Cayuga Counseling Services

09/14/2026

Its again🧠!

If you’ve ever thought, “I saw it on TikTok, so it must be true…” then this one is for you! 👀

There is SO much mental health information on social media, but not all of it is accurate. In fact, a study found that over 80% of 500 TikTok videos about mental health contained misleading information.

At Cayuga Counseling, we listen and we support, without judgment! 💚 If something you see online raises questions about your mental health, talking with a therapist can help.

Interested in talking with someone? Our Open Access hours and information are available here!

Want to learn more? Check out the APA and Journal of Medical Internet Research articles linked below: https://www.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/misinformation-mental-health
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12192922/

09/11/2026

📣WE'RE HIRING!

Cayuga Counseling Services has several exciting opportunities available!
Ready to make a difference in your community? Check out our current openings and apply today through Indeed!

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Share this post! 📲

09/09/2026

Tune in Wednesday, September 16 for a NEW EPISODE OF Cayuga Connections (S1E8) at 6:00pm on Auburn Regional Media Access stations! Catch us on YouTube Thursdays at 11am. (https://www.youtube.com/)

📺 Spectrum 12 & 98 | FiOS 21
🎤 Booker T. Washington Community Center, Denise Farrington
🎤 Cayuga Counseling Services, Sarah VanDoren
🎸Theme Song written and performed by Perform 4 Purpose

📺 Watch weekly on (ARMA) Auburn Regional Media Access stations
• Spectrum 12 & 98
• Verizon FiOS 31
🕐 Airtimes:
• Sunday – 1:00 PM
• Wednesday – 6:00 PM
• Friday – 6:00 PM
• Saturday – 8:00 AM

▶️ Episodes are also available on the United Way of Cayuga County YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/ ) and linked on United Way of Cayuga County and armatv.org.
Stay connected with the stories and impact happening in our community! 💙
❤️

Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce
Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce

09/09/2026

It’s Wellness Wednesday again! 💚

A big shout-out to all of our CCS families who headed back to school yesterday✏️! We’re wishing our entire community an amazing, successful, and healthy school year ahead!

Now that we’ve checked off our school supply lists, it’s just as important to make sure, we’re filling our mental health backpacks too🎒🧠.

For our kids, remember to rest, practice self-compassion, and use the coping skills that help you feel your best.

For our parents, remember that you deserve rest without guilt, time to recharge, and a strong support system. Taking care of yourself matters, too.

For our teachers, we couldn’t do this without you. Remember to take mindful breaks, give yourself grace, and find joy in the impact you make every day. 🍎💚

Whatever this school year brings, remember: everyone needs support. Pack what helps you feel grounded, supported, and ready for the year ahead. 💜

Wishing everyone a wonderful school year! 📚✨

09/02/2026

Just a reminder to come Hangout at the The HideOut tonight where we will eat pizza, play games and have fun...all for free! Even if you don't like video games there are lots of other activities to do.

And parents: Children over 8 can be dropped off and picked up at the end so you can go have some free time while your kids get to socialize and scream 67 over and over but you don't have to hear it! Win-Win

We’re making some changes to Kids Club.

Our Tuesday Kids Club has been a chance for kids to get out of the house, do something different and spend some time with other kids. We want to build on that, so starting in September, we’re renaming the group to Hideout Hangout and it will be on Wednesdays from 5 pm - 7 pm at The Hideout which, admittedly, has a much cooler vibe than our office :)

The goal is pretty simple. We want to create a group where any young person can come spend time with other kids in a relaxed environment. You don’t have to sign up for anything, you don’t have to be a gamer, and you don’t have to know anyone before you come.

There will be video games, but this isn't just about video games, there will be other activities available as well. We want kids to have a place to hang out, eat dinner, play games, talk, meet other kids and hopefully make some new friends.

Hideout Hangout Wednesdays is open to all ages but children under 8 just need to have an adult stay with them.

If you have any questions message us here.

08/26/2026

We’re making some changes to Kids Club.

Our Tuesday Kids Club has been a chance for kids to get out of the house, do something different and spend some time with other kids. We want to build on that, so starting in September, we’re renaming the group to Hideout Hangout and it will be on Wednesdays from 5 pm - 7 pm at The Hideout which, admittedly, has a much cooler vibe than our office :)

The goal is pretty simple. We want to create a group where any young person can come spend time with other kids in a relaxed environment. You don’t have to sign up for anything, you don’t have to be a gamer, and you don’t have to know anyone before you come.

There will be video games, but this isn't just about video games, there will be other activities available as well. We want kids to have a place to hang out, eat dinner, play games, talk, meet other kids and hopefully make some new friends.

Hideout Hangout Wednesdays is open to all ages but children under 8 just need to have an adult stay with them.

If you have any questions message us here.

08/25/2026

Tomorrow is 🐶🐾❤️ and we would like to introduce you to our newest additions to the Cayuga Counseling Services family, our therapy dogs in training Deebo & Blue!

We are so excited to share this update with our community and even more excited to introduce our new fur family! More updates will be shared as we get closer to launching this new service!

If you are looking for a fur baby of your own, we wanted to remind you about a very special bark-to-school adoption event happening in our community hosted by our very own Greater Cayuga SPCA.

Do you have a supportive furry friend? Post a picture of your fur baby/fur family in the comments 📸📲!

08/25/2026

We're hiring! 🎉 Come join our team! 💚
We're looking for an Intensive Family Care Manager to join Cayuga Counseling Services and make a difference for families in our community.
📩Interested? Send your application or resume to [email protected]

08/20/2026

Good morning 🌞
We are currently experiencing a temporary phone and internet outage. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get everything up and running!

08/19/2026

It is again🔅!

As our summer break and season is nearing the end, we wanted to share a few Summertime Mental Health tips to keep you both healthy and happy 🌊🏖!

What tips do you have for maintaining your mental health in the heat? Let us know in the comments below.