Galway Central School District

Welcome to the Galway Central School Counseling Department.

We are committed to providing our students the resources and support needed in order to achieve academic, personal and emotional success.

Please contact us if you need assistance or have any questions or concerns.

PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICES:

School psychologists apply skills in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

Services include:

Select, administer, and score psychological, emotional, and academic tests and screenings.

Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to help diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services.

Prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.

Help children increase coping strategies and help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.

Please contact:

Amanda Root
School Psychologist
518-882-1033 ext.4133

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES:

The school social worker provides clinical intervention to address the social-emotional need of students and empower them to achieve academic success.

Services include:

K-12 Individual and Group Counseling

K-12 Case Management

K-12 Crisis Intervention/Counseling

DASA Coordinator

Banana Splits Coordinator

Please contact:

Christine Bornt, LMSW
School Social Worker
clbornt@galwaycsd.org
518-882-1033 ext. 4908

Resources

Anti-Bullying Resources

Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center.
The end of bullying begins with you.
Stop Bullying.
Put the power to prevent bullying in your hand.
Banana Splits is a support group for students who try to help each other with issues of family change through talking, participating in activities and projects, and playing games.
Any student whose family has changed through parental separation, death, or divorce is invited to join.
Banana Splits meet every other week during lunch.
Participation is voluntary.
If you are interested in having your child join the program, please fill out and send in a permission slip.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Christine Bornt, LMSW
School Social Worker
clbornt@galwaycsd.org
518-882-1033 ext. 4908
File banana splits permission.pdf
Child Protective Services.
Call our Statewide Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-800-342-3720. If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, call911 or your local police department.

National Suicide Prevention.
No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you'll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.
Our mission is to reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging public awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy.

Domestic Violence Hotline.
Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Call (518) 584-8188 or 1-800-799-7233
Sexual Assault Hotline.
Call (518) 587-2336 or 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Captain Youth Shelter. (Homeless/runaway Services)
Need help now? On call emergency phone/Txt (518) 369-9928 (answered 24/7). You can also call the Youth Shelter directly at (518) 584-6042 or 1-800-924-INFO.
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.

Every day GLSEN works to ensure that LGBT students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Join us as we transform our nation’s K-12 schools.

Parents, Family, Friends, and Allies United.

PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.

Pridecenter of the Capital Region.

We promote the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified people and those affected by discrimination based on gender identity and expression.
Saratoga County - Child Health Plus.
Assistance with Child Health Plus, Medicaid and Family Health Plus applications.
Phone: 580-2021 or 1-800-698-4543
Galway Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry is located in the Lion's Club Building at 2167 Galway Road in the Village of Galway.
Open on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Phone: (518) 882-1316
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Assistance with Food Stamp Application and pre-screening for eligibility.
Phone: (518) 587-5188 ext 412 or (518) 884-4155
Saratoga County Adult and Family Services.
Adult Protective Services, Information and Referral Preventive Services for Adults, Housing Assistance, Medical Transportation, Home Care, SSI Assistance, Family Type Homes for Adults, Homemaker Services.
Phone: (518) 884-4186

Family Relationship Balanced

Community Counseling Resources

Name	Address	Phone Number	Other Information
ECS Psychological Services	210 Church Street, Saratoga Springs	(518) 580-0520
Saratoga Center For the Family	359 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs	(518) 587-8008
Saratoga Psychological Services	526 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs	(518) 587-4161
The Eden Center for Integrative Care	84 Broad Street, Floor 2, Glens Falls	(518) 636-5284
Common Sense Mental Health	75 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs	518-545-4691 or 518-350-7286
Saratoga County Children’s Mental Health Clinic	135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs	(518) 584-9030	*ONLY ACCEPTS MEDICAID
St. Mary’s Mental Health Clinic	8 Northampton Road, Amsterdam	(518)843-7520	Only Fulton, Montgomery & Hamilton Counties
Integro Counseling Services	2452 Route 9, Suite 302,Malta	518-289-5555
Center for Marriage and Family Therapy	17 Gregory Street,Gloversville	518-774-7345
Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center	15 Boulevard St, Hudson Falls	(518) 747-2994	Various services, sliding fee. Does not take straight Medicaid, but does all managed care
The Community Hospice	Saratoga, Clifton Park, Latham & Albany	(518) 724-0200	Grief & loss individual counseling & support groups-FREE
Karner Psychological Associates	Guilderland, Clifton Park, East Greenbush	518)456-5056
Mobile Crisis Services	Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady	(518) 292-5499
Osika & Scarano	One Broad St. Plaza, 125 Broad St, Glens Falls	518) 745-0079	Child/Adult- offers psycho testing & court evals; accepts insurance & sliding scale
Eva Nagel, PhD	157 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs	(518) 584-8279	(Teen Girls)
One Roof Holistic Health Center	58 Henry St., Saratoga Springs	(518) 581-3180
Peggy Trounstine, CSW	3 Franklin St., #1, Saratoga Springs	(518) 583-0381
Tom Lindsay, LCSW	229 Washington St, Saratoga Springs	(518) 588-7421
Sue Elliot, CSW	409 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs	(518) 584-0520
Life Psychiatric Services Desmonque Homs Nurse Practitioner	1525 Rte 29, Galway	518-656-8376
Union Street Counseling Services	Malta Office: 5 Hemphill Place, Suite 121, Malta	(518)289-5072

LD Online.
LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.

CHADD - The National Resource on ADHD.
Provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD.
Intervention Central.
Provides free resources to help struggling learners and implement Response to Intervention and attain the Common Core State Standards.

NY Early Intervention Program.
Provides services to infants and toddlers under the age of three who have a disability or developmental delay.
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
Assist people with developmental disabilities live richer lives.

Saratoga Bridges.
Provides professional services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include a broad range of innovative and effective progams designed to foster independence by promoting individual abilities and achievements.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
Leading the way in the successful treatment of Autism. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is one of the world's largest organizations using applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Speaks.
Striving to raise public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society, and also working to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

National Down Syndrome Society.
The national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome.
NDSS Helpline: 1-800-221-4602
Saratoga Learning Center.
Custom tutorial regimes.
Phone: (518) 450-1538
Address: 120 West Avenue, Suite 103, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Funbrain.
The Internet's #1 Education Site for K-8 Kids and Teachers.
BrainPop.
Animated Educational Site for Kids.

School Family.
SchoolFamily.com serves to help parents set their school-age children up for year-round success in school.
Scholastic for Parents.
Tips on Children's Reading, Books, Learning & Activities.

Education Place.
Pre-K-6 resources for teachers, students and families to support instruction in the classroom and at home.
National Association of School Psychologists.
Helping children thrive in school, at home and in life.

New York Association of School Psychologists.
Serves children, their families, and the school community by promoting psychological well-being, excellence in education, and sensitivity to diversity.

New York State Office of Mental Health
Offers various program including outpatient, emergency, community support, residential and family care programs.

National Institute of Mental Health.
Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.

Healthy Children.
Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
Provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, and PTSD.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Promotes healthy and safe behaviors, communities and environment, as well as tackling the biggest health problems causing death and disability for Americans.

Kids Health.
Provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens.