Chesapeake Public Schools is launching a free virtual mental health counseling program for students and their families from kindergarten through 12th grade, joining a growing number of school districts in Hampton Roads turning to telehealth to address student behavioral health needs.
Parents can enroll their children through the district’s website forweekly, biweekly or monthly sessions depending on their needs.
Tiffinee Yancey, founder of provider Virtual Peace of Mind, said the program is designed to support not just students but the broader challenges families may face, such as housing, food and financial stress…