Virginia’s largest school district is offering parents and some students free mental wellness consultations this summer.
Until Aug. 1, Fairfax County parents and middle and high school students can sign up for 45-minute virtual meetings with school social workers and psychologists.
“During the summer, there’s a greater opportunity for families and students to feel more isolated,” said Amber Ong, a school psychologist supervisor for Fairfax County. “Schools are not typically staffed with clinical team members or teachers, and so being able to have that direct line to being able to speak with a mental health professional really is a great service.”…