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About Us
Counseling
- Youth Counseling Program
Family
Support
- Healthy Families
Early
Learning
- ReadySteps
- Growing Minds
Community
Engagement
Join Us
Donate

Youth Counseling Make A Referral (Caregiver, Self, or Community Member)

Youth Counseling Make A Referral (Caregiver or Self)

Your Name*
Relationship to Youth*
Youth's Name*
Youth's Pronouns*
Youth's Date of Birth*
Youth's Preferred Language*
Caregiver's Name*
Caregiver's Phone*
Caregiver's Email*
Caregiver's Preferred Language*
Youth lives in one of the following counties:*
- Albemarle County
- Charlottesville
- Louisa County
- Fluvanna County
- Greene County
- Nelson County
- Other
Youth must live in one of the above counties to participate. Please visit our Resources Page for other local healing opportunities. If you would like referral options, please call 434.906.0763 or email counselingreferrals@readykidscville.org.
Reasons for seeking counseling services with Youth Counseling at ReadyKids:*
Has the youth experienced any of the following events? (check all that apply)*
- Victim of a crime
- Witness to domestic violence
- Witness to community violence
- Experienced traumatic discrimination
- Experienced trauma related to immigration
- Experienced concerns related to gender identity and/or sexual identity
- Other
Please describe any current concerns or symptoms the youth may be experiencing:*
Are there any ongoing or upcoming court or custody issues? Please describe (If not applicable, please enter N/A):*
What services are already in place for the youth?
- DSS
- DCJS
- School-Based Supports
- Mentoring
- Mental Health Counseling
- Other
- None
Please describe other supports in place:
Youth would benefit from (referral coordinator will discuss options/eligibility):*
- Trauma Counseling
- Short-Term Teen Counseling
- Unsure
Youth is willing to engage in the counseling process*
- Yes
- No
Youth must be aware of counseling referral and willing to engage in the process in order to participate
If person making the referral is not the caregiver, is the caregiver aware that this counseling referral is being submitted?
- Yes
- No
Note: Someone will follow up with you within 3 days to discuss the referral, gather any necessary additional information, and screen for counseling program eligibility. Please call 434-906-0763 if you need additional information.

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Phone: (434) 296-4118
Fax: (434) 295-2638

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Charlottesville, VA 22902

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A few weeks ago, friends, family, ReadyKids staff,

A few weeks ago, friends, family, ReadyKids staff, and community members gathered together to honor Eddie Harris. The City commemorated his profound impact on our community through a bench dedication in Washington Park.
Eddie touched countless lives through programs like REAL Dads and Engaged Fathers & Men. We know his reach extended far beyond these two touchpoints. He leaves behind a powerful legacy of service and a deep love for his community.
Thank you to the City of Charlottesville for celebrating the life and legacy of our dear friend, Eddie. ❤️

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Join us in our work today with the link in our bio, and give some digital flowers by tagging another nonprofit that deserves a shoutout below! 🌼💖

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