MCFRS Mental Wellness Information

Emergent Issues

Montgomery County Crisis Center (tel.: 240-777-4000)

The Crisis Center provides free crisis services 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year. 

No appointment required. 

Services are provided by telephone (tel.: 240-777-4000) or in person at 1301 Piccard Drive in Rockville  (click address for directions). The Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) provides emergency crisis evaluations for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.  Full crisis assessments and treatment referrals are provided for all crises, both psychiatric and situational.

Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Dial 9-8-8 or visit this link here

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

MCFRS Professional Mental Wellness Resources

Services provided by the MCFRS Mental Health Team are free of cost to MCFRS staff/volunteers and their immediate family members. MCFRS Mental Health Services are strictly confidential and are not associated with fitness for duty or return to work evaluations. Below you will find the MCFRS Mental Health Team contact information and we are available via call, text, or email. 

***MCFRS Mental Wellness Services -- Video/telehealth services are available.***

If you would like to schedule an appointment, consult with one of the MCFRS mental wellness providers, or if you have any questions regarding mental health signs/symptoms*, please complete the form below. We will respond by the next business day (Mon - Fri; excludes holidays). If your concerns require immediate attention, please reference the "Emergent Issues" section above or contact the Peer Support & CISM Hotline (240-777-2277). Your responses are confidential and will only be seen by the MCFRS Mental Wellness Team. 

Services Request Form

Group Request Form

If you would like help finding a clinician outside of MCFRS, please complete our External Clinician Referral Form

*We are also available via text/call/email if you have questions of how to better support/communicate with others who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.

Relationship Support Group -Click here for more info- *New Content* 

Relationship Support Group for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service


Facilitated by the Mental Wellness Team, our Relationship Support Group provides a supportive environment for members to explore romantic relationships. Understanding the unique pressures faced by emergency services personnel, the group focuses on strategies for maintaining healthy relationships, enhancing communication, and balancing work-life demands.


Details:


Benefits:


This group is designed with confidentiality and empathy at its core, welcoming members in any stage of a relationship. It's a space to strengthen relationship skills among a community familiar with the demands of the profession. Enhance your personal well-being and job satisfaction by joining us. Your participation in this group or any MCFRS Mental Wellness services is confidential and will not be used in any fitness for duty evaluations or for any involvement regarding your work status.

Dr. Rebecca Lee

MCFRS Psychologist Supervisor 

Office : 240-773-8993 Cell: 202-527-4113

Rebecca.Lee@montgomerycountymd.gov

Experience working with:

Lori Rieckelman, LCSW-C

MCFRS Staff Therapist

Office: 240-773-8994 Cell: 240-876-5790 

Lori.Rieckelman@montgomerycountymd.gov

Experience working with:

Nicholas K. Young, LMSW, MDiv

MCFRS Staff Therapist

Office: 240-773-8992 Cell: 301-830-1866

Nicholas.Young@montgomerycountymd.gov

Experience working with:

Tee Daniels

MCFRS Mental Wellness Administrative Aide

Office: 240-773-8990      Cell: 301-284-0419

Temple.Daniels@montgomerycountymd.gov

Provides assistance for FRS members and their families with:

Release of Information Consent Form

Note: This form is used for providing your consent for other medical or mental health professionals and the MCFRS Mental Health Team to collaborate freely about your previous and/or current treatment.

Additional Mental Wellness Support

Peer Support & Critical Incident Stress Management (PS-CISM) Team

To Activate

1. Call 240-777-2277

2. Leave a voicemail message.

3. Include a phone number where you can be reached.

4. The on-duty PS-CISM facilitator will be paged automatically, and should return your call within fifteen minutes.

Non-Crisis Peer Support

PS-CISM members can provide confidential support and resources for personal issues, work issues, depression, and PTSD. 

frs.ps-cism@montgomerycountymd.gov (include a contact # and return email address) or call the hotline tel.: 240-777-2277 (leave a name and call back number)

---OR---

Click here to find a therapist outside of MCFRS


Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. 


SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA Website


Click the link below for a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems:

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

IAFF Resources

IAFF Peer Support

IAFF Office number for Peer Support, tel.: 301-762-6611

IAFF Peer Support mobile number, Eric Fessenden, tel.: 410-310-3085

Browse on your own: IAFF Behavioral Health Program Video Resources (peer support, trauma and resiliency, and suicide); and Online Recovery Meetings

IAFF Recovery Center (Upper Marlboro, MD)

Inpatient addiction and PTSD treatment facility for IAFF members, tel.: 240-681-6000

Firestrong Support Line

24/7 Firefighter & Family Crisis and Support Line

tel.: 844-525-FIRE (3473)

Crisis Text Line

Text “CONNECT” to 741741

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To access ComPsych GuidanceResources®

1. Call tel.: 855-350-1750 to speak with a counseling professional who will guide you to the services you require, OR

2. Visit ComPsych GuidanceResources® online at www.guidanceresources.com and enter MCG as the company ID.