Parent Resources

Emergency Mental Health Services

Immediate Counseling Resources to Support Families Learning at Home Feeling anxiety or depression is a common reaction in times of uncertainty or when there’s a perception of danger, and the COVID-19 situation certainly qualifies as such a time. This is something new and worrisome that we are all facing together.If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911.You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.

If a child or youth experiences a behavioral health crisis which creates an unsafe situation for themselves or others in the home, parents/guardians should:Call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate danger to self or others.Contact Arlington Emergency Services at 703-228-5160 (link here).Go to the nearest Emergency Room.

• Anyone experiencing an urgent mental health need is encouraged to contact the Children’s Regional Crisis Response service, CR2,  at 844-627-4747
• Anyone experiencing a psychiatric emergency is encouraged to contact Emergency Services (703-228-5160)

Other Resources

• Arlington Public Schools COVID19 Updates
• Questions about retention? NASP – Grade Retention and Promotion: Information for Parents

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Basic Needs

• APS Free Lunch/Breakfast Pick Up
• Resources APS Students and Families
• AFAC Message Regarding COVID19
  • Arlington Food Assistance Center
• Arlington Clinical Coordination Program
  • Rent and housing assistance
• How Young is Too Young to be Home Alone? – CPS Guidelines

Remote Learning Support

• Remote Learning Resources
• Practical Ways to Survive and Thrive with Virtual Learning
• 6 Tips for Smoother At-Home Learning

Behavior Supports

• Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families Foundation YouTube – parenting resource videos to support behaviors at home. English & Spanish videos
• APS Coping with Stress with Learning at Home
• Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home
• COVID-19 quarantine: Managing pediatric behavioral issues

Conscious Discipline Behavior Support Webinars

• Understanding Safety, Connection and Problem Solving
• Responding to Disruptive Younger Children at Home
• Resilience in Uncertain Times
• Four Tips for Successful Home Learning
• Responding to Conflict During Seasons of Change

Mental Health Services for Children

• Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Problems in Children During COVID-19
• Child Mind is providing Telehealth Services for Children and Teens
• Same Day Access is an Arlington County resource
• Non-urgent, but concerning behavior, please see resources at Arlington Children’s Behavioral Health

Mental Health Services for Adults

• Catholic Charities Counseling is a local organization with Zoom counselor opportunities and sliding scale payment options – please call 703-425-0109
• National Counseling Group – “If you or someone you know is struggling with the impact of the pandemic, ncgCARE is now offering FREE virtual support. We’re providing 30-minute sessions for anyone needing extra support, or dealing with feelings of stress, isolation, anxiety and depression.”