Fall 2026 Training Program for Parents/Guardians of Anxious Students

September 4th, 2026

This fall, HCPSS again will offer SPACE, a no-cost, evidenced-based training program to assist parents/guardians in helping their children manage anxiety. HCPSS will offer five SPACE groups, listed below. Each group will be facilitated by two licensed HCPSS mental health staff members.

• Two groups for parents of middle and high school students (one virtual and one in-person)
• Two groups for parents of elementary students (one virtual and one in-person)
• One group for parents of students in the Compass and Bridges programs (in-person)

All groups will meet weekly, starting the week of October 5, 2026 and for a total of seven sessions. There will be no meetings the week of Thanksgiving Break (November 23- 27). The end dates for groups will vary depending on the number of sessions skipped.

Please note:

• SPACE provides parents/guardians with a forum to connect and share their experiences as well as an opportunity to learn strategies to better support their anxious children. SPACE is educational in nature and not considered therapy.
• Each session builds on the previous one. As such, parents/guardians should consider whether they can attend all seven sessions prior to committing to the program.
• SPACE groups are primarily conducted in English. If you have a need for a group in a different language, please indicate this on the registration form. HCPSS aims to offer groups in additional languages in the future.

Parents/guardians interested in participating in SPACE should complete the registration form below that is associated with the group they wish to join by September 23, 2026. Please note that capacity is limited; parents/guardians may be placed on a waitlist if sessions fill up.

Parents who submit a registration form will be contacted by an HCPSS staff member, who will confirm participation in one of the groups and/or placement on the waitlist.

Questions about the Fall 2026 SPACE program should be emailed to SocialWorkServicesSpace@hcpss.org.

Additional information on the SPACE program can be found online.

Parents of Middle & High School Groups – Register

Option 1: In-Person

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Harper’s Choice Middle School

Option 2: Virtual

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6-7:30pm

Parents of Elementary School Groups – Register

Option 1: In-Person

Day: Wednesdays
Location: Laurel Woods Elementary School
Time: 6-7:30pm

Option 2: Virtual

Day: Thursdays
Time: 6-7:30pm

Parents of Students in Bridges Program or Compass Programs – Register

Format: Virtual
Day: Tuesdays
Location: Homewood Center
Time: 6-7:30pm