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The Cortland Prevention and LGBTQ teams are dedicated to providing information, education, and support to the individuals and families that we serve.

  • Melissa Simmons
    Melissa Simmons

    Program Director

  • Jennifer Sylstra
    Jennifer Sylstra

    Program Coordinator

  • Bailey Marks
    Bailey Marks

    Prevention Specialist

  • Mike Doughty
    Mike Doughty

    Program Coordinator (LGBTQ Center)

  • Regina Cuddeback
    Regina Cuddeback

    Sexual Health Educator (LGBTQ Center)

  • Gillian Presto
    Gillian Presto

    Prevention Specialist

Who We Are

Programs

Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for children and families in our community.
Take a look.

Online Parenting Wisely Program

This evidence-based program that helps families improve communication and decrease conflict is now offered online. Parents can complete this FREE program at home on their time through a series of videos and practice scenarios with the support of our trained staff.

To register, click here.

Residents of Broome and Cortland County contact Bailey Marks for more information at:

Telephone: 607-756-8970 ext. 254 or E-mail: bmarks@familycs.org

The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project

The Child Mind Institute in partnership with the state of California offers a series of free, video and print resources that can be used by teachers and caregivers to help teach children mental health and coping skills.

Click here to access the videos.