Cayuga Counseling Services

10/29/2025

Cayuga Counseling Services has walk-in, same day appointments. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, please let them know help is available. Contact our office at 315-253-9795 ext. 100 for more information or come for a walk-in appointment during open access hours.

10/29/2025

🧡🎃 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips for Kids 🎃🧡

Halloween is a night full of fun, costumes, and candy—but safety comes first! Here are a few tips to keep kids safe while trick-or-treating:

🕯️ Stay Visible – Add reflective tape, glow sticks, or flashlights to costumes.
🚸 Use Sidewalks & Crosswalks – Always look both ways before crossing.
👨‍👩‍👧 Stick Together – Kids should go in groups and always stay with an adult.
🍭 Check Treats First – Wait until you’re home to eat candy, and check that it’s sealed.
🎭 Choose Safe Costumes – Make sure masks don’t block vision and shoes fit well.

Let’s make this Halloween safe, fun, and full of sweet memories! 🧡🍬

10/28/2025

Our November Kids Club schedule it out! We have been having so much fun playing and creating with the kids in our group we are looking forward November. If you would like to sign up, please fill out the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCS17 or call us at 315-253-9795 ext. 179

10/13/2025

💜 Coping with Domestic Violence: Adults & Children 💜

Domestic violence leaves lasting effects, but healing is possible. Adults and children can find strength, support, and hope through safe coping strategies.

🌿 For Adults:
• Reach out for support – confide in a trusted friend, counselor, or hotline.
• Create a safety plan – know safe exits and important phone numbers.
• Practice self-care – rest, breathe, and find small moments of peace.
• Seek professional help – therapy, support groups, and community resources can make a difference.

🌱 For Children:
• Encourage open expression – let them share feelings through words, art, or play.
• Provide reassurance – remind them the abuse is not their fault.
• Maintain routines – structure helps children feel safe and stable.
• Connect with support – child therapists, school counselors, or safe mentors.

💜 No one should have to cope alone. Healing begins with safety, support, and hope.

📞 If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.

If you or someone you know is in need or wants services and support please reach out to Cayuga Counseling Services at 315-253-9795.

10/09/2025

💚 Tips for Coping with Depression 💚

Depression can feel overwhelming, but small steps toward healing can make a big difference. Here are some ways to cope:

🌱 1. Reach Out for Support – Talk with a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional. You don’t have to go through it alone.

🌱 2. Create a Routine – Structure brings stability when everything feels heavy.

🌱 3. Move Your Body – Even gentle activity like stretching or walking can help boost mood.

🌱 4. Practice Self-Compassion – Be kind to yourself; healing takes time.

🌱 5. Limit Isolation – Stay connected, even if it’s just a quick call or message to someone you trust.

🌱 6. Engage in Small Joys – Reading, music, art, or nature can bring moments of peace.

💚 Remember: Depression is not a weakness, and recovery is possible.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
If you or someone you know experiencing mental health needs and is need of or wants services and supports please call Cayuga Counseling Services at 315-253-9795.


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10/07/2025

for more information on our free home visiting program designed to support new & expectant parents, contact Tori @ 315-916-5637 or email healthyfamilies@cayugacounseling.org ☺️

We would like to congratulate Chris and Brooklyn on the birth of their baby boy today! They have been dedicated to the Healthy Families program since the birth of their 2nd daughter almost 2 years ago! Doula Tori helped support them with prenatal support & education, advocacy, and the labor & delivery of their son ❤️
⭐️ Did you know? Healthy Families and doula work share many similarities- healthy birth outcomes, promoting early bonding, & supporting parents from the very beginning. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your parenting journey!

10/06/2025

💜 Children & Domestic Violence 💜

When domestic violence happens at home, children are deeply affected—even if they are not directly harmed.

👶 Impacts on Children May Include:
• Emotional distress (fear, anxiety, depression)
• Trouble sleeping or nightmares
• Difficulty concentrating in school
• Behavioral challenges (withdrawal, aggression, or acting out)
• Increased risk of repeating the cycle of violence later in life

Every child deserves a safe, loving, and peaceful home. 🌿

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.

If you or someone you know is in need of support and services please call Cayuga Counseling Services at 315-253-9795.

Together, we can protect children, support survivors, and break the cycle. 💜


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10/03/2025

💚 October is Depression Awareness Month 💚

Depression is more than sadness—it’s a serious mental health condition that can affect anyone, at any time. Too often, it goes unseen and misunderstood.

✨ You are not alone.
✨ Healing is possible.
✨ Support is available.

✔️ Check in on friends and loved ones.
✔️ Break the stigma by talking openly about mental health.
✔️ Reach out for help when you need it—there is strength in asking.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 💚

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health needs and wants services and supports please call Cayuga Counseling Services at 315-253-9795.

Together, we can spread awareness, offer hope, and remind others they matter.


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10/02/2025

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Domestic violence affects millions of people every year, yet it often goes unseen and unheard. This month, we stand together to raise awareness, support survivors, and break the cycle of silence.

🚫 Abuse is never okay.
💜 Survivors deserve safety, healing, and hope.
🤝 We can all be part of the solution—by listening, supporting, and speaking out.

If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.

If you or someone you know would like to start services please call Cayuga Counseling Services at 315-253-9795.

Let’s shine a light, spread love, and build safer communities together. 💜

10/01/2025

It's October 1st, and that means Christmas is quickly approaching!! Our SAVAR, CAC, and CASA programs are requesting the communities' support with our annual Christmas Adoption Program. Last year, we were able to ensure over 120 kids did not go without on Christmas morning. If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting a family this holiday season, please reach out to Sam Lazzaro using the contact information provided on the flyer below. Without the community's support, our Christmas Adoption Program would not be successful year after year. We can't thank you enough!

09/25/2025

✨ The Importance of Self-Awareness ✨
When we pause and reflect, we learn more about ourselves—our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Self-awareness helps us:
🌱 Recognize our strengths and areas to grow
🌱 Improve our relationships
🌱 Make healthier choices for our well-being

Take a moment today to check in with yourself—you deserve it. 💙

09/23/2025

We have several open positions available at our Agency. We offer many benefits including 4 weeks of PTO annually, Wellness time, paid sick leave, health insurance, agency paid dental & life insurance, 403b match and many more. If interested, please send your resume to hr@cayugacounseling.org