Social/Emotional Resources for Parents & Families

Social and emotional learning (SEL) gives children the tools they need to feel more safe, secure and confident. This helps them grow, mature and become more successful in school and their daily lives.

Here you’ll find school-based resources to support the physical and mental health, behavioral and emotional needs of your child and family.

Family Emergency Support and Counseling Resources 

24/7 Crisis and Mental Health Support

Children, families and adults experiencing emotional and/or behavioral crisis.

  • Northern Rivers – 518-292-5499
  • Suicide Prevention Hotline –  call 988
  • NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline – 844-863-9314

Grief Support Services

No cost support is available for grieving children, aged 3-17, who may have experienced the death of a family member or friend due to natural causes, illness, suicide, homicide or accidents. 

24/7 ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline

Reach a professional crisis counselor who—through interpreters—provides assistance in over 170 languages 24/7 in the U.S. and Canada. All calls are confidential. Services include crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk or text confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.