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New Content 6/17/25 - Mental Health RESET
Emergent Issues
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
Suicide Prevention
MCFRS Professional Mental Wellness Resources
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.
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 -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:
When: 9 AM on the first and third Tuesday of each month (Beginning Tuesday 1/21/25)
Where: 2301 Research Blvd, Suite 106, Rockville, MD
Virtual Option: Available if you reside within Maryland state lines
Who: Open to MCFRS personnel and their families
Benefits:
Tackle relationship challenges related to emergency services work
Gain support and insights from peers
Develop strategies for effective communication and work-life balance
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:
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Children/Adolescents
Stress Management
Mood Disturbances (Depression, Anxiety, etc.)
Substance Use
Relationship Difficulties
Occupational Stressors
Adjustment Issues
Lori Rieckelman, LCSW-C
MCFRS Staff Therapist
Office: 240-773-8994 Cell: 240-876-5790
Lori.Rieckelman@montgomerycountymd.gov
Experience working with:
Marriage/Couples Counseling
Parenting Issues
Grief and Loss
Stress Management
Mood Disturbances (Depression, Anxiety, etc.)
Substance Use
Relationship Difficulties
Occupational Stressors
Retirement Transitioning
Nicholas K. Young, LMSW, MDiv
MCFRS Staff Therapist
Office: 240-773-8992 Cell: 301-830-1866
Nicholas.Young@montgomerycountymd.gov
Experience working with:
Marriage/Couples Counseling
Identity Development
Family Therapy
Trauma
Occupational Stressors
Children/Adolescents
Adjustment Issues
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:
Connecting with different specialists (i.e. Neurologists, Psychiatrists, or other medical providers)
Finding a therapist outside of MCFRS (Use the External Clinician Referral Form to request this service)
Finding local support groups for various issues (i.e. cancer, Parkinson's, parenting issues, neurological issues, substance use, etc.)
Accessing various types of educational information regarding mental health issues
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
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)
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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)
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:
IAFF Resources
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)
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.
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