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 use the resources in this document or call 9-1-1 if an emergency.
Local Resources
Crisis Hotlines:
Montgomery County Crisis Center - (240) 777-4000
Victim Assistance & Sexual Assault Hotline - (240) 777-4357, (240) 777-1347 (TTY)
Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting - (240) 777-4417, (240) 777-3556 (TTY)
Partner Abuse Crisis Line - (240) 777-4673
Youth Crisis Hotline - (301) 738-9697
Maryland Youth Crisis Line - (800) 422-0009
Family Stress Line - (800) 243-7337
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National Resources
Crisis Hotlines:
Operation Runaway Hotline - (800) 204-8600
National Hopeline Network - (800) SUICIDE (784-2433)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Human Trafficking Hotline - 1 (888) 373-7888
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - 1 (800) 662-HELP (4357)
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