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Henrico County Public Schools

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Middle School Intervention & Programming

Middle School Intervention & Programming

Under the Henrico CARES plan, Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) partners with County agencies and public/private providers to ensure that all students have access to mental health care and substance use treatment options that match their level of needs.

Below is a snapshot of the evidence-based programs & interventions available for delivery by HCPS school-based mental health providers at no cost to you.

Tier 3: Intensive Interventions & Supports

  • Teen Intervene- Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment program (SBRIT)
  • Individual Counseling- Goal-oriented, 1:1 counseling sessions utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Tier 2: Early Identification & Intervention

  • Back-on-Track- Online modules, small group, & assessment program that increases student awareness of the risks and impact of alcohol & drug use. 
  • Project CONNECT- 6-8 week nicotine & vaping intervention program for adolescents.
  • DBT STEPS-A- Adolescent skills training program for emotional problem solving. 
  • Small Group Counseling- 6-8 week psychoeducational group counseling sessions.

Tier 1: Promotion & Prevention Programming

  • Life Skills Training- Substance use & violence prevention curriculum. 
  • CATCH My Breath- Vaping & cannabis use prevention curriculum.
  • Hidden in Plain Sight- Interactive experience about risks related to substance use. 
  • Red Ribbon Week-Campaign to Help Kids Stay Drug Free-October 23rd-October 31st

Henrico CARES also provides the opportunity for Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) to unite with the following providers, ensuring that all HCPS students have access to a full continuum of coordinated mental health care & substance use treatment services.

The logo for Care Solace in purple text with a curved line above it.

Care Solace is a free, confidential, multilingual service available 24/7/365 that quickly connects students, staff, and their families to mental health providers and substance use treatment matched to their needs, regardless of insurance. Available at no cost. 

To access Care Solace, please call or text (888) 515-0595, visit Henrico County Public Schools Partnership at Care SolaceHenrico County Public Schools Partnership at Care Solace, or connect with your school counselor/TISC for a direct referral.

Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services logo

Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (HAMHDS) serves students and their families by providing quality mental health care and substance-use treatment services.

For HAMHDS Same Day Access for Substance Use Services, call 804-727-8515 or visit Same Day Access.