So You're 18

A free, online resource prepared by the Virginia State Bar and the Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations for young adults to help understanding with rights and responsibilties as a legal adult:

Eighteen, the Magic Number

Ryan Bartel Foundation Teen Hangout

The FORT Hangout offers a safe and supportive space for teens aged 13-18 to connect with other teens in person, reducing feelings of isolation and helping them realize they are not alone.

Teens lead the way chatting about things on their minds, whether school, identity, life stressors, or anything else important to them, and are moderated by a mental health professional who can offer additional emotional support.

This program is for teens who want support and are willing to support each other and engage with the group.

The FORT Hangout is open to any teen aged 13-18 and provides optional meeting times, locations and groups. Registration is required.

Click here for details and registration

(If your family is navigating financial hardship please outreach to Email Brianne Foster or Email Cynthia Fillman and we can make arrangements for assistance for you with the registration fees.)

ParentGuidance.org for Mental Health Support

LCPS has partnered with ParentGuidance.org to provide parents with access to online courses and seminars that will help them support their child’s mental health. Parents/guardians can access ParentGuidance.org’s videos anytime to help find solutions to mental health, emotional or developmental challenges. ParentGuidance.org parent coaches are also available to work with parents/guardians individually for up to 30 minutes per week via Zoom. These resources are free, and parents/guardians remain completely anonymous when using them.

Access these resources by visiting www.ParentGuidance.org or ParentGuidance.org’s Parent Coaching page to sign up for parent coaching. LCPS is providing these resources and services to promote the well-being of our students and their families and to foster a collaborative and supportive environment with no barriers to access.

CareSolace Mental Health Care Coordination

LCPS has partnered with CareSolace.com to provide students, staff and families with free support in finding help needed to address depression, anxiety, stress and more.

Visit their LCPS site for more details

If you have questions about this resource or need further assistance, please let us know:

For students in grades 6-11: Ms. Brianne Foster, Virtual Distance Learning School Counselor
For students in grade 12: Ms. Cynthia.Fillman, Director of School Counseling

Common Sense Media: Parents' Ultimate technology guides

Guidance for questions about the online platforms students are wanting to access through their mobile devices including:

Is Snapchat safe?

What is Discord all about?

What privacy settings are available on TikTok?

Common Sense Media Parents' Ultimate Guides

Virtual Distance Learning

School Counseling

Virtual Distance Learning School Counseling Team

Ms. Cynthia Fillman, Director of School Counseling

Grade 12

Ms. Brianne Foster, Secondary School Counselor

Grades 6-11

Ms. Tina Wall, Distance Learning Registrar & Attendance

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