Parent/Caregiver Resource Library
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Bullying Resources
Bullying Prevention 101 - from Pacer.org
Grief and Trauma Resources
Resources for anyone who may be in need of additional support by a community provider:
Henrico County Mental Health offers support through telehealth and those needing immediate assistance can contact 804-727-8484 (emergency number), and the same-day access/intake number (804-727-8515)
Full Circle Grief Center: www.fullcirclegc.org
Consider additional private providers available locally and within your network
Additional articles that may be helpful are listed below:
Mental Health Resources
Back to School Resources - from NAMI
School-based mental health providers, which include school counselors, school psychologists and school social workers, are available to support students at all HCPS schools and programs. You can find full mental health staff lists for elementary schools, middle schools and high schools on our website.
Care Solace provides students, staff and families with confidential, multilingual care coordinators available 24/7/365 who can navigate the mental health system on their behalf — available at no cost. Care coordinators research mental health care/substance use treatment providers matching any needs and preferences, quickly secure appointments, and follow-up to make sure it was a good fit!
Resources from Care Solace - supporting your child in the following areas: stress, self-esteem, separation/divorce, death/grief, mental health, and healthy friendships, and other resources
Hazel Health offers all high school (grades 9-12) students weekly, confidential, virtual therapy sessions (teletherapy) with licensed therapists at home— available at no cost — for support with depression, anxiety, loneliness, personal relationships, anger, academic stress, grief and loss, motivation and more.
Cameron’s Collection includes two free collections of e-books on a variety of developmentally appropriate topics related to student mental health and wellness. Collections are available to all students (by level) as well as parents/guardians and can be utilized as an instructional resource by school counselors, teachers, and other staff, as appropriate. All access is anonymous and reading selections are completely private.
Do you need help from police, firefighters, or EMT workers? Call 911 now.
Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health crisis? Call 988 now.
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Other Resources
Henrico Christmas Mother: https://henricochristmasmother.org/applyforhelp.html- for support during the holiday season
HCPS Family & Community Engagement: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/family-and-community-engagement
Bridge Builders Academy - virtual workshops for parents(HCPS)
Food Resources
As the federal shutdown continues, families of SNAP benefit recipients and federal workers face the prospect of empty pantries. A state emergency initiative will help provide temporary benefits to SNAP recipients beginning the first week of November. Henrico County and HCPS are working with the Feed More food bank and other community organizations to meet demand and help bridge gaps and delays.
Get assistance or help out: Find a local food pantry, or volunteer or donate to Feed More.
Second Step Information
Our weekly Second Step lessons (on Tuesdays) through Advisory classes provide students with regular opportunities to support social-emotional learning. Here is some information to help parents/caregivers understand the lessons being taught through Second Step:
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