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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

 

 

BUXMONT ACADEMY

Helping troubled youth, ages 12-18, with education, counseling and residential services since 1977

215-840-9515

 

 

EAGLE VALLEY RANCH

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17

1-866-842-8336

 

 

FUTURE MEN

Christian program for young men, ages 15-19

417-546-4171

 

 

Alexandria Pregnancy Help Center

703-780-4700

 

Boarding Schools and Programs for Troubled Teens

 

C.A.S.E. - The Center for Adoption Support and Education

301-593-9200 Maryland

703-425-3703 Virginia
Post-adoption counseling and educational services to families, educators, child welfare staff, and mental health providers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

 

Chesapeake Community Services Directory

Comprehensive directory of resources in the Chesapeake and Hampton Roads area.

 

Commonwealth Challenge

1-800-796-6472

Free academic, life skills, and vocational program offered by the National Guard to youth, ages 16-18, who have dropped out of school, are free of illegal drugs, and who wish to make a positive change in their lives.

 

Domestic Violence Shelters in Virginia

 

Fairfax Pregnancy Help Center

703-278-5433

 

Florence Crittenton of Greater Washington

301-565-9333

Services and programs for adolescent girls, low income pregnant women and teen mothers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

 

Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington

 

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement.

 

Northern Virginia Family Service

703-533-9727

Non-profit organization  providing services for families in need in the Northern Virginia area.

 

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

 

Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation

434-376-2006

Preventative Christian, residential child-care ministry for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 17.  Cost depends on the family's financial situation.

 

Prevention Services in Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell Counties

540-964-6702

 

Programs for Young Adults, 18 and Older

 

The Shiloh Project

703-591-3600

Teaches compassion, respect, and responsibility to juvenile offenders and youth at-risk in the DC Metro area through the experience of socializing and interacting with rescued homeless dogs.

 

United Methodist Family Services of Virginia

804-353-4461

Serves at-risk children, youth and adults in the areas of juvenile delinquency, emotional and behavioral problems, teenage pregnancies, alcohol or drug abuse, child abuse and neglect, and domestic conflict.  Locations throughout Virginia.

 

Youth Resources Guide for Prince William County

 

 


 

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS,

YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER WILL SUCCEED

IN MATH AND SCIENCE

 

AGMS book cover

 

If you're a parent looking to help your son or daughter with his/her grade 7-12 math or science classes, click here.

 


 

DIVIDED HEART

Are you struggling with an addiction, an out-of-control behavior, or an inappropriate relationship? Are you dealing with someone who is?
 

DividedHeart.com is an online Christian community dedicated to overcoming these behaviors and healing from them whether you are struggling yourself or you are close to someone who is.  We hope you will join us if you are in need.

 


Sponsored Links

 

 

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VIRGINIA INFORMATION

 

 

Child in Need of Services (CHINS)

CHINS Program - Alexandria

CHINS refers to youth who are habitually truant from school, who have run away from home, or show defiant, risky, or self-destructive behavior.  If a parent feels that a child is out of control, s/he may petition the court for help.

 

 

Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Virginia

Your Medical Records Rights in Virginia (pdf)

Visit Family Health.

 

 

Emancipation in Virginia

Visit Adolescence.

 

 

Gangs in Fairfax County

Gangs' Deadly Reach Growing Younger

Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

 

 

GED in Virginia

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

 

 

General Information on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Virginia Juvenile Court

Juvenile Justice in Virginia: FAQ

Cases Alleging Serious Juvenile Crime

Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

 

 

Getting the Bible Back in School

Visit Teaching and Learning.

 

 

How meth became such a problem here

Reaching freedom from addiction

Visit Methamphetamine.

 

 

Human Slavery and Pornography

Visit Abuse: Physical, Slavery, Emotional, Neglect.

 

 

Missing Children in Virginia

Find Amy Lynn Bradley

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 

Parent's Guide to Special Education (pdf)

Visit Special Education.

 

 

Prescription for Disaster: A Family Nightmare

Visit Bipolar Disorder.

 

 

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry

PROTECT Virginia's Children

Over 3,000 Sex Offenders AWOL

Child Sexual Victimization in Virginia (pdf)

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

 and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 

Virginia Alcohol Laws and Parental Responsibility

Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

 

 

Virginia Anti-Bullying Law

Visit What Should Parents and Teachers Know About Bullying?

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

ChildHelp Virginia

703-241-9100

1-800-422-4453  24 Hour
One of America's leading organizations in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

 

FAMIS

1-866-873-2647

Virginia's program that helps working families provide health insurance to their children.  Visit Family Health.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia

703-243-2614

Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Mental Health Association in Fredericksburg

1-800-684-MHAF
540-371-2704

Education, service, advocacy, and community aid for people with mental illnesses and their families.  Visit Personality Disorders.

 

Mental Health Association of Charlottesville -Albemarle

434-977-4673

Visit Teen Depression.

 

Mental Health Association of Danville Pittsylvania County

434-792-3700

Visit Bipolar Disorder.

 

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Northern Virginia Chapter

703-352-3944

Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Virginia

1-888-486-8264

Non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and children affected by serious mental illnesses, also known as biologically- based brain disorders. These illnesses include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.  Click here to find chapters.  Visit Personality Disorders.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Virginia

1-800-CHILDREN

Statewide advocacy, education, and support organization working to prevent child abuse and neglect in Virginia.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

SAARA of Virginia (Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance)

Advocates for treatment and recovery in order to prevent the harmful effects of substance abuse upon families, businesses, and the community.  Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

 

Stop Child Abuse Now in Northern Virginia

703-836-1820

Education and advocacy.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Neglect.

 

Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Visit Counseling and Therapy.

 

Virginia Center for School Safety

804-371-6506

Comprehensive resource for school safety information.  Visit Teen Violence.

 

Virginia Families for Vaccine Information and Choice

757-301-9602

Citizens' advocacy group concerned with defending the freedom of all Virginia citizens to make informed, voluntary vaccination decisions.  Visit Family Health.

 

Virginia Gang Investigators' Association

Information, workshops, and trainings for law enforcement, school personnel, religious leaders, social workers, counselors, probation officers, and parents.  Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

 

Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy

Protects and advances legal, human, and civil rights of persons with disabilities; combats and prevents abuse, neglect, and discrimination; and promotes independence, choice, and self-determination by persons with disabilities.  Visit Special Education.

 

Virginia Parent and Information Center

The U.S. Department of Education has funded parent information and resource centers in 58 locations throughout America to help families and schools support children's learning.  Visit Teaching and Learning.

 

Virginia State Clearinghouse on Missing and Exploited Children

1-800-822-4453

The Clearinghouse operates as Virginia’s center for missing children administered through the Virginia Department of State Police.  Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

Virginia Youth Violence Project

Conducts and disseminates research on the understanding and reduction of violent behavior, and provides education for those working in the social, legal, and human services professions.  Read Advice for Parents.

 

Washington Regional Alcohol Program

703-893-0461

Award-winning public-private coalition formed to fight drunk driving, drugged driving and underage drinking in the Washington-metropolitan area. Provides sober rides.  Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

Concern Hotlines

540-667-0145  Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties

540-635-4357 Warren County

540-459-4742  Shenandoah County

540-743-3733  Page County

 

CrisisLink DC Area

703-527-4077

 

National Capitol Poison Center

202-625-3333

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

Northern Virginia Hotline

703-527-4077

 

Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-552-7096

 

Virginia Family Violence Hotline

1-800-383-8238

 

Virginia Missing Children Hotline

l-800-VA-CHILD

 

Virginia STD/AIDS Hotline

1-800-533-4148

 

Virginia Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

 


BOOKS

 

 

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How to Really Parent Your Teenager

Ross Campbell

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Boundaries with Teens

John Townsend

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How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me: One Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention

Susan Rose Blauner

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SUPPORT

 

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

 

Al-Anon/Alateen in Northern Virginia

703-764-0476

 

Al-Anon/Alateen in Virginia

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Virginia

 

AA - South Central Virginia

804-452-1959

 

Adoptive Parents Support Groups

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

Asperger Syndrome Support Groups

 

Because I Love You Parent Support Group

 

Bereaved Parents - Virginia

 

Brain Injury Support Groups - Northern Virginia

 

Celebrate Recovery

 

Chemical Reaction Support Group

 

Co-Anon Family Groups

1-800-898-9985

 

CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA)

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

1-800-826-3632

 

Dual Recovery Anonymous

1-877-883-2332

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

Families Anonymous in Virginia

 

Jewish Recovery Meetings

 

Marijuana Anonymous Support Meetings

1-800-766-6779

 

Narcotics Anonymous -- Almost Heaven Area

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Overcomers Outreach

1- 800-310-3001

 

Parents Anonymous

 

Parents of Murdered Children - Shenandoah Valley

540-869-1036

 

Rainbows Peer Support Group Locater

 

SMART Recovery (Washington, D.C. area)

703-486-0202

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide



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