MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
RESOURCES FOR PHYSICIANS
Downloadable Permission to Return To School/Childcare Form
Updated as of September 1, 2022
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Get the Latest Guidance HERE on K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs from the Virginia Department of Health
MONKEYPOX UPDATE:
FAQs about Monkeypox for School Settings and Parents
INFORMATION IN SCHOOL SETTINGS
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
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COVID VACCINATION
One of the most important steps in reducing the risk of COVID in schools is ensuring children who are eligible, be up-to-date with their COVID vaccines. In addition, families and community members by getting immunized protect children who cannot be immunized.
GENERAL VACCINES AND NEW REQUIREMENTS
Did you know that a new Health Bill called HB 1090 took effect in July 2021? When the bill became law a number of vaccines not previously required, now become required of kids attending school. Also, many children need to catch up with their vaccines.
Mental Health
For Parents & Teens
- Teen Line - Emotional support for teens by phone, text, or email.
- Anxiety Canada - Learn about how to treat your anxiety with Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a free app.
- Social Emotional Wellness Considerations - Resources for parents and kids including things that can be done by families alone and resources available for families who are struggling.
- PBS Resources for Parents about Going Back to School - Tips and articles for families including a back to school checklist
- Apps for families - Phone apps and websites for a) Mood & Anxiety interventions and b) Sleep hygiene/improvement
For Medical Providers
- Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP) - Join the VMAP program and call to get access to psychologists and psychiatrists to help with patient management.
- AAP Mental Health Practice Tools and Resources - Help to promote healthy mental development and address concerns of your patients with these practice tools and resources.
- VDH and Virginia Specific Mental Health Resources - Resources and contacts for issues with domestic abuse, LGBQT resources, crisis hotlines, and more.
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