Dear TH Community,
We would like to refresh everyone on school and community resources for mental health outreach. We encourage families to have open discussions about mental health, coping skills, strengths, and support.
If you are in need of immediate mental health assessment, the following are resources available to our community:
Mobile Crisis Assessment Team, 8am-10pm 7 days a week (518) 943-5555
Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24/7 1-800-273-8255
If you are in need of support, feel free to reach out. The following school staff are accessible to students and families, and can assist in connecting families with other community support agencies such as Mental Health Association and Columbia County Mental Health Center.
School Counselors:
Jennifer Berry, K-4 (518) 325-2800 x2863, jberry@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Gabby Mattson, 5-8 (518) 325-2800 x2831, gmattson@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Erin Russo, 9-12 (518) 325-2800 x2832, erusso1@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Nick Purificato, 9-12 (518) 325-2800 x2862, npurificato@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Attendance Counselor:
Quinn Pytell, K-12 (518) 325-2800 x2866, qpytell@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Social Workers:
Melissa Zapf (518) 325-2800 x2377, mzapf@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Amanda Buonfiglio (518) 325-2800 x2342, abuonfiglio@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Alyssa Dunlop (518) 325-2800 x2677, adunlop@taconichills.k12.ny.us
School Psychologists:
Megan Kraiza (518) 325-2800 x2833, mkraiza@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Veronica Burley (518) 325-2800 x2654, vburley@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Kevin Reis (518) 325-2800 x2429, kreis@taconichills.k12.ny.us
In the event of emergencies, please call 911.
As always, the health and welfare of our students is of the greatest priority. If you have concerns, please connect. We will be happy to assist in any way we can.
Thank you,
Megan Kraiza
School Psychologist
Taconic Hills Central School District
518-325-2800 x2833
mkraiza@taconichills.k12.ny.us
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