Mental Health Support
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:
call the Maryland Crisis Hotline
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
800-422-0009
dial
2-1-1 and press 1
text the Crisis Text Line & National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
ACT to 741741
or call
1-800-273-2555
Clinical and supportive resources include:
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians (10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Remote evaluations and telemedicine
Phone consultations for follow-up about Facebook Live events
Questions about best way to manage kids at home
Daily tips for parenting during the crisis via email
Comprehensive resources for parents on COVID-19
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
How do you calm anxiety that your child might have around COVID-19? These tips from Stamford Health's pediatric experts may help.
Free movement & mindfulness videos for kids, developed by child development experts!
Four-part training series on reducing stress and finding balance in everyday life.
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.
A Resource & Information Guide to answer questions about COVID-19, such as accessing healthcare and how circumstances such as homelessness and incarceration are impacted by the pandemic.