Frequently Asked Questions

Children, youth, families, schools, and a wide-range of other community groups and organizations throughout the ten counties served by the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board (MPNNCSB) can benefit from Prevention Services programs. To learn more, email Prevention Services or call 804-642-5402

Parents who are interested in learning new or different approaches can register for one of the many parenting classes that we offer.

Educators might want to learn about the many school-based prevention programs that we offer to children and youth. Principals, teachers, or guidance counselors could explore topics such as:

• Creating a Positive and Productive Classroom
• Engaging Challenging Students
• Enhancing Teacher Collaboration
• Managing Stressful Situations with Grace and Ease
• Preventing Youth Suicide

Parent-teacher associations (PTA) can bring these prevention programs to their school communities.

These are a sampling of the topics that we can address in a training or workshop forum.  We can also tailor a program to meet your specific organization's needs.

The Prevention, Health and Wellness Division's local phone number is 804-642-5402. Our toll free number is 1-888-PREV-550 and our fax number is 804-642-8765. You can also email Prevention Health and Wellness.

When you call our office, program staff will help you identify the service or program that you seeking.

In general referrals are not required to take part in our programs, classes and trainings. Referrals are involved in some of our parenting programs.

We recommend that you please call our office to discuss which program, class or training you are exploring so we can provide you with additional information.