Contact Community Services, Inc.

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.

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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

10/23/2025

Today is the day! 🌟

We're here with over 300 community members including students and professionals to have important conversations around Youth Mental Health. Today is all about listening, learning and supporting our youth's mental health.

Thank you to all the sponsors, community partners, and our Contact team members to making this event possible.

10/22/2025

The countdown is on! ⏰ The CNY Youth Mental Health Summit is happening tomorrow, and we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our sponsor Berkshire Bank for making it possible! 🙌💙

Let’s come together to talk, learn, and take action for youth mental health.

10/20/2025

Thank you to Robineau Media for sponsoring this year’s CNY Youth Mental Health Summit! Your support helps bring youth and professionals together to spark conversations, share solutions, and create lasting change in our community. 💙

10/19/2025

Last weekend we were honored to join the AFSP Out of Darkness Walk at Long Branch Park standing together with hundreds of community members, families, and advocates to support su***de prevention and mental health awareness. 💙💚

We connected with so many incredible people, shared vital resources like 988 and 211, and were especially inspired by the youth who showed up in full force to help break the stigma. Our next generation is truly leading the way toward hope and healing.

If you or someone you know needs support, you are never alone:
📞 Call/Text/Chat 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 211 – Information & Referrals

A heartfelt thank you to American Foundation for Su***de Prevention – Greater Central NY Chapter, the volunteers, and every organization who made this powerful event possible. Together, we’re creating a community rooted in compassion, connection, and hope. 💛

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10/17/2025

We were so grateful to have joined DeWitt Community Church for an inspiring evening of connection and conversation around mental health and su***de prevention the other week.💚

A heartfelt thank you to Rev. Alan R. Rudnick, the church team, and all the amazing volunteers who helped serve dinner and make this event possible. Together, we’re breaking down stigma, opening dialogue, and building a stronger, more compassionate community.

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out:
📞 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 211 – Information & Referrals
📞 Contact Hotline: 315-251-0600
📞 Crisis Connect: 315-251-0800

We also offer TeleCare, a free daily check-in service to help you or a loved one feel connected and supported. Learn more at contactsyracuse.org

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10/14/2025

Thank you to St. Joseph's Health - Syracuse, NY for your generous support of this year’s CNY Youth Mental Health Summit.

Your support helps bring youth and professionals together to share ideas, inspire change, and strengthen mental wellness across Central New York. 💙