Contact Community Services, Inc.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Contact!

Thank you for being part of our community and for the compassion, care, and kindness you share all year long.

12/16/2025

Sending light and warm wishes to our community members celebrating Hanukkah. ✨

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, and at Contact, we’re thinking about our community members who reach out to us every day, and the people who make it possible for us to show up for them.

Because of community support, we’re able to be there when:
📞 Someone calls 988 in a moment of crisis
📲 A neighbor dials 211 looking for housing, food, or basic needs
🏫 A student trusts one of our school counselors with something heavy they’ve been carrying

To everyone who has donated, shared our mission, or supported our work in any way: thank you.

You help us provide hope, connection, and care across Central New York.

If you’re able to give today, we’re grateful for your support. Donate online: https://www.contactsyracuse.org/donate/

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for YOU. Our partners, supporters, and community.
Thank you for helping us bring hope, connection, and mental wellness to CNY.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍁

11/14/2025

Henninger High School junior Zaniyah Williams recently brought important perspective to the CNY Mental Health Youth Summit, hosted by Contact Community Services, Inc..

Zaniyah was a youth panelist, sharing her insights around belonging – and her commanding presence led SCSD Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Dr. Reba Hodge to nominate her as an outstanding student!

11/13/2025

Huge congratulations to our 2025 Youth Mental Health Award Winners and Community Leader Award recipient! 🌟

Recognized at our recent Youth Mental Health Summit, these students and community leaders are making an impact every day by supporting mental wellness and promoting hope in their schools and communities.

🌟 Youth Mental Health Leadership Award Winners
• Amanda Johnson, LaFayette Jr./Sr. High School
• Leah Barone, East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
• Joshua Dupra, Innovation Tech High School

🌟 Youth Mental Health Community Leader Award
• Wesley Sweetman, Youth Services Director, The CanTeen

Thank you to the Central New York Community Foundation for sponsoring the Youth Awards and championing this important work.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Today we honor our heroes.

Thank you to all veterans for your service, courage, and sacrifice. Your strength and dedication remind us of the power of compassion and community—values we strive to uphold every day at Contact.

We’re grateful for you. 💜

11/04/2025

On October 19, our team joined the Onondaga Community College Men’s Lacrosse team at the SRC Arena for a memorial walk honoring their teammate, Ty Freyer, whose life was tragically lost to su***de. 💙🥍

Together, we walked to honor Ty’s memory, to support one another, and to remind our community that no one should ever struggle alone.

Contact is here 24/7 to listen, support, and connect people to help through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and 211 for essential community resources.

A heartfelt thank you to Coach Erik Mattox, the entire Onondaga Community College Athletics Lacross team, and everyone who came together to raise awareness and support mental health in our community.

☎️ If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 today.
📣 Please share this post to help spread hope and awareness.

#988

11/03/2025

We’re so grateful to NewsChannel 9 for featuring Contact Community Services and our 211 Call Center! 💜

You can watch the interview here: https://www.localsyr.com/video/211-snap/11221993/

Calls for help are rising as the government shutdown continues and we want everyone to know you can call 211 anytime, 24/7, for free, confidential support with food, housing, utilities, and more.

Let’s make sure everyone in our community knows where to turn for help.
📞 Dial 211
💻 Visit 211cny.org

211, a free service, connects callers to critical health and human services in their community. Find the resources you need! Our navigator will provide resources that could help you or your client. If you’re unable to find a service, please dial 2-1-1 for assistance.

10/31/2025

👻 Have a safe and spooky Halloween, CNY!

Whether you’re trick-or-treating, passing out candy, or staying in with a scary movie, remember to check in on your friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Sometimes, a quick “how are you?” can mean more than you think. 💜

🧡 If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available:
📞 Call or text 988 for mental health support
📱 Dial 211 to get connected to food, housing, and community resources

10/30/2025

🚨 Need Help Right Now? Call 211.

Because of the government shutdown, many people in Central New York are struggling to get food or other basic needs met. 211 can help.

💜 211 is a free and confidential service available 24/7.

We’ll help you find programs and resources you qualify for including:
🍎 Food and meals
🏠 Housing and rent help
💡 Utility and bill assistance
💬 Mental health and family support

📞 Call 2-1-1
💻 Visit 211cny.org

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Share this post to help your neighbors get connected to the support they need.

10/27/2025