Prevention Programs
Classes, Programs and Consultation
Prevention Services offers a variety of in person and virtual services to promote individual, family and community behavioral health wellness. The services below are offered to the general public. Email us or call 804-768-7212 if you are interested in hosting a class or program for your organization.
Living Apart Parenting Together
This virtual, two-session, four-hour seminar is mandated under the Virginia code sections 16.1-78.15 and 20-103.
- Course information: Living Apart Parenting Together 2023 Schedule (PDF)
- Contact: Email us or call 804-768-7212
- One unique email address per attendee is required
- Register and submit payment here for Living Apart Parenting Together
Active Parenting of Teens and Tweens
Class for parents with children ages 10-15.
- Course information: Active Parenting of Teens and Tweens Schedule (PDF)
- Register and submit payment here for Active Parenting of Teens and Tweens
- Contact: Email us or call 804-768-7212
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Virtual class to provide education to raise awareness about the impact of ACEs and discuss strategies for building individual and community wellness and resilience.
- Course information and registration: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Contact: Email us or call 804-706-2010
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Two day in person workshop to learn and practice suicide intervention skills.
- Course information: ASIST flyer
- Registration: Course is free, but advanced registration is required.
- Contact: Email us or call 804-706-2010
Business of Co-Parenting Program
Four-session program designed to help co-parents communicate respectfully and understand the effects of high parental conflict on children. Program is tailored to the needs of specific co-parenting sets and can be offered in-person or virtually.
- Course information: Business of Co-Parenting Registration Packet (PDF)
- Contact: Email us or call 804-768-7212
- Submit payment for Business of Co-Parenting
Five Bridges
Learn strategies and tools that can be incorporated into your personal wellness plan through virtual classes and workshops.
- Sign up for free. Use code CHESTER-CLIENT if prompted for a code.
Mental Health First Aid
This virtual class for adults 18 and over teaches an action plan to offer initial help to adults with signs and symptoms of a mental illness or crisis and connect them with care.
- Course information: Mental Health First Aid - Adult Information (PDF)
- Registration: Course is free, but advanced registration and pre-work are required.
- Contact: Email us or call 804-717-6635
Mental Health First Aid Youth
This virtual class for adults 18 and over teaches an action plan to offer initial help to youth with signs and symptoms of a mental illness or crisis and connect them with care.
- Course information: Mental Health First Aid- Youth Information (PDF)
- Registration: Course is free, but advanced registration and pre-work are required.
- Contact: Email us or call 804-768-7747
Parent/Family Consultation
Free virtual or in-person meetings with parents or caregivers to discuss parenting concerns such as parenting stress, effective discipline, communication, preventing risky behaviors and helping children manage strong feelings. Participants must be residents of Chesterfield County or caring for a child who lives in Chesterfield County.
- Information: Parent/Family Consultation (PDF)
- Contact: Email us or call 804-768-7212
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Workshops
The Chesterfield Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition offers monthly workshops to the public related to recognizing and responding to signs of suicide.
- Contact: Email us or call 804-706-2010
Understanding Young Children Program
Six-session program for parents or caregivers of children two to nine years old. Participants must be residents of Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights or caring for a child who lives in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights. Program is tailored to the specific needs of parents and can be offered in-person or virtually.
- Contact: Email us or call 804-717-6547
For updates or any further questions regarding our classes/programs, please do not hesitate to email or call our main office at 804-768-7800 during regular business hours.
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Crisis Intervention - Available 24/7
Phone : 804-748-6356
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Kelly Fried
Executive Director, Community Services Board
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Mental Health Support Services
Physical Address
6801 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 92
Chesterfield, VA 23832-0092
Phone : 804-748-1227Fax : 804-768-9283