Social Emotional Resource Center » Suicide Prevention Among persons aged 15-24 in New York suicide is the third leading cause of death. If you are contemplating suicide or believe you know someone who is please seek out a school counselor and/or contact one of the crisis numbers or hotlines below immediately.
In addition, if you would like to work proactively to slow this silent epidemic please contact the counseling office. We are hoping to start a annual "SPEAK" (Suicide Prevention Education and Awareness Kits) week. Suicide Crisis Telephone Numbers
Below are a few resources that can provide help for you or your loved one. Herkimer County Mobile Crisis Assessment Team - 315-867-1465 / (315) 732-6228 Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - Utica, NY - ER - 315-798-8111 National Suicide Prevention LifeLine - 1-800-273-8255 Neighborhood Center - Utica, NY315-272-2705 Fulton County - St. Mary's Mental Health Hotline - (518) 842-9111 Herkimer County Social Services - 315-867-1291 Madison County Crisis Hotline 1-800-721-2215 Syracuse's St. Joseph's Hospital Onondaga County (315) 251-0600, (877) 400-8740 Hotline Information National Suicide Prevention LifeLine
1-800-273-8255
New York State suicide hotlines
http://suicidehotlines.com/newyork.html
Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS)
518-434-0439
http://mhanys.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-New York State (NAMI-NYS)
518-462-2000
http://www.naminys.org
Teen Screen-Columbia University Program
http://www.teenscreen.org
Families Together in New York State
518-432-0333
888-326-8644 (information & referral line)
http://www.ftnys.org University of Rochester Center for Suicide Prevention Notes:
* Source: New York State Department of Health (2004)
* Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence and Tompkins (Source: New York State Department of Health)
Middle School Counselor's Corner
Little Falls City School District Guidance Office
1 High School Road
Little Falls, NY 13365
315-823-4304 / Fax 315-823-4509
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