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

MCPS Waymaking series on Mental Health topics on MCPSTV channel on Youtube.  Playlist link

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!

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.