FCCS Moves to Telephone and Telehealth Services to Ensure Access to Behavioral Health Services
19 Mar 2020

FCCS Moves to Telephone and Telehealth Services to Ensure Access to Behavioral Health Services

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To protect the health of our staff, clients and the community, and to operate in accordance with county, state and federal recommendations, our agency is transitioning to telephone and telehealth services to ensure that clients have access to essential behavioral … Continued

New Substance Abuse Treatment Program Launched in Broome County
1 Oct 2018

New Substance Abuse Treatment Program Launched in Broome County

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Through their strategic partnership, Family Counseling Services (FCS) and Family & Children’s Society (F&CS) are now offering outpatient substance abuse treatment in Broome County for those struggling with addiction. The new clinic is co-located in the outpatient mental health clinic … Continued

Raising Awareness to Prevent Suicide
20 Sep 2018

Raising Awareness to Prevent Suicide

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Why are there so many conversations and events that focus on suicide in September? September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and is a time for individuals and agencies to share resources and stories to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. … Continued

FCS Receives $1.25 Million to Address Opioid Crisis
10 Sep 2018

FCS Receives $1.25 Million to Address Opioid Crisis

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Family Counseling Services (FCS), has been awarded $1.25 million in federal funding to expand critical initiatives to combat the opioid crisis. With these funds, FCS will provide outreach and mobile services to individuals living in Cortland and Herkimer counties who … Continued

FFT Presentation Focuses on Suicide Prevention Awareness
29 Aug 2018

FFT Presentation Focuses on Suicide Prevention Awareness

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The September Food for Thought presentation will focus on suicide prevention awareness to help community members learn to recognize warning signs and help a person at risk. Suicide remains a significant issue in our community and throughout Central New York. … Continued