Local Temporary Resources for COVID-19 Response
DBHDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services) Crisis Counseling Program Warm Line
Virginia C.O.P.E.S. = Compassionate, Optimistic, Person-Centered, Empowering, Support
Virginia received a federal grant to establish a crisis counseling program to respond to the behavioral health impacts of COVID-19. There are two warm lines available at the number below that will support those struggling with trauma, grief and distress caused by COVID-19.
The warm line number and hours:
(877) 349-6428 Toll Free
9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Monday - Friday
5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Saturday and Sunday
The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William has a coronavirus resource page that has informational updates, financial resources, family resources and a lot of other useful information.
Alliance Coronavirus Resource Page
Northern Virginia Family Service is offering a COVID-19 emergency assistance program to qualifying families. Please click the link below or call 571-748-2552.
Northern Virginia Family Service Emergency Assistance
Comcast is offering 60 days of free internet service to qualifying families. Please click the link below to apply or call 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish.
Comcast Internet Essentials
Food Resources
PWCS Weekly Grocery Kits
PWC Food Helpline 703-794-4668
Manassas Park Community Center, 7500 Willoughby Lane, Manassas, 703-335-8807
House of Mercy - 8170 Flannery Ct., Manassas, 703-659-1636
St. Mark United Methodist, Manassas- 703-368-5790
Bethany Food Pantry (All Saints Catholic Church)- 9300 Stonewall Rd. Manassas, 703-368-4500
Manassas Baptist Church, 8730 Sudley Rd., Manassas, 703-361-2146
Medical Resources
Apply for Health Coverage through Cover Virginia
Greater Prince William Community Health Center
Offers services on a sliding fee scale
(703) 680-7950
9705 Liberia Ave. Suite # 201 Manassas, VA 20110
Click here for Coronavirus Preparedness Information
Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic
(703) 335-2779
9380 Forestwood Lane Suite B, Manassas VA 20110
Mother of Mercy Free Clinic Website
Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics
(703) 993-5880
99 Tremont Street, Manassas, VA 20111
Click here for COVID-19 MAP Clinic Updates
Prince William Area Free Clinic
Phone: (703) 499-9034
Address: 13900 Church Hill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Social/Emotional Resources
Resources for Times of Unrest:
When Bad Things are Happening
How To Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime and War
Other Resources:
Free Virtual Parenting Classes
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
Virtual Calming Room - A place for students and families to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings.
PWCS cares deeply about students’ emotional well-being during their time away from school. If a student is in need of emotional support during this time, please feel free to send an e-mail to studentsupportservices@pwcs.edu. A school mental health or health professional will answer and offer virtual support to students to the best of their ability. This e-mail is not to be used for emergency situations as it will not be monitored 24 hours a day. If a student is ever in an emergency situation, he/she is encouraged to call 911 or utilize one of the resources listed below:
Emergency Resources:
ACTS Helpline 703.368.4141
1.800.SUICIDE (24-hour hotline) 1.800.784.2433
Crisis Text Hotline (24-hour hotline) 741741
PWC Child Protective Services Hotline 703.792.4200
PWC Community Services Board (west)703.792.7800 or (east)703.792.4900
Please email if you have any questions or concerns - we are checking our emails regularly throughout the school day hours!!
Letetia Fender, LMSW Theresa Grant, MA, CAGS, NCSP
School Social Worker School Psychologist
fenderlm@pwcs.edu grantth@pwcs.edu