Student & Family Resources in Jefferson County
Below are links to services for students and families in the Jefferson County, Watertown area and information about Watertown.
CRISIS
Dial 911 (emergency)
Dial 988 (suicide hotline)
Text HOME TO 741741 (crisis text line)
https://211cny.com/ (all crisis providers) CRISIS RESPONSE HOTLINE phone number (315) 782-2327 service available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-talk (8255) Crisis Text Line - Got5 to 741-741 free, anonymous, 24/7 support network
https://nyprojecthope.org/ (NY Project Hope Coping with COVID)
http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm (National Crisis Hotlines)
http://www.afsp.org/ (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
http://www.sprc.org/ (Suicide help information and phone numbers)
http://www.preventsuicideny.org/ Suicide help information and phone numbers)
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
https://co.jefferson.ny.us/ (Services in the Jefferson County area)
http://jeffcountymentalhealtheducation.weebly.com/providercommunity-based-program-contact-information.html (Jefferson County Mental Health Education and Support)
http://www.attendanceworks.org/facts-stats-school-attendance/
https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cwcs/hears.php (Office of Children and Family Services for families to assistance in accessing services and supports in our area)
HOUSING
http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/results.cfm?city_name_text=WATERTOWN&county_name_text=Jefferson&zip_code=&property_name_text=&client_group_type=&maxrec=20&state_code=NY&statename=New+York (Subsidized & Housing Assistance)
http://northcountryaffordablehousing.com/
http://www.lowincomehousing.us/cty/ny-jefferson
MILITARY
https://schoolresources.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/resources/
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/
http://www.tutor.com/military
(the site is www.tutor.com ) (Free tutoring on-line)
The Q Center @ ACR Health
The Q Center at ACR Health is a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer, and questioning youth, their families, and allies to gather, share, and receive support.
https://www.acrhealth.org/youth-programs/q-centers/
For more information and resources in our community please contact your school's School Counseling Department or Home School Coordinators.