The Student Assistance Program is a NYS certified support counseling and prevention education program. The Student Assistance Counselor provides support through one-to-one discussions, awareness education, assistance with coping skills, and referral services if needed. Topics include stress and emotional difficulty, relationships, family situations, risk behaviors, substance awareness and use. This program is confidential and voluntary. The Student Assistance Program is part of Pivot, a community agency of Jefferson County.

The Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) is an Army supported position intended to provide outreach services to local military students in order to ease their transitions to new schools and address issues related to deployment. The MFLC counselor may assist military parents and children with communication, self-esteem, conflict resolution, behavioral management techniques, bullying, deployment and reintegration issues, to name a few.

A Social Worker is licensed under the state and is responsible for supporting students and advocating for their emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. The Social Worker works with students to listen to their needs, provide counsel and support, and connect students with helpful resources needed to cope with their issues. The Social Worker will also conduct home visits to provide additional support.

The Carthage High School-School Based Health Clinic has two licensed counselors on site to provide mental health services for students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. All insurances are accepted and there are no co-pays for services provided. For additional information, please contact the SBHC at 315-493-5070.

Please contact the school counseling office for additional information.