Embedded Files
HCPS is committed to the mental health of our students and families. Visit the link to the county's website for the up to date resources for mental health and wellbeing. Care Solace and Hazel (above) are available to HCPS students and families and represent the major additions to our supports. Henrico County Mental Health is still the local provider that schools coordinate with. We also recommend your local pediatrician.
Below are additional links that maybe helpful to our students and families:
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:
The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
Mental Health Resources
HCPS Student Support and Wellness Resource List
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.
Rooted in Recovery Therapeutic Service (Accepting New Clients)
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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.
Other Resources
Henrico Christmas Mother: https://henricochristmasmother.org/ - 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)
Second Step Information
Our weekly Second Step lessons (on Wednesdays) 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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