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The F-M school district feels it is important to be able to identify and respond to students’ mental health needs so that they feel supported as they meet the daily challenges that arise in and out of school. In addition to offering the below resources, the district maintains a mental health provider referral-resource list that is shared with families who request it.
Mental Health Task Force
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s Mental Health Task Force supports the social, emotional and mental health needs of all the district’s students and staff.
Learn more about the Mental Health Task Force.
Local Mental Health Care Provider Partnership
The district partners with mental health care provider Melissa Carman, Ph.D, LMHC, of CNY Mental Health Counseling, PLLC who has practices located in the villages of Manlius and Fayetteville.
As part of the partnership with CNY Mental Health Counseling, Dr. Carman provides mental health support and resources to F-M students in grades K-12. She also provides professional development to F-M faculty and staff.
Learn more about Dr. Melissa Carman on the CNY Mental Health Counseling, PLLC website.
Mental Health Clinics
Helio Health operates an outpatient clinic in the district’s middle schools and high school. An on-site clinician is available to support referred students in strengthening their mental health needs such as anxiety, depression, attention and focus, behavioral challenges, trauma, substance use, family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships.
Clinicians are able to assist with providing the following services: individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, ongoing medication management, case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services, and health monitoring appointments with a nurse. Families will be billed for services through their insurance.
Learn more about Helio Health.
Mental Health Educator
The district partners with Contact Community Services, an organization that specializes in social and emotional learning and provides training and consultation to support F-M student mental health and wellness.
In addition to offering wellness activities and training to the F-M K-12 school community, the contract includes providing the district with a full-time mental health educator. The mental health educator offers training opportunities and virtual workshops for students, families, and staff, on stress management, suicide awareness and prevention, healthy relationships, vaping and substance use, and other critical mental health topics.
Learn more about Contact Community Services.
ACCESS Liaison
The ACCESS liaison serves as a point-person for schools, helping connect families with outside agencies for needs such as attendance, behavior, or other concerns that impact a student’s well-being and academic success. The school counseling team can connect the student with the ACCESS liaison, who can visit the home to meet with the student and family if needed.
Additional Helpful Mental Health Resources
View local and national resources for varying issues:
- Mental Health
- Grief and Loss
- LGBTQ+ Support
- Eating Disorders
- Vaping/Substance Abuse
- How to Help a Friend
Supporting Students’ Mental Health
Learn how the District supports the social-emotional learning and development of all students through education, activities, and training for students, parents, and staff.
CNY Mental Health Counseling
Phone: (315) 400-0110
Website: CNY Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director: Melissa Carman, Ph.D, LMHC
Contact Community Services
Contact Community Services Inc. is a Central New York not for profit agency that supports the social, emotional, behavioral and mental health of children, youth, and adults, delivering this support through three broad program areas: Crisis and Suicide Prevention; School Support Services; and Training and Education.
Phone: (315) 692-1890
Website: Contact Community Services
Mental Health Educator based at Fayetteville-Manlius SD: Dominick Melara
Mental Health Referral
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District encourages our community to report or self-report any student, faculty, or staff who may be experiencing a personal challenge so that we can provide support to that person. Please note that any referral made via this form will result in outreach by school staff.