Wellness Resources
As a parent, you are normally the first person to notice emotional and/or behavioral concerns with your child, but it is important that you contact a professional if you feel that he/she is experiencing severe and/or chronic distress. School professionals may also contact you regarding behaviors they consider concerning. Seeing a health professional can help.
Here are some issues that may be difficult for a child or family to cope with on their own:
- School stress; bullying, test anxiety, peer pressure
- Family Stress: Death, birth, moving, separation & divorce, change in living situation
- Excessive worry, fear, obsessive / compulsive behaviors
- Hyperactivity, inattention that interferes with learning
- Anger issues, extreme defiance, extreme tantrums
- Hurting animals, threatening or hurting others, bullying behavior
- Alcohol, drug use, promiscuity, sexualized behavior
- Hostility towards authority figures, burglaries, truancy, fire setting and/or property damage
- Depression, suicidal ideation, self injury, mood swings
- Withdrawn, Lack of appetite, negative attitude, sleep issues
- Social issues, not connecting with peers, isolated, not picking up on social cues
Below is a list of resources you may use to find help for you child. Or call you insurance provider for a list of providers in the area that accept your insurance. You may also speak with your pedicatrician as they should be aware and may recommend options for you child.
24 Hour Mobile Mental Health – Crisis Hotline | 1-888-750-2266 |
Information and Referral Number | Dial 211 |
Crystal Run – Behavioral Health Services | 845-333-2233 |
Orange Regional Counseling | 845-333-7800 |
Access Counseling | 888-750-2266 |
Valley Behavioral Health | 845-291-7480 |
Mental Health of Orange County | 845-294-7411 |
Windsor Counseling (Middletown Office) | 845-342-0114 |
Orange County Associates | 845-670-5410 |
Behavioral Health Services of Orange County | 845-260-6492 |
Orange Counseling Services | 845-262-2233 |
Center For Stress Reduction | 845-291-0999 |
Minisink Psychology and Psychotherapy | 845-624-2994 |