Mental Health & Wellness





COVID-19 has taken its toll on our mental health and well-being. You can use this page to find useful tips, videos, articles, resources, and websites. We will share monthly newsletters with helpful techniques and exercises to take care of your mental health and well-being. Our goal is to help our students, staff and families stay healthy during this difficult time.  

Mental Health Resources

Greater Binghamton Health Center
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
425 Robinson Street Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 773-4520
 
Delaware County Mental Health  
Family & Children Services
56 Shepard Street, Walton, NY 13856
(607) 832-5889  
 
The Family & Children's Society, Inc.
Serving both adults and children
Same Day Access Mon-Thu 9am-2pm
257 Main Street Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 729-6206
 
Lourdes Center for Mental Health (LCMH)
Serving both adults and children
184 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 548-4465
 
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The Helpline assists individuals and families
who have questions about mental health
disorders, treatment, and support services.
1-800-950-6264
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMSHA’s National Helpline provides free
and confidential treatment referral and
information services for individuals and
families facing mental and/or substance
abuse disorders.  
1-800-662-4357
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

NY Project Hope Emotional Support Helpline
Talking to Project Hope Crisis Counselors is free, confidential, and anonymous.
1-844-863-9314
8 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week

Additional Resources

Apps for Mental Health, Stress and more

Information on Mental Health Days for Students: 

Deposit Foundation, Inc.
Transportation, Holiday Assistance and more.
 
The National Center for Grieving Children & Families

Seize the Awkward 
Having a conversation about mental health might be uncomfortable, but it can make all the difference. 
Check out these tools – from conversation guides to tips –that can help you help those in need.
 
Suicide Prevention Resource Center

School Contacts

Melinda Webster
Middle & High School Counselor
(607) 467-8513
 
Tina DuMond, LCSW-R
Middle & High School Social Worker
(607) 467-8516
 
Julia Wheeler, LMSW
Elementary School Counselor
(607) 467-4120
 
Jessica Stanton, LCSW-R
Elementary Social Worker
(607) 467-4495
 
Jennifer Royce, MA, CAS
School Psychologist
(607) 467-2198 x2323

Important Phone Numbers

First Call for Help 
2-1-1 OR 1-800-901-2180
 
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-799-7233
 
Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT)
For emergency mental health services
844-732-6228  
 
Binghamton General Comprehensive 
Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)
Hospital-based emergency psychiatric service, 
open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 
treats patients of all ages.
1-800-451-0567 or
607-762-2302
 
Delaware Opportunities
Safe Against Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-866-457-7233 (SAFE)
or 746-6278
 
Suicide Prevention Lifeline                                                               
800-273-8255 or
Text HOME to 741741
 
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline   
Offering information, support, and advocacy
to young people in dating relationships.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-866-331-9474 or Text 22522
 
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ suicide prevention hotline
(866) 488-7386 or
Text START to 678678
 
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673  
     
NYS Prevent Child Abuse NY - Parent Helpline
1-800-244-5373 (CHILDREN)
 
National Drug Helpline
1-844-289-0879
 
National Runaway Hotline
1-800-621-4000

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