Counselors available at Gillette Road Middle School

March 18, 2025 

The North Syracuse Central School District has learned of the death of a 6th grade student from Gillette Road Middle School.  The district's Crisis Response Team is in place at the school to provide immediate counseling and support to students and staff. Our counselors are available to offer assistance, resources and strategies to help students cope. Counselors will be at Gillette Road Middle School from 4:00-6:00 PM today. They will remain available in the coming days to offer guidance, comfort and resources. Additionally, care stations will be set up in the school's library tomorrow for students. If you feel your child needs additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Jones, Gillette Road Middle School Principal at 315-218-3000. 

Grief Support:

Hope For Bereaved is a local organization that works with grieving teens, children and adults. They offer grief support groups and free 1-on-1 counseling. Please contact (315) 475-HOPE or visit their website at https://hopeforbereaved.com/about/hope/

How to Help Yourself:  https://hopeforbereaved.com/resources/help/

• Grief Support and Resources for Kids Under 12

• Grief Support for Teens

• Resources and Support for Parents and Caregivers

•  "Your Friend is Grieving"

• How to Help Others:   https://hopeforbereaved.com/resources/help-others/

 Crisis Lifeline: Dial or Text 988

• Free, confidential telephone counseling

Liberty Resources Peer Support Line: Call 855-778-1900 (press option #1)