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Counseling

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Charlottesville City Schools is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our students. Our qualified counselors, social workers, and psychologists are available to meet the needs of students and families in the areas of academics, social-emotional wellness, and career planning. The number of mental health professionals on our staff far exceeds state requirements and other schools’ averages. Additionally, we work with Region Ten, other agencies, and local providers to make sure our students’ needs are being addressed. Our teachers also provide regular instruction in social-emotional learning and work to build a strong classroom community.

Mental Wellness Coordinator
Jodie Murphy
(434)245-2652

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Contact Your School Counselor

To learn more about the counseling program, contact your school counselor! Call your school, complete this form, or visit your school’s Counseling page (links below).

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CareSolace

If you or a family member are struggling with mental health or substance use issues, remember that help is available. CareSolace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by Charlottesville City Schools, is available 24/7/365 to help you find mental health care or substance use treatment providers. Call 888-515-0595 for multilingual support or visit www.caresolace.com/charlottesville to search for providers on your own or receive assistance through video chat, email, or phone.

CCS's CareSolace Site

Community-Based Crisis Supports

Need immediate help?

If you need to reach someone immediately for crisis support for your child and it is after-school hours or you do not get an immediate response from school staff, here are a list of community-based crisis supports:

  • Region Ten Emergency Services: 434-972-1800 (24 hr)            
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (24 hr)
  • Region 1 Mobile Crisis Line: 1-800-970-5897 (M–F 12–7:30pm)
  • ReadyKids: 434-972-7233 (24 hour hotline)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24 hr)
  • LGBTQ+ Youth Support Line/Side by Side: 1-888-644-4390 (Ages 14–20)

For an immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the hospital

Essential Needs Closets

An important part of supporting our students is making sure that everyone is equipped to succeed. EdZone Essential Needs Closets at our six elementary schools provide everything from hygiene items to weather gear for free for our students and families. 

Items in closets include, but are not limited to:

  • soap/body wash
  • toothbrushes
  • toothpaste
  • floss
  • shampoo/conditioner
  • socks and underwear
  • deodorant
  • menstrual products
  • laundry detergent
  • toilet paper
  • Warm items like coats, hats, gloves, etc.

To request items, please contact your school counselor or social worker.Once requested, families have the option to:

  1. Send items home with their student
  2. Pick up items from the student’s school
  3. Have items delivered to their home

EdZone Essential Needs Closets at Charlottesville City Schools are funded by the Chris Long Foundation