Vertus College and Career Center
Please reach out to the Vertus Counselors with any questions or concerns.
Student Credit Goals
Credit/Regents Goals for Regents Diploma (by June of that School Year):
1st Year Students= 5.5 credits and at least 1 Regents Exam
2nd Year Students= 11 credits and at least 2 Regents Exams
3rd Year Students= 16.5 credits and at least 3 Regents Exams
Credit/Regents Goals for Advanced Regents Diploma (by June of that School Year):
1st Year Students= 5.5 credits and at least 1 Regents Exam
2nd Year Students= 11 credits (Spanish 1 and Algebra 1 completed) and at least 3 Regents Exams
3rd Year Students= 16.5 credits (Spanish 2 and Geometry completed) and at least 5 Regents Exams
Click for Ways to Earn Credit
Information & Documents
Up to date resources, PowerPoints and documents relevant to students and families.
Vertus Driver's Program Permission Slip
College, Career & Financial Aid Resources
How to Begin the College Search & Application Process
Pandemic Specific Resources
Federal, State, County and Local Resources
- City of Rochester COVID-19 Support for Children and Families
- Monroe County Health Department COVID-19
- NYS Department of Health Information on Novel Coronavirus
- NYSED: Resources for Mental Health and Talking to Young People About COVID-19
- Spanish Language Flyer on Social Distancing
- CDC Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources and Information
Dealing with Grief and Loss:
- Child Mind Institute Helping Children Cope with Grief
- School Crisis Center After a Loved One Dies & Responding to Death
Race and Equity Resources:
- Books on racism: Anti-racism titles for adults, kids amid protests
- Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids
- The Leading Equity Podcast
- You Need Everyone (with Mike Schmidt)
Provides several different Podcasts. Easy to navigate, just push the play arrow!
Mental Health Agencies & Resources for Students and Families
Mental Health Association of Rochester
Wellness/Groups/Support
Address: 320 Goodman Street
Phone: (585) 328-3145
Villa of Hope- Case Management Services
Preventive Services
Address: 1099 Jay Street, Rochester, NY 146006
Phone: (585) 328-0470
http://www.villaofhope.org/Programs-Services/Community/Childrens-Care-Management
Genesee Behavioral Health Center
Counseling
Address: 224 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 922- 7770
Parent/Guardian must attend intake appointment and must bring photo I.D and Insurance Card.
Walk-In Intakes on: M, W, F 8:30-am-10:30am in person, or call during that time for a zoom meeting.
https://www.rochesterregional.org/locations/rochester/genesee-mental-health-center
Liberty Resources
Counseling and Outpatient behavioral health counseling.
Address: 175 Humboldt Street, Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 410-3370
Walk-In Intakes on: Not available during Covid, please go online to fill out an application to schedule an intake session.
Parent must attend the first meeting if the student is under the age of 18.
http://www.liberty-resources.org/integratedhealthcare/behavioral-health-clinic/
Monroe Mobile Crisis Team
Address 300 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, NY 14642
Phone (585) 529-3721 or (585) 275-5151
Center for Youth
Preventive Services and Housing
Address: 905 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 473-2464
Monday-Friday 8am-9pm
Strong Behavioral Health
Mental Health and Hygiene Arrests
Address: 315 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 279- 7800
HillSide Care Management Services
Preventive & Case Management
Address: 1 Mustard Street, Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (888) 514-4455 or (585) 752- 9962
https://www.hillside.com/healthhomes/what-is-care-management/
National Hotline Numbers
National Parent Helpline (855) 427-2736
Disaster Distress Helpline – SAMHSA (800) 985-5990
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
Child Abuse Telephone Hotline (800) 342-3720