Mental Health Virginia

Mental Health Virginia As the oldest mental health advocacy organization in Virginia, our mission is to educate, empower, a

MHAV's direct services empower an individual seeking wellness, and include the statewide, peer run Warm Line for mental health support, recovery education, peer support groups, and a professional network for peer recovery specialists. We advocate for a better mental health system and public understanding that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health.

Processing TragedyWhen tragedy happens, young people may experience fear, confusion, sadness, anger, or questions they d...
08/28/2026

Processing Tragedy

When tragedy happens, young people may experience fear, confusion, sadness, anger, or questions they don’t know how to express.

Trusted adults can help by listening and creating space for difficult emotions.

Processing a Tragedy With Youth

Strong relationships help create stronger classrooms.When students feel connected to teachers and classmates, they may f...
08/27/2026

Strong relationships help create stronger classrooms.

When students feel connected to teachers and classmates, they may feel safer participating, asking questions, and seeking help.

Building Classroom Relationships and Culture

Emotional Safety at SchoolSchool safety includes more than physical security.Students also need environments where they ...
08/26/2026

Emotional Safety at School

School safety includes more than physical security.

Students also need environments where they feel respected, included, supported, and comfortable asking for help.

Safety at School

Support Without Taking OverHelping young people doesn’t always mean solving the problem for them.Giving youth opportunit...
08/25/2026

Support Without Taking Over

Helping young people doesn’t always mean solving the problem for them.

Giving youth opportunities to make decisions and identify solutions can build confidence, resilience, and independence.

Supporting Young People in Making Change

Validate Their FeelingsSometimes young people need understanding before they need advice.Validation means recognizing th...
08/24/2026

Validate Their Feelings

Sometimes young people need understanding before they need advice.

Validation means recognizing that their feelings are real and important—even when we don’t have an immediate solution.

Validating Young People’s Feelings

Trauma & School PerformanceTrauma doesn’t stay outside the classroom. It can affect concentration, memory, relationships...
08/23/2026

Trauma & School Performance

Trauma doesn’t stay outside the classroom. It can affect concentration, memory, relationships, behavior, attendance, and academic performance. Understanding the connection helps us respond with compassion.

How Trauma Impacts School Performance

Belonging & ConfidenceFeeling accepted and included can have a powerful impact on a young person’s confidence and well-b...
08/22/2026

Belonging & Confidence

Feeling accepted and included can have a powerful impact on a young person’s confidence and well-being.

Schools can help create environments where every student feels seen, respected, and valued.

Social Belonging and Confidence

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Richmond, VA
23226

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