Welcome!

I'm so happy that you stopped by and I hope that you are able to find the information or support you are looking for. The aim of this website is to help you to get to know your school counselor a little better, give you a look at some of the exciting things happening in the school counseling program at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, and to provide you with resources and information to use at home and in your child's day to day life. I hope that you enjoy your experience and please feel free to reach out to me at any time! ccoffey@bedford.k12.va.us

What does a School Counselor do?

Here are some things your counselor might do...

• Group Counseling

• Individual Counseling

• Peer Mediation

• Behavior Motivation Planning

• Data Collection

• Lunch Bunch Groups

• Classroom Lessons

• Parent Collaboration

• Outside Referrals

• and so much more!

Need to chat?

YOU can ask to speak to the Counselor OR your parents and teachers can ask for you. When not at school, I can be reached most easily by email at ccoffey@bedford.k12.va.us or by calling TJES (540) 534-6159 during regular school hours. You can also click here and fill out the form to let me know that you want to chat. This form will come directly to me and is confidential!

In the event you need immediate assistance:

If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1

National Suicide Prevention Helpline - Call 800-273-TALK (8255)