Mental Health 101

Mental Health Matters

If you or someone you know is in imminent danger please dial 911. You can also dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or text 988 for help.
 

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

At Dryden, it is our mission to cultivate positive mental health, awareness and resilience in our students, families, staff, and community through innovative education as well as collaboration.

If your child needs support, please contact one of our School Social Workers or SEL Interventionist below. They are more than happy to help and point you in the right direction! 

   Mary Hicks    
               
 Mary Hicks
School Social Worker
Dryden High School
607-844-8694 ext. 5225

   
 
   
  Nina Panzer     
 
Nina Panzer
School Social Worker
Dryden Middle School
607-844-8694 ext. 4295

   
  Ellen Stelick     
 
Ellen Stelick
School Social Worker
Dryden Middle School
607-844-8694, ext. 4204 

   
  Allison Peyus     
 
Allison Peyus
School Social Worker
Dryden Elementary School
607-844-8694 ext. 1483

 
   
  Katie Twigg     
 
Katie Twigg
School Social Worker
Dryden Elementary, Freeville, & Cassavant Schools
607-844-8694 ext. 1418

 
   
   Elizabeth Howe    
 
Elizabeth Howe
School Social Worker
Cassavant/Freeville
607-844-8694 ext. 1424

 
   
   Chris Nightingale    
   
Chris Nightingale
SEL Interventionist
Dryden Elementary School
607-844-8694, ext. 1495