Behavioral Health & Student Safety

Helping schools address the unprecedented rise in mental health and behavioral challenges facing Virginia students post-pandemic, Behavioral Health and Wellness helps to focus resources and attention to our students who are struggling with these evolving challenges. 

Sharpening the focus on the “Right Help, Right Now” resources available to Virginia students, Behavioral Health and Wellness will assists schools with teams of professionals focused through three key areas:

The priorities of the Office of Behavioral Health are to provide leadership, resources and services to increase the capacity of divisions and schools to:

1. enhance a positive school climate and learning environment; 
2. increase the safety and well-being of students and staff; 
3. promote the healthy social, emotional and physical development of children and youth; and 
4. advance student learning and academic achievement, in concert with families and the community.