Tully Junior-Senior High School

School Social Work Services

Melinda McCullough, LCSW-R

JSHS School Social Worker

(315) 696-6233

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?

1. Talk to a trusted adult such as a family member, family friend, teacher, coach, school social worker or school counselor. 

2. 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.

3. 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.