• Attendance Matters

• Developing Effective Study Skills

If you have an emergency that requires immediate attention, please call 911. If you need to talk or are concerned about someone else, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988
or call 1.800.799.4889 for Lifeline TTY services.

You may also Text HOPE4SC to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.

Individuals in a mental health crisis that does not require medical assistance may also call Mobile Crisis at 1.833.364.2274.

• Lexington County Community Mental Health (LCCMH)

• LifeChanges

• Moonbug Pediatric Therapy

• Dickerson Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC)

• Pathways to Healing

• Premier Counseling

• Apps for Parents

• Lexington One Students and Families Landing Page

• Lexington One Military Families Landing Page

• SC Department of Education Military Family Information

• Parent Tips for Developing Effective Study Skills

• Establish Routines: Help your child create a schedule that includes coming home, having a snack, doing homework, and preparing their backpack for the next day.

• Encourage Independence: Gradually place more responsibilities on your child to build their confidence and self-reliance for the more structured middle school environment.

• Open Communication: Talk regularly with your child about their day, what they are learning, and any challenges they are facing.

• Conflict Management: Help your child learn how to manage conflicts with peers and teachers and know who to turn to for support.

• Proactive Engagement: Connect with teachers and staff, including the school counselor, before and during the school year to share information about your child and learn about the school.

• Manage Activities: Consider streamlining after-school activities to reduce anxiety and ensure your child has unstructured downtime, which is important when adjusting to the higher demands of middle school.

• Mission Lexington Food Bank

  • Phone: 803-957-6656

• Food Share

• Harvest Hope Food Bank

  • Phone: 803-254-4432

• Emergency Financial Assistance

• SNAP & Medicaid

• Rent & Utilities

• Home Energy Assistance

• SC Department of Employment and Workforce for Unemployment Benefits

• United Way Community Economic Relief Fund (Bills, Rent, Food)

  • Phone: 1-866-211-9966

• Medicaid Transportation Assistance (Medical Appointments)

  • Phone: 1-866-387-8687