At Jefferson Middle, we prioritize the mental health and well-being of our students. We believe promoting emotional wellness is essential to personal and academic success.
Hazel offers teletherapy services for all high school students, starting January 2024, at no cost to families.
For more information please click here.
The Student Services team is offering depression awareness and suicide prevention education as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program. The program encourages students to seek help if they are concerned about themselves or a friend. The SOS Program is the only youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression, as well as a reduction in actual suicide attempts. This lesson is only being taught our student’s 8th grade year.
It is our hope that we equip our students with the knowledge and tools to recognize signs of distress in themselves and others, fostering a supportive and empathetic community. It empowers them to take action and potentially save lives, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.
For more resources, please view below:
SOS for Parents & Caregivers – Spanish
Safeguarding Our Students: PTA Presentation Safeguarding Our Students
Please visit the APS Substance Abuse Counseling link for more information.
Check out these resources from our APS Substance Abuse Counselors
Arlington County has various resources for our community! If you are looking for food pantries, housing grants, behavioral health and more, please use this link to learn more information.