Mental Health Resources

Canandaigua Academy Counselors & Assistant Principal Assignments

Source: The Partnership for Ontario County

Empower Ontario County - empoweroc.org

Source: National Eating Disorders Association

Help & Support: Where do I start?

Source: National Association of School Psychologists

Preventing Teen Suicide - Tips for Peers

Preventing Youth Suicide- Tips for Parents & Educators

Resources for talking to children about violence

Talking to Children about Violence 

Take an Age Based Approach when talking to students about school shootings 

Helping Students in Troubling Times

Helping Children Cope with Frightening News

When Bad Things Are Happening

When the News is Scary: What to Say to Kids

Guidelines for Talking to Kids about Violence

Source: National Institute of Mental Health

Teen Depression: More Than Just Moodiness

Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Teens & Suicide- What Parents Should Know

Source: Healthi Kids - Common Grounds

FLX Teens are Alright: Youth Mental Health & Well-being in the midst of COVID-19

The Canandaigua City School District works with the center for dispute settlement to help our families/ students/ staff peacefully resolve conflict. 

Center for Dispute Settlement

The goal of the Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes is to provide professional counseling and support services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their life at home and in the community. 

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes

Great news, the Canandaigua Family Support Center is now open for referrals!

The Family Support Center is a FREE, confidential, short-term counseling support for district students and their families.

Drawing on the strengths of families, we help facilitate better communication through stronger connections and family relationships.  Our solution-focused approach and co-therapist model support school success and positive behavioral growth.

For more information and/or to request a referral, please contact your child’s school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist. 

The Finger Lakes Counseling & Recovery Agency provides comprehensive treatment services for substance use and other health-related disorders. 

FLACRA

This list was shared with the Canandaigua City School District by the Partnership for Ontario County. 

Listing of Ontario County Mental Health providers

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

The Partnership for Ontario County provides support to residents of Ontario County through a variety of programs: 

The Community Support Center- Programming focused on recovery through wellness and counseling

Community Support Center Brochure

EPIC ZONE: A Youth Clubhouse- This program offers a safe space where youth have the opportunity for development, empowerment, and support. 

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition- A community coalition that implements prevention strategies and provides educational outreach on variety of topics including the drug epidemic. 

Partnership for Ontario County

EmpowerOC Site

Provides support for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking and Child Abuse. 

If anyone is struggling with any of the above situations and might benefit from the services provided by Safe Harbors, please reach out to them at 800-247-7273.

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes

Canandaigua Academy Health, a class typically taken in 10th grade, includes a series of lessons from teen Mental Health First Aid on how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers.

Mental Health FIrst Aid for Teens

The Canandaigua Academy Counseling Center created this virtual calming room with wellness information and resources. 

 Virtual Calming Room