Mental Health

Stafford County Public Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and wellness of all students and staff. As shared in our strategic framework, we prioritize the wellbeing of our stakeholders by providing a variety of resources and programs. Each school has a school counseling department along with an assigned school psychologist and social worker to provide assistance for our students. 

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Parent Guidance

ParentGuidance.org offers free, confidential online courses and resources to support parents and caregivers as they navigate their child’s mental health and emotional well-being. Created by licensed therapists, the site provides practical tools and expert advice on topics such as anxiety, depression, social media, and building stronger family relationships. Available 24/7, this resource empowers families with support when and where they need it most.

 

 

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Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) offers comprehensive mental health support to Stafford County residents, including outpatient therapy, case management, peer-led services, emergency/crisis support, and community-based programs tailored to all ages. Their Stafford clinic also provides same-day access assessments and connection to follow-up care-no appointment needed. 

 

 

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The JED Foundation

The Jed Foundation's Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

 

 

 

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988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.