Mental Health Awareness and Resources

Mental Health Information for Parents

The East Irondequoit Central School District’s Social Emotional Learning Team, that consists of Social Workers, Psychologists, and Counselors, writes this letter to make you aware that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The pandemic has created growing concern around youth mental health. Our goal is to provide awareness and resources related to:

• Those living with mental or behavioral issues

• Trauma and the impact it can have, and

• Promoting positive mental health to prevent learning, behavioral, and emotional problems

1. promote positive mental health,

2. prevent learning, behavior, and emotional problems,

3. intervene as early as feasible when such problems arise, and

4. help in the treatment of social emotional and behavioral problems.

The district values the continued development of a comprehensive and equitable social emotional learning continuum with tiers of support and resources that promote positive mental health. For students that require more support, the district offers interventions within the district as well as assists in connecting families to outside community resources.

Each building in the district has a team of Social Emotional Learning Professionals that can assist families in finding the best supports and resources that meet their child’s specific needs.  You can find contact information below by school.

HELENDALE ROAD PRIMARY

Office: 339-1330

Chelsea Sullivan, Social Worker

Amanda Dake, School Psychologist

IVAN GREEN PRIMARY

Office: 339-1310

Elizabeth Zimber, Social Worker

Erin O’Brien, Social Worker

Amanda Dake, School Psychologist

LAURELTON PARDEE INTERMEDIATE

Office: 339-1370

Amanda Lauck, School Psychologist

Jacqueline McAllister, School Counselor

DURAND EASTMAN INTERMEDIATE

Office: 339-1350

Daniel Cathron, School Psychologist

Jeff Jasak, School Counselor

EAST IRONDEQUOIT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Counseling Office: 339-1405

Brya Potter, School Counselor

Christen Harnden, School Counselor

Kelly Patterson, School Counselor

Christi Haritatos, Social Worker

Kristen Nowakowski, Social Worker

Taylor O’Leary, School Psychologist

EASTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Counseling Office: 339-1455

Doreen Goossen, Director of School Counseling

Mona Dibble, School Counselor

Kathleen Healy, School Counselor

Jenna Rauh, School Counselor

Elizabeth Baker, Social Worker

Cynthia McGhie, Social Worker

Kiah Bowerman, Social Worker

Kimberly Clark, School Psychologist

• Liberty Resources

• Hillside’s Child Health Homes

District Social Emotional Learning Professionals can assist in connecting families with these partners.

• The Monroe County Office of Mental Health

• The Monroe County Crisis Flyer

• Mobile Crisis 275-5151 or Text 211 and 911 in a true emergency

The Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health has offered a guidance related to supporting student mental health. The guidance includes many helpful links and resources.