Resources

The following resource list represents community resources identified by Henley counselors and PaTSO volunteers. If you have other resources to add, please contact PaTSO (henleypatso@gmail.com).

Henley School Counselors:

The Henley school counselors serve students and families at our middle school, supporting not only academics but also broader personal and social needs. As your family needs and resources shift during this unusual time, please feel free to reach out to this amazing team. Before school begins, their best contact is via email: hmsresponseteam@k12albemarle.org 

You can request help with school supplies and clothing/shoes by contacting Jen Wilkes, Henley Counseling Administrator:  jwilkes@k12albemarle.org 

Need Help Finding Resources?

Two people who can help you:

• • Lauren Otto, Family Support Worker, Dept of Social Services & Albemarle County Public Schools:  lotto@k12albemarle.org

  • Rachel Stanley, Case Management, Region Ten Community Services Board:  rachel.stanley@regionten.org 

If you prefer to identify resources yourself, check out these top options:

• • Support Cville:  local resources for getting funding, food & medical supplies, Internet & educational support, and legal & health services.

  • Charlottesville Area Community Foundation:  “Street Sheet” is an updated comprehensive list of local resources.

  • Multilingual emergency resource list (30+ languages) created by UVA.

Need Food Assistance?

Cultivate Charlottesville:  List of food resources and pick-up events from over 35 organizations in Albemarle County, updated weekly, both English & Spanish.

School Meal Services:  For fall 2020, families must REGISTER to receive school meals dropped off by bus, including breakfast and/or lunch.  To register, fill out this form by Aug 27 or email Child Nutrition Services (FSRV@k12albemarle.org) or call 434-295-0566.

Two local churches offer food pickups:

• • Crozet United Methodist Church is offering curbside food pickup with no financial information required.
    1156 Crozet Ave in Crozet
    (434) 823-4420 

• • Crozet Baptist Church is offering pre-boxed food upon request.

Contact: cbcmissions1903@gmail.com or (434) 823-5171
        5804 St. George Ave in Crozet

A local non-profit L.e.g.a.c.i. eats is delivering delicious free meals prepared by local chefs. Delivery to Crozet is typically on Wednesdays, and Albemarle county on Fridays. Send request by email or via Messenger including your name, address, phone number, number of people in household & any dietary restrictions or needs. If you include children's ages, they may also include donation of craft supplies. 

Need Mental Health Support?

Region Ten Child & Family Clinic is accepting new referrals for outpatient counseling, crisis counseling, and case management services. 

• • Offering new virtual groups for children and teens to help with anxiety and build coping & resilience skills, with virtual intake appointments. See the schedule.

Contact: (434) 972-1800 and ask for Child & Family Services, or text 434-953-0409.

• • In crisis or emergency, contact: (434) 972-1800 or 911 and ask for Crisis Intervention Team.

ReadyKids:  Local group providing free short-term individual and family counseling.  Watch a parent video.

• • Emergency Hotline available 24/7 for local teens: (434) 972-7233

  • To request appointment, call hotline or use the online form.

Help Happens Here:  Offers information & referral service including fee-based, affordable and free local mental health & substance abuse options for children, teens and adults. 

• • Contact: (434) 227-0641

Therapists: Check out the Psychology Today database for local therapists, psychologists, and counselors in the Charlottesville area.

Need Academic Support or Mentoring?

Would your Henley student benefit from having academic support and/or weekly check-ins to improve motivation, self-confidence and socialization? Free virtual sessions are available thanks to Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA), which piloted their FISH (Friends in School Helping) program at Henley this summer. Watch a video for parents to learn more. Senior mentors are limited in number, so fill out this form to make your request. Henley administrator Becky Fisher is coordinating the program with JABA, which will link mentors with your child and his/her Henley teachers.