Stress
Death/Grief/Loss
Divorce
Relationship and Family Issues
LGBTQ+
Peer Conflicts
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Bullying
Students may be referred to counseling by parents, teachers, counselors, administration, or self-referred. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Referral Form for Students, Teachers and Parents:
If there is an immediate safety concern for your child, call 911. You may also access these resources.
Emergency Walk In Services:
Helio Crisis Center - Open 24/7/365
Mental health crisis, substance use acute needs, and medication therapy
Call: (315) 434-5333
Walk in: Meadows Integrated Outpatient Clinic
329 N. Salina Street, Syracuse
Walk In Clinic: Upstate Hospital Golisano Emergency Room Department
Children’s Emergency Room, 4th Floor
Syracuse, NY
Walk In: C-PEP (315) 448-6555
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Mobile Crisis for Onondaga County (Will come to your home to evaluate an emergency)
Onondaga County
Liberty Resources Mobile Crisis - 855-778-1900
Hot-Line: 855-778-1900 (Crisis Services Line)
Website: www.liberty-resources.org
Mobile Crisis St. Joe’s - 315-569-4129
Hours
Onondaga and Oswego counties: 24 Hours / 7 Days
Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison counties: Monday - Friday, 5 PM - 12 Midnight
Saturday and Sunday (and holidays), 6 AM - 12 Midnight
Mobile Crisis for Cortland County
Mobile Crisis - 607-756-3771
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:00pm-12:00am / Sat-Sun: 6:00pm - 12:00am
Outpatient Services:
Arise at PEACE in Tully, NY
Sue Gaskins, LCSW
315-671-2983
12 Clinton St.
Tully, NY 13159
Family Counseling Services
607-753-0234
165 Main Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Helio Health
Child and Adolescent Services
Meadows Integrated Outpatient Clinic
329 N. Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 471-1564
Fax (315) 396-0114
Liberty Resources
315-425-1004
1045 James St.
Syracuse, NY 13203
Resources:
ACCESS (315) 463-1100
Onondaga County's Intensive Case Management Children & Family Program; provides clinical case management services to families with one or more seriously emotionally disturbed child or adolescent experiencing a crisis.
211 CNY
Dial 211 for Information and referrals for human services within a five county region. This is a hotline to help families and individuals find referrals for help with things such as housing, food, mental health, substance abuse, disaster relief, legal assistance and finances.
CONTACT Hotline (315) 251-1400
24-hour suicide prevention and crisis counseling and referral.
Cortland County Mental Health
(607)758-6100
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Text or Call: 988
**You can also search for private therapists in Cortland or Syracuse by location, insurance, or specialty: Psychologytoday.com
Teen Hotlines
Thetrevorproject.org - intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ teens
1-866-488-7386 / Text START to 678-678
Teenline.org - trained teen listeners provide support, resources and hope to teens struggling
1-800-852-8336 6-10PM Nationwide
Text 839863
NYS Substance Abuse Hotline - vaping, smoking, cannabis, alcohol
1-877-8-HOPENY / Text HOPENY to 467369
Quit Vaping
https://teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping
Smoke Free Text Program - Text QUIT to 47848
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Eating Disorder Hotline
Eatingdisorderhope.com / 1-888-375-7767
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY
Loveisrespect.org - dating violence
1-800-331-9474 / Text LOVEIS to 22522
Teen Mental Health: How Teens Can Get Help or Help Other Teens
Teens can experience a variety of mental health related disorders. Since COVID-19, 1 out of 5 teens are experiencing clinically elevated levels of depression and anxiety. There are multiple indicators that you or a friend may be experiencing mental health problems or suicidal thoughts:
Threatening to hurt or kill themselves
Talking, drawing, or writing about death
Withdrawing from others
Dramatic mood changes
Expressing hopelessness or not having a reason to live
Giving away possessions
How to Get Help
You are not alone.
Many people including adults, children and teens have struggled with mental health problems. This is not uncommon and there is help for it.
It’s ok to ask for help.
People struggling with mental health aren’t “crazy”. It’s not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength to come forward and ask for help. Be honest if you are struggling. Sometimes we can’t do it alone.
Where can you go?
Talk to a trusted adult such as a family member, family friend, teacher, coach, school social worker or school counselor.
Be an advocate for yourself. If you feel like someone doesn’t take you seriously, talk to someone else. Keep asking for help until you get it.
Text/Call 988. There is help and you can speak with a crisis counselor at any time 24/7.
How to Help Someone You Know
Friends are sometimes the first ones to notice when someone is struggling with their mental health. Whether something is said in a conversation or posted on social media, it’s important to take it seriously, talk to them or get help when needed.
Ask them if they are ok.
Be clear and direct, don’t be shy from hard questions but approach them with compassion and not blame. Talking openly about mental health, including suicide, can be a relief for a friend.
Ask for help.
Encourage them to get help from a trusted adult or if it’s serious (such as they are having thoughts of suicide), you can ask for help from a parent, teacher, school social worker or school counselor. These are difficult issues and may require an adult to intervene. Listen but remember that you’re not there to “fix” them.
Give support.
Be a friend and listen to them without blame. Treat them with empathy and kindness. Let them know that there is hope and help for what they are experiencing. Ask them how you can help and best support them.
Remember your own needs.
If you are feeling overwhelmed about the situation, ask for help from a trusted adult. You are not solely responsible for your friends mental health and safety. You may need support too.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts,
please Call/Text 988 or talk to a trusted adult.
You are not alone.
