Mental Health Resources
Every ACPS school has a dedicated Student Support Team composed of school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, and school social workers. Student Support Teams work every day on behalf of students and families to remove barriers and ensure that students are fully available to learn and succeed in school.
To learn more about SST and their services, please visit the links below:
- School Counseling
- School Health Services
- School Psychology
- School Social Work
- City of Alexandria Department Of Community And Human Services:
- Alexandria 24-Hour Emergency Mental Health Services:
- Call (703) 746-3401 and ask to speak to an Emergency Services Clinician
- City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services:
- Alexandria Safe Place
- DSSE Mental Health Resources Community List
- Crisis Text Line: Text Home To 741741
- Crisis Link Hotline
- 703.527.4077 or text “CONNECT” to 85511;
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741.
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Lifeline Chat And Text
- VDOE Suicide Prevention Resources
- Preventing Youth Suicide Tips For Parents
- Youth Mental Health Aid For upcoming training dates, contact Dr.Temi.aregbesola@alexandriava.gov.
- Hazel Health
- Hunger Free Alexandria
- Alexandria Rental Resources
- Race Based Trauma Resources
- Coping With Fear And Uncertainty
- Anxiety: Helpful Handout For School And Home
- Grief And Loss Support Resources For Parents Or Guardians
- Grief And Loss Support Resources-School Staff
- LGBTQ+ Resources
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
- Multicultural Mental Health Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Health- Northern Virginia
- National Alliance of School Psychologists
- National Association of Social Workers
- Supporting Children’s Mental Wellness Tips For Parents
- Supporting Vulnerable Students In Stressful Times: Tips For Parents
- Supporting Youth Affected By The Violence In Gaza And Israel: Tips For Families & Educators