Community Based Mental Health Services

Resources/Referrals Community Based Mental Health Services

NAME CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES Abused Persons (240) 777-4417 (To report abuse) Victims & offenders of Counseling services for victims and Free emergency services; Program (APP) and (240) 777-4673 (APP 24/hr hotline) abuse; Spanish speaking offenders, legal assistance, assists abuse all other services on Victim Assistance & or (240) 777-4195 (Office) services available victims with locating shelter, ability-to-pay basis Sexual Assault (240) 777-4357 (VASAP 24/hr communication education Program (VASAP) hotline) or (240) 777-1347 (Office) (301) 315-4357 (Rape-Sexual Assault hotline) ACCESS Team (240) 777-1770 Mo. Co. residents with Helps links people to outpatient mental Free Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:00pm MA or no insurance health services and treatment providers Addiction Services 255 Rockville Pike, Ste 145 Anyone; priority given to Walk-in substance abuse assessments Free assessments; fees Coordination Rockville, MD adult Mo. Co. residents and referrals for treatment charged at treatment (240) 777-4710 facilities Child & Adolescent 8818 Georgia Avenue, 1st Floor Children & Adolescents Mental health assessment and psychiatric Sliding scale Mental Health Clinic Silver Spring, MD 20910 evaluation, individual and group therapy, (240) 777-1450 behavior and medication management Choices 5 Choke Cherry Road, Ste 280 Children & Adolescents Services and support for youth with Free Rockville, MD 20850 severe emotional disturbances offered (301) 947-0023 within youth’s natural community www.choicesteam.org environment Crossroads Youth 7676 New Hampshire Ave., Ste 411 Teens & Adolescents Individual and group therapy, referrals, Free Opportunity Center Takoma Park, MD mentoring, youth development program, (301) 422-1270 family program for Latino Parents, African- American Male Empowerment Program Family Services 610 East Diamond Avenue Families & Adolescents Counseling, child development, behavioral Fee based income Agency Gaithersburg, MD 20877 health, and social services for families and (301) 840-2000 mentally ill adolescents. GUIDE Gaithersburg 404 East Diamond Avenue Children, Adolescents, & Individual, group, and family counseling, Sliding Scale Youth Services Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Families assessment and case management, crisis (301) 590 – 9864 Intervention, substance abuse counseling, www.guideprogram.org mentoring, youth development programs Institute for Family 16220 S. Frederick Road Children, Adolescents & Phone consultation, In-home crisis Contact provider for more Centered Services Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Families intervention and stabilization, intensive information (301) 721-9324 case management, support groups, and www.ifcsinc.com psychiatric rehabilitation programs Jewish Social Service 200 Wood Hill Road Children , Adolescents, & Individual counseling and small group Contact provider for more Agency (JSSA) Rockville, MD 20850 Adults; includes services therapy for a variety of issues and information (301) 838-4200 or (301)610-8312 for Hearing impaired challenges, special needs case www.jssa.org management, educational assessment 6123 Montrose Road and advocacy, and career and Rockville, MD 20852 employment services Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 NAME CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES (301) 881-3700 Kennedy Krieger 12301 Academy Way Children and adolescents Behavioral therapy services – Varies depending on Institute Rockville, MD 20852 evaluation/treatment for ages 2-17 for services, contact provider 443-923-9200 or 1-800-873-3377 autism, ADHD, adjustment disorders, for more information www.kennedykreiger.org anxiety, depression, intellectual disability, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), aggression/bullying, family conflict, noncompliance/rule violation, school/academic problems, self-esteem issues, sleep/bedtime problems, social concerns, tantrums/acting out, toileting problems. Mental Health/Addiction Dept. of Health and Human Services Children & Adolescents Screenings and assessment for youth Free Services: Screening & 7300 Calhoun Place, Sute 600 who are suspected of having drug or Assessment Services Rockville, MD 20855 alcohol addictions for Children & (240) 777-1432 Adolescents (SASCA) Mental Health 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Anyone Counseling hotline open 24/7, Direct Free or low-cost Association of Rockville, MD 20851 service, education, and advocacy Montgomery County (301) 424- 0656 programs for individuals with mental (301) 738-CALL (hotline) illness, and homelessness outreach. www.mhamc.org Montgomery County 1301 Piccard Drive Anyone 24/7Psychiatric Crisis Counseling Hotline Free Crisis Center Rockville, MD 20850 and a Mobile Crisis Team available from (301) 738-9697 (hotline) 8:00am-12:00pm (240) 777-4000 (Mobile crisis team) National Alliance for 10750 Connecticut Avenue Families Support, library, advocacy, education Free the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Kensington, MD 20895 courses, and training for family members of Montgomery County (3031) 949- 5852 of mentally ill individuals www.namimc.org National Family 451 Hungerford Drive, Ste 225 Families Individual, family, parent, blended family, Free Resiliency Center Rockville, MD 20850 and couples counseling (301) 610-5666 National Institute of 301-496-5645 or 1-800-411-1222 Anyone Treatment studies – anxiety, depression, Free or low-cost Mental Health (NIMH) www.nimh.nih.gov bipolar d/o, eating d/o, schizophrenia, ADHD/ADD, suicide prevention, borderline d/o, autism/pervasive developmental disorder and mood/behavior problems Noyes Detention 9925 Blackwell Road Adolescents 12-18 years Substance abuse screening and treatment Free Center/Mental Health Rockville, MD 20850 old Program (301) 762 -7800 Potomac Ridge 14901 Broschart Road Children & Teens Inpatient mental health services Accepts most insurance Behavioral Health Rockville, MD 20850 plans (301) 251 -4500 Reginal S. Lourie 12301 Academy Way Children & Adolescents; Outpatient mental health therapy and Contact provider for more Center for Infants and Rockville MD 20850 Spanish speaking treatment information Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 NAME CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES Young Children (301) 984- 4444 services available Regional Institute for 15000 Broschart Road State of MD students in Public, residential, clinical, and Free Children and Rockville, MD 20850 grades 5 -12 with severe educational facility operated by State of Adolescents (RICA) (301) 251 -6900 emotional disabilities Maryland Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene Teen and Young Adult 1400 Spring Street, Ste 200 12-35 year old females Health care clinic offering confidential, $10 office visit, STD Health Connection Silver Spring, MD comprehensive medical care and sexual testing, & birth control (TAYA) (301) 565 -0914 health education. counseling; Sliding Scale www.connectwithteens.com for all other services The Psychiatric 4228 Wisconsin Avenue NW Children & Adolescents Psychiatric/psychological assessments, Accept most forms of Institute of Washington Washington, DC 20016 individual and group therapy, behavior insurance, Medicare, and (202) 885-5610 or (800) 369- 2273 modification, crisis stabilization, and Medicaid www.psychinstitute.com adjunctive therapies The Sante Group Drop-in Center & Psychiatric Children & adults with Mental health services, Psychiatric Varies: free programs, Rehabilitation Program serious mental illness; Rehabilitation Programs, Vocational pre-approval by MA for 7961 Eastern Avenue specializing in co- Programs, Outpatient mental health clinic, payment, sliding scale Silver Spring, MD 20910 occurrence with and case management for persons with options (301) 589-2303 Developmental disabilities, www.thesantegroup.com Disabilities Threshold Services, Inc 1398 Lamberton Drive Anyone Treatment, rehabilitation, and residential Referral required from Silver Spring, MD 20902 programs for individuals with mental private and public-funded (301) 754-1102 illness and/or substance abuse insurance agencies Way Station, Inc www.waystationinc.org Adolescents 11-17 years Child and adolescent therapy, community Contact provider for more 9030 Route 108, Ste A old & their families outreach, day psychiatric rehabilitation, information Columbia, MD 21044 program, outpatient mental health clinic, (410) 740-1901 and residential crisis program

230 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21705 (301) 662-0099

Family Resources CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES ARC of Montgomery 11600 Nebel Street Anyone with a developmental Supports and advocated for people who Free County Rockville, MD 20852 disability have mental retardation and related (301) 984 5777 developmental disabilities Bethesda Cares 7728 Woodmont Avenuve Homeless Individuals Referrals to local shelters, lunch & Free Bethesda, MD 20814 shower program, medical van, Clothing (301) 907 9244 center, eviction prevent program Capital Area Food 645 Taylor Street NW Families Provides emergency food assistance. None – eligibility based Bank Washington, DC 20017 Hunger Lifeline refers callers to on income (202) 526 5344 partnering agencies to obtain access to (202) 639 9770 (Hunger Lifeline) food resources

Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES www.capitalareafoodbank.org Center for Adoption 11120 New Hampshire Ave. Families Individual and family therapy, support Free and reduced cost Support & Education Suite 205 groups for parents and kids, care based on (CASE) Silver Spring, MD 20904 consultation qualification 301-593-9200 www.adoptionsupport.org Cold Weather & Gude Drive Shelter (Men) Homeless Individuals Emergency walk-in shelter for men Free Emergency Shelters 600 E. Gude Drive available from 5pm – 7am Rockville, MD (301) 545 5025

Rainbow Place: Rockville Presbyterian Emergency walk-in shelter (Nov. – Church Mar.) for women available from 7pm- 215 W. Montgomery Avenue 7am, laundry and meal service provided Rockville, MD (301) 762 3363 Department of Human (800) 332-6347 Families who have been Directory of MD Emergency Shelters Free Resources: (410) 767-7329 evicted and Transition Housing in case of an Emergency & (800) 925-4434 immediate crisis. Also visit Transition Housing www.dhr.state.md.us/transit/pdf/homel www.mdhope.org for a list of Housing ist.pdf Counseling Agencies

Department of Social 401 Hungerford Drive, 5th Floor Residents of Montgomery Various family supports: food stamps, None – eligibility based Services of Rockville, MD 20850 County emergency food, cash assistance, on income Montgomery County (240) 777-1245 children’s health insurance, medical www.montgomerycountymd.gov assistance, & other emergency services The Family Services 610 East Diamond Ave. Families, Children, Medicare and Medicaid Neighborhood Opportunity Network Agency, Inc. Suite 100 Adolescents, Adults accepted, some private Center – assistance with Utility Bills, Gaithersburg MD, 20877 insurance accepted Rent, Food, Healthcare, Foreclosure 301-840-2000 Prevention, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, Outpatient Mental Health Care, Domestic Violence Care, career and academic coaching, substance abuse prevention/treatment Friends in Action / 114 W. Montgomery Avenue Families Assistance with rent, housing, clothing, None – eligibility based Interfaith Works Rockville, MD 20850 school supplies, prescriptions; Goal on income (301) 315-1106 (FIA) Setting and education (301) 76- 8682 (Interfaith Works) HELP, Inc. (301) 216- 2510 (Gaithersburg) Families Assists with short term needs: food, None – eligibility based (301) 972 -8481 (Upper Montgomery) rent, mortgage, utilities, prescriptions, on income www.gaithersburghelp.org and transportation Housing Opportunities (240) 773-9000 Families Low-cost and subsidized housing Free Commission (HOC) www.hocmc.org options MANNA Food Center 614 Lofstrand Lane Families Provides perishable and nonperishable None – eligibility based Rockville, MD 20850 foods to families each month on income (301) 424-1130

Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES www.mannafood.org Maryland H.O.P.E. (877) 462-7555 Families Various programs to assist with None – eligibility based Hotline www.mdhope.org mortgage and foreclosure prevention on income Maryland Legal Aid 13 locations in MD Anyone Free legal assistance Free (800) 999-8904 www.mdlab.org Montgomery Cares: (301) 628-3455 Residents of Montgomery Various primary health care services to Varies- see below www.montgomerycares.org County; Multilingual services uninsured and low-income families available at all locations Community Clinic 200 Girard Street Primary care, health-related, and Sliding scale $30-137, Adult & Pediatric Gaithersburg, MD nutrition services Medicare, Medicaid Services (866) 877-7258 (301) 340-7525 (main Office) www.cciweb.org

Mercy Clinic 7-1 Metropolitan Ct Primary health care services Free Gaithersburg, MD (240) 773-0300 www.mercyhealthclinic.org

Mobile Med Care 202 S. Summit Ave. Community-based mobile primary and Free or Sliding Scale Gaithersburg, MD preventative health care service (301) 493-2400 provider www.mobilemedicalcare.org

Holy Cross Health 704 Russell Avenue Health care services $20-65 + $10-20 lab Center (301) 355-7037 fees Montgomery County’s 12900 Middlebrook Road Families Determines eligibility for uninsured Free screening, program Service Eligibility Unit Germantown, MD individuals for various health, dental, fees vary (240) 777-3591 and family planning services Montgomery 14015 New Hampshire Ave #115 Adults 19-59 years old Primary dental health care Contact Provider Volunteer Dental Silver Spring, MD 20904 Clinic (301) 384 9795 Parents Place of 801 Cromwell Park Drive, Ste 103 Children & Adolescents with Resource center for families of children Free Maryland Glen Burnie, MD 21061 disabilities with disabilities and special health care (410) 768-9100 needs Project Family 8311 Wisconsin Avenue, C-19 Children, Adolescents, & Groups & workshops to increase self- $0 - $35, sliding scales Outreach Bethesda, MD 20814 Parents esteem, enhance parenting skills, teach based on family income (301) 840-9637 stress management techniques, & empower people to make life changes Salvation Army 20021 Aircraft Drive Families Emergency assistance for electricity None – eligibility based Germantown, MD 20874 and water bills, food and clothing, on income (301) 515-5354 referrals to local shelters www.montgomery.salarmydc.org SEIU Local 500 901 Russell Avenue, Ste 300 Employees of childcare, Representation of employees to ensure Membership required Gaithersburg, MD 20879 education, and public service a stable workplace, advocate for raises (301) 740-7100 in Washington, DC area and benefits, legal services, and Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES www.seiu500.org discounts at local business SHARE Hyattsville, MD Families Families can purchase a package of Volunteer 2 hours of (301) 864-3115 food including meats & produce for $18 community service St. Luke’s House 6040 Southport Drive Young adults 18-21 years old Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs, Free Bethesda, MD 20814 Vocational/Supported Employment (301) 493-0047 Programs, & career transition services Street Outreach Richard A. Brown High Risk Youth & Youth Prevent, neutralize, and control hostile Free Network 18905 Kingsview Road Gangs behavior using youth development Germantown, MD 20874 programs (240) 372-3876

Alex Arevalo 11711 Georgia Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902 (240) 372-3625 Transitional Sheltered Watkins Mill House Homeless individuals Transitional housing for women Free Housing 20201 Watkins Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD 20886 (301) 444-3355

Bethesda House Shelter Transitional housing, meals, and 4848 Cordell Avenue counseling for mentally ill males Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-9597

The Dwelling Place Transition house (apt. leasing), case 610 W. Diamond Ave, Ste 300 management, child care assistance, (301) 948-1988 and employment counseling

Dorothy Day Place Transition housing, meals, and 251 N. Stonestreet Avenue counseling for women Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 762-8314

The Open Door Transition housing, food, and 113200 Schuylkill Road counseling for youth ages 12-17 Rockville, MD 20852 (301 770-0193 or (800) 486 OPEN

Avery Halfway House 14705 Halfway Road Transitional housing Rockville, MD 20853 Fax: 301-762-4836 [email protected]

Helping Hands Shelter Transitional housing 622 N. Horners Lane

Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES Rockville, MD 20850 Fax: 301-340-2621 Ann Chapman, Director 301-340-2796 [email protected] Edith Williams, 301-340-2796

Private Mental Health Practices*

* Services from the practitioners listed above are not endorsed and I cannot be found liable for services received. Practitioners listed here operate independent businesses. NAME CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES Alvord Baker & 11161 New Hampshire Ave. Chilren & Adolescents Individual/group/family therapy, ADHD, Varies depending on Associates Silver Spring, MD 20904 anxiety, depression, Pervasive service provided 301-593-6554 Developmental Disorder (PDD), social www.alvordbaker.com skills, pediatric diabetes management, resilience. Testing and assessment. Amy Toubas Greaser, 966 Hungerford Drive, Ste 14A Children & Adolescents Individual and group therapy for emotional Fee for service; contact LCPC Rockville, MD 20850 and behavioral problems using a child- provider for pricing (202) 207-6262 centered approach. Sherry Askwith, LCSW- 9053 Shady Grove Ct. Children & Adolescents Groups and seminars Contact provider for C, PC Gaithersburg, MD 20877 pricing 301-330-2361 [email protected] Beverly Celotta, PhD 13517 Haddonfield Lane Children, Teens, & Licensed child and family psychologist Accepts some insurance Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Young adults providing individual counseling, case plans; case-by-case (301) 330 8803 management, and parent coaching payment options for all www.celotta.net others Eileen Bernstein, Once Central Plaza Children, Teens, & Individual counseling, educational Accepts various forms of NCSC, LCPC and 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 914 Parents consultation with parents, adolescent and insurance (clients must Joan Goodman, LCSW- Rockville, MD parent psychotherapy groups. Specialties file), no Managed Care. C, BCD (301) 881-0433 include Emotional Disturbance, Cutting, Groups cost ½ price of and use of animal assisted therapy individual session. Desire Ministries 11900 Grason Lane Children, Adolescents, & Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: utilizes Insurance not accepted, Adults horses to help break down barriers fees vary based on Bowie, MD 20715 service, contact provider

[email protected]

www.desireministries.org

www.EAGALA.org Embracing 941 Russell Avenue, Suite A Children, Teens, Adults Individual counseling in-home Accepts Medicaid, Varies

Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 NAME CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIALTY AREA SERVICES OFFERED FEES Imperfections, Inc Gaithersburg, MD 20879 depending on service and Angela Williams, LCPC 301-655-6896 insurance. Contact Clinical provider for more Psychotherapist information. Expressive Therapy 14808 Physicians Lane #111 Children, Adolescents, & Individual and group therapy, social skills Varies depending on Center, LLC Rockville, MD 20850 Adults groups, psychological and educational service; contact provider (301) 869-1017 testing, ADHD Support, and family for exact pricing www.expressivetherapycenter.com therapy Hospice Caring Inc. 518 South Frederick Ave. Children, adolescents, & Good Grief Club and Bereavement Varies depending on Gaithersburg, MD 20877 adults Services – free counseling groups, camp service 301-869-4673 caring www.hospicecaring.org Jason M. Goldberg, 4815 St. Elmo Ave, Ste 100 Children & Adolescents Individual therapy for youth with behavior Insurance on out-of- LCSW-C, LICSW Bethesda, MD 20814 problems, school-related issues, network basis or (202) 329-7696 depression, anxiety, school phobia, $125/session out-o- www.bethesdapsych.com bullying & divorce. Saturday hours pocket available. Manuel Calero, M.Ed, 932 Hungerford Drive, Ste 39 Children & Adolescents; Individual psychotherapy using solution- Fee for service; contact NCC, LCPC Rockville, MD 20850 Spanish Speaking focused model, and crisis intervention and provider for pricing (240) 481 1301 services available management. Maryland Counseling 20 Courthouse Square, Ste 202 Anyone; Spanish Substance Abuse Counseling Program Accepts major insurance Centers, Inc. Rockville, MD 20850 speaking services including weekly seminars, education, plans; sliding scale (301) 424 6955 available urine screening, and probation reporting available www.mcc-center.com Linda Natoli, LCSW-C 2923-C Olney Sandy-Spring Rd. Children & Adolescents Individual and family therapy Contact provider for Olney, MD 20832 pricing; avg. session $110 301-260-8818 Olney Professionals for www.olneystudentsuccess.com Children & Adolescents Group of professionals in a variety of Varies depending on Student Success fields collaborating to meet children’s service and provider. needs. Professionals in the areas of: Contact providers for speech pathology, psychotherapy, more information coaching, educational consulting, occupational therapy, neuropsychology, and tutoring. Vesta, Inc. 20410 Obersvation Drive, Ste. 108 Children, Adolescents, & Day and residential programs, outpatient Various insurance plans Germantown, MD 20876 Adults; Spanish speaking services – individual, family and group accepted and self-pay 240-296-5862 services available counseling, psychiatric assessment, and available Fax: 301-528-4315 psycho-educational programs for individuals with psychological differences, 8737 Colesville Rd., Ste. 700 supported housing, medication Silver Spring, MD 20910 management 240-296-5860 Fax: 301-588-8880 www.vesta.org

Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 A few more resources Specifics… …ADD/ADHD? Children and adults with ADD (C.H.A.D.D.) Visit www.chadd.org or Call (301) 869-3628 …Adoption? Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) Call (301) 593-9200 or (301) 476-8525 …Alcohol/Substance Abuse? Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Call (301) 949-1222 Alcoholics Anonymous Visit www.Al-Anon-Alateen.org or Call (202) 966-9115 …Autism? Autism Society of America Visit www.autism-society.org …Anxiety? Anxiety Disorder Association of America Visit www.adaa.org …Bipolar Disorder? Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation Visit www.bpkids.org …Child Welfare? Child Welfare Services Call (240) 777-3500 Child Protective Services Call (301) 909-2450 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Visit www.ncmec.org …Clothing? Goodwill Industries Call (301) 527-0970 …Crime/Courts? Montgomery Country District Court Call (301) 279-1406 Crime Solvers Call (301) 217-2255 Department of Juvenile Services Call (301) 279-1580 National Youth Gang Center Visit www.iir.com/nygc …Cutting? Self injury: Self Abuse Finally Ends (SAFE) Visit www.selfinjury.com or Call (800) DONTCUT …Depression/Bipolar? Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Visit www.dbsalliance.org or Call (800) 826-3632 …Disabilities? Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) Call (301) 949-3750 Learning Disabilities Association of America Visit www.ldanatl.org or Call (412) 341-1515 …Dropout? National Dropout Prevention Center Visit www.dropoutprevention.org or Call (864) 656-2599 …Eating Disorders? Family Resources for Education on Eating Disorders Call (301) 585-0358 or (301) 493-4568 National Eating Disorders Association Visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org …Education? U.S. Department of Education Visit www.ed.gov …Food, Housing, etc? United Way’s 211 Visit www.211.org or Dial 2-1-1 or Call (800) 492-0618 (Howard Co.) …Local Hospitals? Children’s National Medical Center Call (202) 476 BEAR (Main) (301) 765-5400 (Rockville Outpatient Ctr) Holy Cross Hospital Call (301) 754-7000 Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health System Call (301) 896-3100 (Main) or (301) 896-3939 (On-Call) Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Call (240) 826-6000 (Main) or (240) 826-6053 (Emergency Room) Washington Adventist Hospital Call (301) 891-7600 (Main) or (301) 891-5070 (Emergency Room) …Medicare? Contact the Social Security Administration Call (800) 772-1213 …Poison? National Capital Poison Center Call (202) 625-333 or (202) 362-8563 …Runaways? National Runaway Hotline Call (800) 621-4000 Operation Runaway Hotline Call (800) 204-8600 Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013 …Suicide? National Hopeline Network Call (800) SUICIDE National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call (800) 273 TALK

How can you find additional resources?  Visit the following websites for access to more local resources:

o www.infomontgomery.org: Countywide database of resources in which you can search according to type of service needed

o www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org: MCPS website where Parents and Students can find school related information and resources

o www.montgomerycounty.gov: Montgomery County website in which you can search for county-based mental health, family, and other resources

o www.mccpta.net/specedCal.html and www.mccpta.net/SupportGroups.html: List of upcoming workshops, seminars, and support groups compiled by the Montgomery County PTA

o www.groups4kids.com: Online guide and directory to therapeutic and psycho-educational groups for children and teenagers in the Washington, DC Metro area

 Check with your insurance company for recommendations of practitioners that accept your insurance plans

 Ask your primary care physician or family doctor for a referral to a mental health agency or practitioner

 Contact associations and/or organizations dedicated to your specific need or area of concern to obtain more information

 Consult with trusted friends, family members, and your child’s teachers, Counselor, and Administrators for additional recommendations and/or referrals

Jenny Ficco Sherwood ES Updated June 2013