School counselors, nurses, school psychologists, and social workers, have assembled some links to sites dealing with issues of special concern to teenagers and/or their parents. We’ve divided these sites into categories listed below for student and/or parent use. Please know that your high school helping professionals may be directly contacted if there are further questions or concerns about personal counseling issues.

Director of Counseling Services: Ms. Kay Merrick, Tr - Z, Email

High School Counselor: Mrs. Lauren Navarra, A - Cg, Email

High School Counselor: Ms. Mary Clancy, Ch - Fn, Email

High School Counselor: Mr. Mark Grier, Fo - Kg, Email

High School Counselor: Mrs. Crystal Best, Kh - Mic, Email

High School Counselor: Mrs. Monica Canterino, Mid - Rn, Email

High School Counselor: Mrs. Beverly Hannah, Ro - Tq, Email

High School Nurse: Mrs. Suzanne Petrick

High School Psychologist: Mrs. Sarah Munson, Email

High School Psychologist: Mr. Christopher Menges, Email

High School Social Worker: Mr. Thomas Ginestro, Email

High School Social Worker: Miss Shannon Perkins, Email

Counseling Links

Alcohol-Related Problems

AL-ANON/ALATEEN
Information assisting adults and teens with alcohol-related concerns.

Alcoholics Anonymous
The teen section for the well-known 12-step program for treatment of alcoholism.

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Excellent resource and information site.

Alcohol Problems and Solutions
Facts on alcohol plus suggested solutions to alcohol-related problems.

Binge Drinking on Campus
Harvard University report for educators, parents, and students.

MADD Drunk Driving Statistics
Data from MADD and the National Highway Transportation Administration.

Attention Deficit Disorder

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Resource site devoted to information about ADD.

Child Abuse

Childhelp USA
Child Abuse resource including information on prevention, treatment and reporting.

Childabuse.com
Another on-line resource with a wide variety of information on child abuse.

Community Resources

CONTACT Community Services
CONTACT Community Services offers mental health and educational programs to a wide range of individuals and organizations.

Mental Health Association of Onondaga County
Several data bases including information about local Mental Health providers, programs and services.

Hope for the Bereaved
Support groups and services for grieving children and adults.

NYS Student Support Cervices Center
Making Connections...To Increase Student Achievement

Stop Bullying Now
How to stop bullying

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
How to keep youth safe

Dating Violence/Rape

Dating Violence and Acquaintance Assault
Information site from the University of Nebraska.

Depression and Suicide

Suicide Prevention
Information on suicide and suicide prevention.

NIMH Depression
Comprehensive information from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association
A comprehensive resource site regarding eating disorders.

Anred.com
Informational website by Anorexia and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.

How to Spot Eating Disorders
Various articles about eating disorders. At search prompt, enter "Eating Disorders" for more articles about this topic.

Ophelia's Place
Ophelia's Place offers support and encouragement to individuals, family and friends faced with the personal challenges and obstacles associated with eating disorders.

Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide
This Web site provides a one-stop comprehensive resource on bulimia nervosa for anyone who wants to understand the disorder and how to support a family member or friend with bulimia nervosa.

Mental Health Concerns

Answers to Questions about Teenage Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
An excellent online article.

Anxiety Disorders
Information on Anxiety Disorders from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Change Your Mind (About Mental Health)
Sponsored by the American Psychological Association for teens.

Mental Health Resources
General information on a variety of mental health topics.

Musical Therapy
Explores music's potential value for students coping with a variety of issues.