Vertus Counseling Department
Please reach out to the Vertus Counselors with any questions or concerns.

Information & Documents
Up to date resources, PowerPoints and documents relevant to students and families.
Construction Program Application
Counseling Department Parent Night
Vertus Driver's Program Permission Slip *Must be signed by the parent/guardian and student
Pandemic Specific Resources
Federal, State, County and Local Resources
- City of Rochester COVID-19 Support for Children and Families
- Monroe County Health Department COVID-19
- NYS Department of Health Information on Novel Coronavirus
- NYSED: Resources for Mental Health and Talking to Young People About COVID-19
- Spanish Language Flyer on Social Distancing
- CDC Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources and Information
Dealing with Grief and Loss:
- Child Mind Institute Helping Children Cope with Grief
- School Crisis Center After a Loved One Dies & Responding to Death
Race and Equity Resources:
- Books on racism: Anti-racism titles for adults, kids amid protests
- Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids
- The Leading Equity Podcast
- You Need Everyone (with Mike Schmidt)
Provides several different Podcasts. Easy to navigate, just push the play arrow!
Mental Health Agencies & Resources for Students and Families
Mental Health Association of Rochester
Wellness/Groups/Support
Address: 320 Goodman Street
Phone: (585) 328-3145
Villa of Hope- Case Management Services
Preventive Services
Address: 1099 Jay Street, Rochester, NY 146006
Phone: (585) 328-0470
http://www.villaofhope.org/Programs-Services/Community/Childrens-Care-Management
Genesee Behavioral Health Center
Counseling
Address: 224 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 922- 7770
Parent/Guardian must attend intake appointment and must bring photo I.D and Insurance Card.
Walk-In Intakes on: M, W, F 8:30-10:30 am
https://www.rochesterregional.org/locations/rochester/genesee-mental-health-center
Liberty Resources
Counseling and Outpatient behavioral health counseling.
Address: 175 Humboldt Street, Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 410-3370
Walk-In Intakes on: Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 8:30am-11:00am.Tuesdays from 10:30am-1:00pm
Parent must attend the first meeting if the student is under the age of 18.
http://www.liberty-resources.org/integratedhealthcare/behavioral-health-clinic/
Monroe Mobile Crisis Team
Address 300 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, NY 14642
Phone (585) 529-3721 or (585) 275-5151
Center for Youth
Preventive Services and Housing
Address: 905 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 473-2464
Monday-Friday 8am-9pm
Strong Behavioral Health
Mental Health and Hygiene Arrests
Address: 315 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 279- 7800
HillSide Care Management Services
Preventive & Case Management
Address: 1 Mustard Street, Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (888) 514-4455 or (585) 752- 9962
https://www.hillside.com/healthhomes/what-is-care-management/
National Hotline Numbers
National Parent Helpline (855) 427-2736
Disaster Distress Helpline – SAMHSA (800) 985-5990
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255