Ohio Virtual Academy Family Resources
Ohio Virtual Academy cares about what your family needs. Below you will find resources from our School Nurse, mental health supports, homelessness, and more.
Remember, reach out to your student’s school counselor, and don’t forget, OHVA staff and teachers are here for you, as well.
New! OHVA Family Resources site
- Teen Suicide Prevention
- Grief and Loss [PDF]
- Substance Abuse
- Mental Health Issues
- Bullying [PDF]
- Food and Shelter Needs
- Missing Children: Use this resource packet to be informed and aid in prevention; it includes a fingerprint kit template.
SaferOH: Call the Tip Line (844.723.3764) to report a bullying concern, potential teen suicide, or any other school safety concern.
OHVA School Nurse & Health Resources
Homelessness
Our school’s Homeless Liaison is Heidi Ragar. Contact her at [email protected] if your family needs assistance with this issue.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce contact is
Trish Barnett | Homeless Education Programs Coordinator
614.324.7646
[email protected]
Links of Interest
- Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)
- Interagency Council on Homelessness and Affordable Housing
- National Association for Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
- National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)– Improving Learning through Research and Development
- National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
- Ohio Mental Health Addiction Services
- Safe Families For Children
- School House Connection
- Single Mothers Grant
- The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
- U.S. Department of Education
- Youth Specific FAQs for Coordinated Entry [PDF]
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