Student Wellness: Tips and Strategies

Feeling super stressed? Worried about a friend's mental health—or your own? Get tips to help manage your emotions and see what to do if you are in crisis.

If you are in crisis, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or dial 911.

  • GLSEN Northern Virginia
    GLSEN Northern Virginia is a chapter of GLSEN, a national organization fighting for every student’s right to a safe, supportive education. 
  • Gay Straight Alliance Network
    A next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.
  • The Trevor Project
    The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

Crisis Resources for LGBTQ Youth

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • PRS Crisis LinkText: “CONNECT” to 85511
  • Trans Lifeline
    877-565-8860
  • Trevor Hotline
  • PFLAG
    The first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.
    • Alexandria Location
      Third Tuesday 7:00-9:30
      St Luke's Episcopal Church, 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308
    • Fairfax Location  
      First Tuesday 7:30-9:00
      Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124 
    • Contact: [email protected]

Our Minds Matter

A student-led movement to change school culture around mental health and prevent teen suicide.

Learn about Our Minds Matter Video on how OMM promotes teen wellness.

8 Key Topics for Students and Families

Related Pages

  • Student Safety and Wellness - From mental health resources to bullying prevention and food and nutrition services, FCPS is committed to supporting more than just a child's education. This page includes information on mental health resources, school health services, our wellness policy, and student safety.
  • School Health and Wellness - FCPS is committed to the whole child, whole school, and whole community by providing comprehensive education and services that support the success of every student and staff member.
  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) - FCPS partners with families to help students develop mental wellness and social and emotional skills.
  • Mental Health and Resiliency - Discover how to foster assets in students to help them manage stress, make better choices, and develop healthy habits.
  • Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information - National and Local Crisis Resources. 

Related Pages

LGBTQ Youth Resources

The Family Resource Center organized a list of resources for LGBTQ youth.

LGBTQ Adult Resources

The Family Resource Center organized a list of resources for LGBTQ adults.
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LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and to providing equal access to educational programs, services, and activities. We appreciate the many contributions made by LGBTQIA+ members of the school community, which includes…
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Suicide Prevention

Resources for school personnel, families, and communities to take an active role in suicide prevention.

Presentation: Fairfax County Youth Substance Use Trends

An educational webinar on youth substance use trends and supports. This page includes a text-only outline of the presentation slides and PDFs of the presentation slides in the following languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese).
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Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

National and Local Crisis Resources.