Additional Information

Mental Health Resources and 24/7 Emergency Numbers

If you or someone you care about is in crisis or in case of a life threatening emergency, please call 911.

Additional Emergency Mental Health resources below:

· Crisis Regional Hotline - 703-527-4077

· Crisis Text - Text NEEDHELP to 85511

· Chat online with a specialist at ImAlive.org

· Call an emergency mental health center at 703-573-5679 (Merrifield Center), 703-536-2000 (Dominion Hospital), 703-289-7560 (Inova Emergency Services) or 1-844-627-4747 (Mobile Crisis Unit)

· Call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE

FCPS Mental Health Emergency Resources - https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-psychology-services/mental-health-resources-and

During these uncertain times, students and families may be feeling anxious. Below are links to resources, including those found on the FCPS website that may be helpful in guiding families during this time.

· Centers for Disease Control - Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019

· National Association of School Psychologists - Talking to Children About COVID-19

· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Additional Information and Resources

Food Resources - https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources

Fairfax County Resources (Assistance from Distance) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/sites/covid19/files/assets/documents/dfs-assistance-from-distance.pdf

Access to Technology - https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/access-technology

Mental Health and Resiliency ://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/mental-health-and-resiliency