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 the Maryland Crisis Hotline:
Call: 800-422-0009
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
or Dial
2-1-1 and press 1
Or Call the Montgomery County Crisis Center:
Call: 240-777-4000
Managing Stress and Anxiety
MCPS Waymaking series has a new episode on managing student stress and anxiety
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lessons
MCPS Waymaking talks about the importance of the Social-Emotional Learning lessons your child is engaging in during distance learning.
Parents are you feeling stressed?
Check out this video series with Dr. Christina Connolly, director of psychological services for MCPS.
Parents need attention too! Take care of yourself, so you can help us take care of your children.
Here are some websites/apps that can help children and families relieve some stress and be mentally healthy!
Free Movement & Mindfulness videos for kids. Developed by child development experts!
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Four-part training series on reducing stress and finding balance in your 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.