Our Counseling Program
We offer counseling in the following areas:
Academic Counseling Career Counseling Personal/Social Counseling
Counseling
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of NFMS Professional School Counseling Program is to provide all students with the necessary tools to reach their fullest potential in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social development.
School Counseling Philosophy
The Statement of Philosophy of NFMS Professional School Counseling Program is that all students have the ability to learn. However, personal and social concerns sometime interfere with the academic progress. Tools in dealing with these situations need to be provided to students. It is also the philosophy that program evaluations need to take place to ensure the counseling program is meeting the needs of all students.
Resources
8 years ago
All about the needs of middle school students
http://www.middleweb.com/ParntInvl.html
Link to help parents and students transition to middle school and be successful
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=228
Link to the standards & SOL-based instructional resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/index.shtml
Link to 5 year Academic and Career Plan: Virginia DOE Policy Update
guidelines_academic_career_plans.pdf
Link to explore careers and future academic plans
https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action
http://www.vaview.vt.edu/
Link to Virginia Department of Education Graduation Requirements
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/index.shtml
Link to the online Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm
| Response Teen Services | 540-459-5161 |
| Department of Social Services | 540-459-6226 |
| Northwestern Community Services | 540-459-5108 |
| Health Department | 540-459-3733 |
| Pregnancy Center | 540-984-4673 |
| Center for Hope Counseling | 540-459-8630 |
| Emergency/Police | 911 |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255 |
| Food Pantries | |
| Lighthouse Ministries | 540-459-2782 |
| Love Center | 540-984-4018 |
| Open Door | 540-477-3527 |
| Loaves and Fishes | 540-740-8380 |
| Bread of Life | 540-459-4419 |
| Angel Food Ministries | http://www.angelfoodministries.co |