Mental Health Resources

Safe School Helpline

Use the Safe School Helpline to report threats of violence, suicide and illegal activity that could harm students.

Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext.359

Text: 66746, TIPS

Safe School Helpline

2-1-1 Lifeline

2-1-1 connects you to expert help:

Call 2-1-1

2-1-1 directs families to resources for Mental Health, Crisis Services, Youth Behavioral Health, Food Resources, Substance Abuse, hotlines, and more.

2-1-1 LifelinE Finger Lakes

NEW! 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

9-8-8 is now active across the United States. It is a quick, easy number to dial and access mental health crisis services.

Call: 9-8-8

988 Suicide Prevention LifeLine

All helplines above are free, available 24/7, and confidential.

Primary-Elementary School

Middle School

Academy

Counselors

Christopher Gietler

Kristen Kelly

Kristin Smith

Leanne Ducharme

Lisa Rounds

Canandaigua Academy Counselors & Assistant Principal Assignments

Counselor	Administrator	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Mr. Gietler	Mr. Jordan	A-Ch	A-C	A-C	A-Co
Mrs. Kelly	Mr. Jordan	Ci-F	D-F	D-F	Cr-F
Mrs. Kelly	Mrs. LaFave	G-H	G-K	G-H	G-H
Mrs. Smith	Mrs. LaFave	I-O	L-P	I-M	J-N
Mrs. Ducharme	Mrs. Burke	P-R	R-Sc	N-R	O-R
Ms. Rounds	Mrs. Burke	S-Z	Se-Z	S-Z	S-Z

Mental Health Panel Discussion

Tools & Tips for Families

Empower Ontario County - Mental Health Tools

National Eating Disorders Association- Where do I start?

Preventing Teen Suicide- Information & Tips

Talking to Children about Violence

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

Teens & Suicide: What Parents Should Know

Youth & Mental Health in the Midst of COVID-19

Community Resources

Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes

Family Support Center

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.

FLACRA

Ontario County Mental Health Providers

Ontario County Mental Health

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

Partnership for Ontario County

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