• Takoma Therapy 

  • Social Emotional Regulation Group for Boys

  • Social Emotional Regulation Group for Girls

• Montgomery County Counseling Center:  The talented therapy team at Montgomery County Counseling Center offers a variety of mental health services designed to help you and your family thrive and succeed. These therapy services include:

• Child Therapy

• Teen Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Parent Coaching

• DBT

• Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling

• Adult Therapy

• Online Therapy

• Groups and Workshops

• Kentland Psychotherapy

  • In person and telemedicine services 

  • 240-252-3349

• Mental Health Association of Maryland 

• Cervello Wellness - Psychiatric Group 

• Psychology Today - Find a Therapist 

• Psychologist Locator  - Find the right psychologist for you

• Healing Practice Counseling 

  • Teen Groups 

• Rainbow Pathways - My name is Shannon Selwyn and I am a licensed mental health therapist with a private practice in Maryland. My specialties are with the LGBTQIA+ community.  I also specialize in folks with neurodivergence such as ADHD, autism, sensory needs, difficulty adjusting, etc.  Shannon Selwyn, LCSW-C

• Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington - a group of psychologists and social workers with years of expertise in working with children and adolescence and their families, both individually and in groups

  • 1. • Helping families seek psycho-educational assessments.

• Helping students receive proper diagnoses and treatment for mood disorders.

• A safe supportive environment to refer students and families to.

• An outlet for you to address your own caregiver burnout.

• Compass Health Center (Silver Spring) 

  • 1. • Mood & Anxiety Program

       • School Refusal Program

       • After-School Program

       • OCD & Complex Anxiety Program & Services

       • Mental Health & Substance Use Program

• Resnik Psychology  - Resnik Psychology also does group therapy and parent groups for adolescent help

• Jonah Green and Associates (adolescent and group therapy) 

• Cornerstone Montgomery Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Therapy)

• 211 -  United Way 211 connects you to expert, caring help, and every call is completely confidential. It's a vital partner to many organizations, businesses, and government agencies.

Here are some of the services they provide:

• Paying bills

• Caregiver resources

• Contacting a local 211

• Crisis & emergency

• Disaster recovery

• Housing and expenses

• Food programs and benefits

• Health, healthcare expenses, mental health, and substance use

• Healthy Foundations Group (301-970-4001) -  for parents who have BCBS/Carefirst insurance trying to find mental health services for their kids.  They also see young children, adolescents, families, and adults.  They are in Bethesda, but they are still using telehealth for all services.  

• Maryland Post-Adoption Program 

• The Renfrew Center (Expert Eating Disorder Treatment) 

• Core Service Agent/Child Welfare Voluntary Placement

• Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults 

• Collaboration Council

• Family Justice Center

• BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Resources 

• Crisis Center/CAAS 

• Eating Disorders

• Signs of Suicide for Parents and Caregivers

• Ted Talk - What you should know about Vaping and E-Cigarettes 

• Teen Vaping and what you need to know

• Choose Consent 

• Understanding Sexual Assault 

• Self Injury  

• Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

• Substance Abuse  -Child and Adolescent Assessment Services (CAAS)

• Al Anon

• Screening and Assessment Services for Children and Adolescents (SASCA) 

• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 

• Everymind - services connect people in need

  • Montgomery County hotline (24/7): phone, text, chat support -- you do not have to be in crisis to connect. 

• Montgomery County Family Justice Center

• Montgomery County Crisis Center

  • Immediate response to mental health / situational crisis by phone, walk-in, & mobile outreach (24/7) 

• The Tree House, Montgomery County, MD

• The Family Tree, Baltimore, MD

• Prevent Child Abuse America

• Child Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• Child Maltreatment Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Department of Health and Human Services, Montgomery County, MD

• Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP), Montgomery County, MD

• Call MC311- Montgomery County Information Line

• The Montgomery County Family Justice Center   

• Devoted Wellness and Counseling Services - Services provided: drug screenings, therapy, and PRP, and they have a 24/7 phone line to make appointments. They’re located at 11224 Georgia Ave. Suite 4 in Wheaton. 

• Saturday School - Affordable academic tutoring for grades K – 12

• Bethesda Scholars - 

  • Providing Quality Tutoring: We are committed to providing the best tutoring possible. Our tutors are carefully selected - they excel academically and have succeeded in the subjects they tutor.

  • A Holistic Approach: With guidance from our tutors, students learn to prioritize tasks, set goals, manage schedules, and cultivate efficient study habits, equipping them with the tools for academic success and personal growth.

  • Inspiring a Love of Learning: A comfortable and engaging learning environment helps students enjoy what they are learning. Working with a peer is fun and helps students become more receptive to school and learning new things.

  • Helping Students Reach Their Full Capacity: Succeeding academically is a rewarding experience which our tutors hope to share. By building the confidence and motivation of students, students can reach their personal aspirations.

• LSF Tutoring Program - Our tutoring program provides academic support to PreK-12th grade students in math and reading and will be on Saturdays at three locations. The school year will run from Sept 14th, 2024 to May 17th, 2025. The sessions will be held from 9:40 am to 12 pm. If you're interested in tutoring with us, please complete the LSF Tutor Sign Up Form 2024-2025. You can find additional information about our tutoring program at the LSF Tutor Resource Padlet.  Please share this information with others who are interested in tutoring with us. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us!

  • • • DC In-Person Tutoring Site: National Cathedral School - Hearst Hall- Cafeteria 3612 Woodley Rd, NW Washington, DC 20016

      • PGC In-Person Tutoring Site University of Maryland 1110 Stamp Student Union College Park, MD 201742

      • MC In-Person Tutoring Site 8700 Georgia Ave, Suite#500 Silver Spring, MD 20910

• Tungsten Prep - Tungsten Prep is a DMV-based tutoring company that supports middle and high school students through the challenging academics the incredible schools in this area provide. We also help students with college entrance items such as essay support, AP exam prep, and SAT/ACT tutoring. We are proud to have supported local schools such as Takoma Park Middle School for the last seven years.  At Tungsten Prep, we are committed to providing personalized and effective tutoring services that cater to each student's unique needs. We want to support students in increasing not just their content knowledge but also their confidence and love for learning! We achieve this with a well-trained staff and a hand-selected tutor process for all incoming students. Below you can find a few highlights of our approach and what we offer our schools and families: 

• Personalized Learning Plans: we take an individualized approach to each and every student to ensure we are meeting them where they are and helping them work toward their personal goals. 

• Experienced Tutors: Our staff is experienced and well-trained tutors ready to support students. 

• Flexible Tutoring Options: We offer both in-person and online support for our families, and does our best to integrate tutoring into the students existing schedule to preserve their extracurriculars and promote a healthy school-life balance. 

• Teacher-Tutor Collaboration: When needed, we work with teachers to learn about students academic needs. 

• Tutor Selection Process: Every family that works with us first goes through the intake process wherein I learn about their needs, schedule, learning disabilities, and preferences to inform my tutor selection. 

• Lingo Mundo Academy - Lingo Mundo Academy offers online Group Classes and Private Lessons in French, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic and English IB/AP and as a second language.

• WJ Tutors -WJ Student Tutors is a non-profit organization led by Walter Johnson High School students that supports global access to free online education. Their goal is to give elementary and middle school students the opportunity to be tutored by current high school students free of charge.WJ Student Tutors has recruited the most qualified high school students to tutor K-8 students in several subject areas.  Whether students are looking for homework help, assistance in subjects they are struggling in, or are simply looking to get ahead, WJ Student Tutors wants to help.Tutoring will take place online via Zoom and, as previously stated, will come at no charge to students or their families.

• Robert Guise Tutoring -Are you looking to strengthen your child's critical reading skills? Are you looking to build confidence in your kid's writing abilities? If so, please contact Robert Guise. 

  • • Robert Guise is a tenured MCPS English teacher who is also the director of a writing academy, Robert Guise Tutoring, www.robertguisetutoring.com. Robert Guise designs an individualized curriculum that will challenge students' critical thinking, build active close reading skills, and teach effective argument and analysis writing while working through the writing process. Mr. Guise meets with groups of students in person as well as individuals on Google Meet. 

    • Reserve a spot on Robert's summer schedule by emailing him at robertguisetutoring@gmail.com or by calling him at 301.520.6680. You may visit his website, www.robertguisetutoring.com, for more information.

• Stepping Stone Tutoring  - Free one-on-one Homework Help to students who are having difficult times completing their school work. In Homework Help, tutors will help guide the student through the work and explain topics the student does not understand. We have, thus far, tutored 50+ students in over 20 courses and have gotten many positive reviews from both parents and students. As we are supervised by a Montgomery County teacher and are a part of the community at Montgomery Blair High School (as a school club), We strive for excellence and make sure all tutors are well qualified, sociable, and prepared with solid lesson plans. The 45+ tutors on our team are eager to share their knowledge with any student regardless of grade or skill level.   

• StudentVue & ParentVue

• MCPS Academics

• Homework Resources

• College & Career Preparation

Cyberbullying.org

Here are a few tips and resources that may be helpful:

• Set Clear Limits: Establish times when phones should be put away, similar to our school policy, to reduce distractions and temptation. Creating a clear schedule can help set boundaries.

• Family Tech Planner: Common Sense Media has a helpful tech tracker for families: Family Tech Planner

• Guide to Cell Phone Usage: Common Sense Media also provides insights on managing cell phone use for children: Cell Phone Guide for Parents

Setting Up Parental Controls

• iPhone: How to Set Up Parental Controls on iPhone

• Android: How to Set Up Parental Controls on Android

Video Tutorials: If you prefer visual instructions, these videos walk through setting limits on phones:

• Video 1 (great step-by-step guide)

• Video 2

• Video 3

• Family Sharing Setup

These resources provide free ways to monitor phone usage. For those interested in exploring additional parental control apps, this guide lists some top-rated options: Parental Control Apps