Mental Health Supports

If you are a student or the parent/guardian of a student who is experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal thoughts or actions of self-harm, please call Maryland's Helpline (formerly Maryland Crisis Hotline):

Please call 211, Press 1 or

TEXT your ZIP code 898-211 (TXT-211) or

visit 211MD.org

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


Or Call the Montgomery County Crisis Center:

Call: 240-777-4000


MD MindHealth Text Program

If you find yourself struggling with your mental health and needing additional support, please enroll in the MD MindHealth text program. Once you opt-in to the text program you will receive messages twice weekly that provide support and contain local resources to help maintain mental wellbeing. Currently, messages are in English or Spanish.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Free Movement & Mindfulness videos for kids. Developed by child development experts!

An App for Meditation & Sleep!

A free Meditation App appropriate for all ages!

Four-part training series on reducing stress and finding balance in your everyday life

Your mental wellness is our mission.

We help children, youth and adults rebuild their emotional lives after loss, illness, violence and trauma.



(founded as Hospice Caring in 1989) serves children, adults and families facing life-threatening illness and experiencing the death of a loved one.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.