Community Resources
Below you will find useful links to resources in the Montgomery County community, which focus on supporting youth & families:
FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
Instructional videos on how to complete the online free/reduced lunch application for school year:
English Version
Spanish Version
Link to free/reduced lunch (FARMS) online application form:
Parents/Guardians complete and submit the Online application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES
Lead4Life Re-Engagement Program - Supports youth between the ages of 16-24 who have not graduated from high school to get connected to education and employment opportunities (GED, High School Diploma, Employment/Training, Trade School, Apprenticeship Program, Internships...) Contact: Arrington@lead4lifeinc.org
Recovery and Academic Program (RAP) - RAP provides Montgomery County youth with free, comprehensive services to address their academic needs, as well as their substance use struggles.
Application: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/335-75.pdf
Consent Form: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/335-75a.pdf
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Montgomery County Crisis Center: 240-777-4000 (24 hours)
Walk-In Service: 1301 Piccard Drive Rockville, MD (24 hours)
Provides immediate responses to crisis situations for all residents of Montgomery County
ChildLink Mental Health: 240-777-4769
ChildLink is an information and referral service for families of young children. Callers may receive simple referrals, consultation on child development or parents issues, or linkages and follow up for families presenting more complex or at-risk situations which require early intervention services. ChildLink also assists families and providers in accessing mental health consultations on-site in child care programs.
Montgomery County Hotline: 301-738-2255
Provides confidential and anonymous support by trained counselors 24 hours a day
Screening Assessments Services for Children and Adolescents (SASCA): 240-777-1430
Offers confidential screenings for substance abuse and referrals are made for treatment
Youth Crisis Hotline: 301-738-9697
Provides confidential and anonymous support by trained counselors 24 hours a day
FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
MCPS Parent Academy: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/
Includes resources for supporting your student during COVID-19.
Child Welfare Services: 240-777-4417 (24 hours)
This program investigates report of suspected child abuse and neglect to ensure the safety of children and help families stay together. This hotline responds to calls about children living in Montgomery County.
Dept. of Recreation: 240-777-6840
Family Services: 240-683-6580 X206
Offers counseling and family treatment from a licensed mental health professional in the client's home or in a community setting
Housing Assistance: 240-777-3075
SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE RESOURCES
Do I Have Alcohol Poisoning or a Bad Hangover?
https://capobythesea.com/do-i-have-alcohol-poisoning-or-a-bad-hang-over/
TheTruth.org (dedicated to providing facts about vaping):
OFFICE OF STUDENT SUPPORT & WELL-BEING
Resource Guide of Montgomery County Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qBnyh_-LqgAvW75aY26eVgL-7-0FPAJ62prpRcMRN8o/edit?usp=sharing