Community Resources
| Are you going through bad times with friends, family or school? | This Web page is brought to you by Mohonasen Students Making a Difference, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), the Mohonasen High School Counseling Center & the Mohonasen High School Social Work Department. |
| Are you feeling sad, angry, alone, empty, helpless, down on yourself, misunderstood or depressed? | |
| Have you experienced hard times in your past that bother you today? | |
| You are not alone—help is available. |
Talk to a trusted adult, such as a friend's parent, your own parents, a pastor or religious leader, coach, your guidance counselor or school social worker.
Resources in Your Community
| Individual and Family Counseling | |
| Child Guidance of Northeast Parent and Child .................................. | (518) 391-8911 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center ............................................................ | (518) 374-3514 |
| Individual, Family, Group Counseling and Education - Death/Loss | |
| Hospice ............................................................................................. | (518) 377-8846 |
| Haven ................................................................................................ | (518) 370-1666 |
| Resources for Addictive Behaviors | |
| SPARC (St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center) .............................. | (518) 357-2909 |
| Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council of Schenectady ............ | (518) 346-4436 |
| Conifer Park ...................................................................................... | (518) 399-6446 |
| Gambler's Anonymous ..................................................................... | (518) 292-0414 |
| CRAED (Capital Region Association for Eating Disorders) .............. | (518) 452-0238 |
| Debtor's Anonymous ....................................................................... | (888) 344-1990 |
| General Referrals and Assistance | |
| BOCES CAPIT (Comprehensive Approaches to Prevention, Intervention & Training) .................................................................... | (518) 464-3944 |
| Assistance with Housing, Food and/or Financial Needs | |
| SCAP (Schenectady County Action Program) ................................. | (518) 374-9181 |
| City Mission of Schenectady ............................................................ | (518) 346-2275 |
| Emergency Services | |
| Rotterdam Police ............................................................................... | (518) 355-7331 |
| Child Protective Services ................................................................. | 1-800-635-1522 |
| Northeast Child Guidance ................................................................ | (518) 381-8911 |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline .................................................. | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) |
| Samaritan Suicide Prevention Center ............................................... | (518) 689-4673 |
| Ellis Hospital ..................................................................................... | (518) 243-4306 |
| YWCA - Domestic Violence Services .............................................. | (518) 374-3386 |
| Rape Crisis Center of Planned Parenthood ..................................... | (518) 346-2266 |
| Safehouse (runaway/homeless youth) ........................................... | (518) 374-1578 |
If you have any questions about the above list of contacts, please talk to a social worker, guidance counselor or a principal.
If your friend is having minor problems with friends, family, relationships: Give support, listen, spend time, do fun things.
If your friend is having major life problems with things, such as drinking, drug use, family issues, the death of a loved one, etc.: Encourage them to get help. Use one of the above resources.
If your friend ever talks of suicide or being harmed by someone: Act immediately. Tell a trusted adult as soon as possible. Use the above resources.
This Web page is brought to you by Mohonasen Students Making a Difference, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), the Mohonasen High School Counseling Center & the Mohonasen High School Social Work Department.
