Mental Health Resources and Supports
Local Mental Health Supports for Students
What do I do if it is an emergency?
Call 911 immediately if you cannot ensure the immediate safety of your child or others, or if you feel unable to transport your child safely to an emergency facility.
Emergency, Non-Emergency & Crisis Services
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Emergency Service Name |
Description |
Contact Information |
Website |
Availability |
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ReachOut |
Mental Health Support/Crisis Line |
Call or text (540) 405-6650 |
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24/7 |
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Virginia Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
Free and confidential crisis counseling and support from trained professionals |
Call or text 988 |
24/7 |
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Non-Emergency Service Name |
Description |
Contact Information |
Website |
Availability |
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Peer Run Warm Line |
Free and confidential support from trained Peer Recovery Specialists here to listen, support, and offer resources. |
Call or Text: 1-866-400-6428 |
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Weekends & Holidays 5 - 9 p.m. Spanish Call Support Mon.- Fri. |
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ReachOut |
Mental Health Support |
Call or text (540) 405-6650 |
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24/7 |
School-Based Mental Health Services
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Service |
Offered At |
Contact Person |
How to Access |
Notes |
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School Counselor |
All schools |
Contact School |
[Email/School Website/School Counselor Directory] |
School counselors are trained mental health professionals who provide short-term support to students through both individual and group counseling. |
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LIFE Counselor |
Secondary Schools |
Contact School |
Email/School Website/Directory |
Licensed Mental Health Clinicians that can provide individual counseling with parent consent. |
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School Psychologist |
Coverage provided for all schools |
Contact School |
Email/School Directory |
Available as additional mental health support. |
Community Mental Health Resources
Please Note: Parents and Caregivers are encouraged to consult with their child’s pediatrician regarding any mental health concerns they may have.
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Organization |
Services Offered |
Contact Info |
Website |
Sliding Scale/Free |
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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare |
Assessments, individual counseling, psychiatric services |
540-343-3007 |
Insurance/Sliding Scale |
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Family Services of Roanoke Valey |
Assessments, individual counseling, play therapy |
540-563-5316 |
Insurance/Sliding Scale |
Parent & Caregiver Resources
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Resource |
Description |
How to Access |
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ReachOut: Mental Health Support/Crisis Line |
Talk or text confidentially with a trained mental health counselor. |
Call (540)-405-6650 |
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Let’s Talk |
Individual Counseling-5 free telehealth counseling sessions available to students and parents contingent on continued grant funding. |
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School Counseling Website |
Resources for parents |
Need Help Navigating Services?
Your child’s school or pediatrician can help. If you’re unsure where to start, please contact your child’s school counselor or pediatrician. They can guide you to the right resource.
This resource list is maintained by Roanoke County Public Schools Central Counseling Department. It is updated yearly. Please contact Central Counseling at (540)562-3900 ext. 10232 if you have questions or updates.