Family & Children's Counseling Services

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare can increase stress and worsen mental health conditions.

Understanding mental illness leads to compassion

05/01/2026

We wrapped up the month of April with staff in our Oneida office planting pinwheels and wearing blue as part of the effort to increase awareness of child abuse.

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

🧠Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.
😔Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care.

Understanding mental illness leads to compassion

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04/30/2026

Code Blue Warming Center will be open as overnight temperatures are expected fall to freezing. Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. Doors will open each evening at 8:30 p.m. and remain open until 8:30 a.m. the following morning.
The warming center is located at the Salvation Army - 138 S. Main St. Cortland

04/29/2026

Staff from Family & Children's Counseling Services participated in a conference for recovery assistance programs and mental health hosted by CARE (Cortland Area Recovery and Empowerment).

Certified Recovery Peer Advocates at FCCS provide support to help reduce barriers to treatment. Team members meet people where they are at and help reduce the negative consequences of risky behaviors. Individualized treatment plans are developed based on specific needs and our skilled team is prepared to help individuals work through the challenges of addiction and early recovery.

04/28/2026

Parenting is hard… but you don’t have to figure it out alone 💛

We’re offering a two FREE Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Discussion Series this August - packed with real-life strategies that actually work.

👶 Kids (Aug 17–21): bedtime battles, listening, mealtimes & more
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Teens (Aug 24–27): emotions, cooperation, conflict, life skills

🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
💻 Virtual on Zoom (join from your couch 🙌)

No lectures. No judgment. Just helpful tools and real conversation.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or reach out to sign up!

04/27/2026

The Cortland LGBTQ+ Center is hosting their annual Masquerade Prom on May 30th at 6:00 PM at the Cortland YMCA!
This is a great opportunity for young people to connect, have fun, and celebrate in a safe, welcoming space.
A mask decorating station will also be available!
Registration is quick and easy: cortlandlgbtqcenter.org/prom-2026

04/24/2026

Drug Take Back Saturday, April 25th in Cortland, Cincinnatus and Homer.
This safe, convenient and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired medications prevents misuse, accidental poisonings and protects the environment. Flushing medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can contaminate soil and water systems.
Drive thru and dispose of them properly - no questions asked.
No liquids - No sharps please

04/23/2026

Just a few of the faces behind the scenes that are the backbone of our team!

04/22/2026

Today we celebrate the problem solvers, schedule wranglers, and multi-takers that are the backbone of our team. Your work doesn't show up on dashboards but you are the quiet force behind our momentum and the go-to for everyone's "can you help me with..."
Your ability to juggle shifting priorities keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes and your contributions are appreciated today and every day!