Student and Family Resources
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Crisis Resources
For urgent safety concerns, call 911 immediately.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Provides 24/7 free and confidential support, prevention, and resources. 1-800-273-8255
Region Ten Emergency Services Local crisis services provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 434-972-1800 or 1-866-694-1605
ReadyKids Teen Hotline Teens can call to share their concerns. Parents, guardians, and concerned adults can call to consult about a teen in crisis. 434-972-7233
Charlottesville Area Resources
Support Cville - Education Equity: Created by Walton's former Assistant Principal, Dr. Jones-Lewis, this site provides area families with information regarding food resources, tutoring, mentorship, volunteering, education resources, and well-being resources.
Albemarle County Department of Social Services: Provides services for Albemarle County residents, including Protective & Support Services; Education, Prevention & Early Intervention Programs; Employment & Child Care Services; and Benefit Programs.
Charlottesville Department of Social Services: Provides benefits for low income families and families in need and programs to prevent child and adult abuse and neglect.
Thomas Jefferson Health District: Provides health services to residents of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and other neighboring counties.
United Way of Charlottesville: Provides countless resources for Charlottesville area families.
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry: Provides food assistance to families and individuals in need in Charlottesville and surrounding communities
Elk Hill: Provides Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) services and outpatient counseling to students in schools. Additionally, Elk Hill provides intensive in-home counseling and group therapy. Referrals can be made by your school counselor.
Region Ten: Provides a variety of services for children, adults and families, including Therapeutic Day Treatment services at school, outpatient counseling, and case management. Please see their website for a full list of services and to receive support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ReadyKids: Provides counseling, family support, and early learning programs.
South Central Counseling Group: Provides telemedicine and intensive in-home counseling through telemedicine. Accepts Medicaid and other private insurances.
Sheila Johnson Center: Provides telehealth, assessments and learning services to area youth.
UVA Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Provides comprehensive child psychiatric evaluations, medication management services, and 24/7 emergency on call coverage for their patients.
Hospice of the Piedmont: Provides two in-patient hospice care units, complementary grief support groups, classes, camps, and events.
Side by Side: Provides counseling, youth support groups, a youth support line, and support for LGBTQ+ youth and those who care about them.
UVA Teen Health Clinic: Provides general and specific health care services for teens, and also has a transgender clinic.
SARA (Sexual Assault Resource Agency): Provides free services to all survivors, including a 24 hour hotline.
Piedmont Recreational Education Program (PREP): Provides families of students with disabilities or special needs with resources and support. PREP also has a monthly newsletter you can subscribe to.
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation: Information on sports, summer programs, and camps.
Computers 4 Kids: Provides mentoring and learning through technology.
Charlottesville Family Magazine: Online family events calendar.