Through ESSER grant funds, Student Services has created the “Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Team” to support schools around the issue of substance use and abuse prevention. This is a partnership with Thrive Behavioral Health and the team is comprised of two licensed mental health and addictions clinicians who will come to the schools to screen, assess, intervene, and refer students who are at-risk of substance use or abuse. They will also be available to provide psychoeducation in groups or a table at lunch with materials and the opportunity to ask questions. 

In addition to direct counseling for students and families and referrals to outside agencies, this team is also available to provide professional development for staff and lessons in the classroom on the topic of substance use and abuse prevention. This team will be available to all schools in AACPS, including elementary schools. If you are interested in referring a student to this service and/or accessing prevention supports from the team, please contact the student's school counselor or a member of this team.

Anne Arundel County Food Line (for Senior Citizens) - 410-222-0282. This line is for senior citizens needing assistance with accessing food or food services.

Food Bank - 410-923-4255.  This line is dedicated for individuals or families in need of assistance with accessing food or food services.

Meade High School: Friday School Backpack Program -  Please contact our school social worker, Liz Saperstein if your student would like to receive a food backpack on fridays.