On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Valerie Fowlkes and Ginger Dotter from Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services about the ways that parents can best prepare and support their children and teens as they get ready to start a new school year. We talk through tips and strategies for homework, sleep, screen time and how parents can be involved in order to help their kids navigate what can be a stressful time.

For more information contact Prevention Services at 804-768-7800. For Counseling Services, contact Intake is 804-768-7318.

For assistance in a crisis: MHSS Crisis (24/7) is 804-748-6356 or contact The National Suicide Prevention Hotline by dialing 9-8-8.

Credits:

Director: Martin Stith

Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard

Co-Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas

Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin

Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce

Graphics: Debbie Wrenn

Promotions and Media: J. Elias O'Neal

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:

Valerie Fowlkes, M.Ed.- Senior Clinician/Prevention Consultant with Chesterfield Mental Health Prevention Services

Ginger Dotter- Senior Clinician with Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services

Filmed in-house by the Department of Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

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