Parents

It is our belief that by working together as a team with parents we can best address students' needs. We are here to support parents with their questions and concerns about their children, and have some helpful resources to share as well. Don't forget to visit the Parenting Library, located on the second floor of Centre Ridge.

Click on a link below to review information related to each topic:


Cyber Bullying
Career Exploration With Children
Counseling in Fairfax County Public Schools

Divorce/Separation

Family Services
Grief
Health, Mental Health, and Wellness
Parenting Classes
Parenting
Parent/Teacher Conferences
School/Academic
Sleep
Tutoring
Gang Prevention Information




Cyber Bullying - Internet Safety

Wired Safety

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Career Exploration With Children

Career Pro

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Counseling in Fairfax County Public Schools

FCPS Elementary Guidance and Counseling

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Family Services

Coordinated Services Planning
(703) 222-0880 (English)
(703) 631-3366 (Spanish)
Coordinated Services Planning assesses individual and family situations, develops a plan, and coordinates the connection to available programs and services to assist residents in addressing their immediate and long-term needs.

Fairfax County Department of Family Services Homepage
Information and resources for children, adults, and families

Fairfax County Human Services Homepage
*Spanish Information and Referral line: (703) 631-3366

Center for Multicultural Human Services
Offers a broad range of mental health, social, educational, health and language services geared to the unique values and characteristics of individuals and families from diverse cultures

Advocacy, Counseling and Support Groups
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (Fairfax) (703) 246-4500
Women's Center (703) 281-2657
Ethos Foundation (703) 535-6800
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(303) 839-1852

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Grief

The Dougy Center

American Hospice Foundation

Grief Program of Fairfax County
Contact Annemarie Bezold, LCSW (703) 866-2119

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Health, Mental Health, and Wellness

* For more information, please contact your school counselor

Fairfax County Health Department
Fairfax City: (703) 246-7100; Herndon: (703) 481-4242

Free, Low-Cost Health Care for Children in Fairfax County


Fairfax County: Mental Health Services
Mental Health Sites
Fairfax-Falls Church Emergencies: (703) 573-5679
Northwest Center Mental Health Center: (703) 481-4100
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of No. Va. (703) 525-0686
National Institute of Mental Health (Info): (301) 443-4513
National Mental Health Association (703) 684-7722
Domestic Violence: 24-hour Hotlines, Services
Fairfax County Victim Assistance Network (703) 360-7273
Arlington Violence Intervention (9AM-5PM) (703) 228-1550
Crisis Line (5PM-9AM) (703) 228-4848
Virginia Against Domestic Violence (800) 838-8238

Shelters
Fairfax County Women's Shelter (703) 435-4940
Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (703) 237-0881

Fairfax County Alcohol and Drug Services

When somebody close to you drinks too much:
Al-Anon Family Group: (703) 764-0476
Alateen: (703) 764-0476
Spanish Intergroup: (703) 360-5447
Spanish speakers: (703) 385-1407 or (703) 273-1276

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Counseling Home Parents Students Counseling
Classroom Guidance Peer Mediation Contact Information


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Updated: September 5, 2006