for Students and Staff

LGBTQ+ Information

MCPS takes pride in the level of support for both students and staff that identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. We have welcoming, affirming schools, classrooms, teams, and clubs. We value all of our children, youth, teachers, staff, and parents.

WHERE TO GET HELP

Emergency Numbers

24/7 free suicide crisis support, available by call, text, or chat:

   800-273-8255  

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  

24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ youth, 100% confidential and free:

   Text “START” to 678-678, Call 1-866-488-7386 or Chat

The Trevor Project  

24/7 free local Montgomery County Crisis Center, in person or call:

 240-777-7000 (24/7)

Montgomery County Crisis Center  
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LGBTQ Information

Dates to Remember

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Wednesday, June 22
Maryland Trans Resilience Conference

Thursday, June 23
MoCo Pride Youth Forum
Maryland Trans Resilience Conference

Friday, June 24
MoCo Pride on the Field

Saturday, June 25
MoCo Pride Youth Picnic

Sunday, June 26
MoCo Pride in the Plaza

Thursday, July 14
NonBinary People's Day

The Great LGBTQIA+ Guide

60 page comprehensive guidebook for all

View full LGBTQIA+ Guide

  • Activities and Drop In Centers
  • Coming Out
  • Healthcare
  • Transgender resources
  • Parent Information
  • School Counselor and GSA Sponsors
  • Cultural/Racial Intersectionality
  • Faith
  • Military
  • Visibility and Empowerment