Student Wellness & Support

Mental Health & Self-Care

• Suffolk County Behavioral Health Services: An interactive directory hosted by Suffolk County to help residents locate community mental health programs, substance use disorder treatment, prevention initiatives, and recovery resources.

• Sayville S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Wellness Program: Discover our district-wide vision for Social-Emotional Learning. S.T.R.I.D.E.S. provides a common language for students and staff to build resilience, celebrate diversity, and foster the emotional strength necessary for lifelong success.

• Hope House Ministries: Provides compassionate, comprehensive support for individuals and families in crisis, offering professional counseling, addiction recovery, and safe emergency housing.

• Family Service League (FSL): Provides comprehensive children’s services, trauma counseling, and addiction treatment throughout Suffolk County.

• Children's Mental Health Services of Suffolk: A formal directory of mental health and support services for children and adolescents in our local community.

• Suffolk Counseling Services (Sayville Office): Located at 23 Candee Avenue, they offer specialized local group therapy for teens, including Social Skills and Social Anxiety support groups.
   

Substance Use & Prevention

• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (LICADD): Premier local support for substance abuse prevention and family education.
• Suffolk County Social Services Directory: Direct links to county-funded prevention programs and community-based recovery centers.
• Partnership to End Addiction: An incredible resource for parents. It includes a "Get Help" tool where families can text a specialist for personalized guidance on how to talk to their child.
   

Specialized Support

• The Retreat: Based on the East End, The Retreat provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence, including a 24-hour crisis hotline: 631-329-2200. They offer legal advocacy, counseling, and emergency shelter.

• L.I. Against Domestic Violence (LIADV): Located in Central Islip, they provide a full range of services including prevention, support, and shelter for victims across Long Island. 24-hour hotline: 631-666-8833.

• The Neighborhood House: Located right here in West Sayville, The Neighborhood House is a vital community resource dedicated to suicide prevention and grief support. They offer a safe, compassionate space for individuals and families to find healing, connection, and hope through specialized programs and support groups.

• The Trevor Project: Specialized crisis intervention and mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth.
• LGBT Network / Long Island Pride for Youth: Specialized mental health and social support for LGBTQ+ youth on Long Island.
• Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (LICAB): LICAB is dedicated to emphasizing the importance of bully-free communities on Long Island. They provide students and families with access to advocacy, counseling referrals, and leadership programs designed to foster a culture of kindness and inclusion.
• Children & Adult Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD): Home to the National Resource Center on ADHD, this platform offers a wealth of science-backed resources, including educational webinars, training courses, certified directories of ADHD professionals, and tailored guidance for parents, educators, and adults.
• Game Quitters: The world's largest support community for video game addiction. They offer specific guides for both students looking to cut back and parents looking for strategies.
• Internet & Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA): Offers free, 12-step online meetings and phone support for overcoming compulsive technology use.
   

Educational & Self-Help Tools

• NYS Mental Health & Wellness Resources: Official state toolkits for managing stress, anxiety, and social-emotional growth.
• Child Mind Institute: Expert-vetted resources for parents and educators on navigating childhood and adolescent mental health challenges.
• ParentGuidance.org: An online service offering specialized courses and professional support for parents managing children’s mental health questions.
• MindShift CBT: Free app with evidence-based strategies grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help students manage anxiety, challenge negative thinking, and build healthy habits.
• StayFocused & App Blockers: A curated list from Common Sense Media of the best apps to help students self-regulate their phone usage during study hours.

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