Counseling Resources
Emergency Phone Number Resources
- Crisis Center Hotline: 240-777-4000
Provides immediate responses to crisis situations for all residents of Montgomery County - Youth Crisis Hotline: 301-738-9697
Provides confidential and anonymous support by trained counselors 24 hours a day - Montgomery County Hotline: 301-738-2255
Provides confidential and anonymous support by trained counselors 24 hours a day - Health and Human Services Information Line: 240-777-1245
Provides easy access to information about health and human services programs in Montgomery County - Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 240-777-4417
- Partner Abuse Crisis Line: 240-777-4673
Provides 24 hours assistance for victims of mate - related physical abuse, including shelter and counseling services - Victim Assistance and Sexual Assalt Hotline: 240-777-4357
Provides 24 hour counseling, information and referral for persons who are victim of crime, including rape or sexual assult - Emergency Shelter: 240-777-4000
- Gang Tip Line: 240-773-GANG (240-773-4264)
24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave an anonymous tip regarding gang activity - Gang Prevention Hotline: 240-777-1245
Provides parents and teens with information about gang prevention and intervention services - Safe Schools Hotline: 301-517-5995
24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave an anonymous tip about a problem or unsafe situation at your school. If you see something dangerous DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! - Operation Runaway Hotline: 800-204-8600
Provides 24 hour telephone crisis intervention for youth on the run or youth considering running away; consultation for concerned parents or community members - Family Stress Line: 800-243-7337
Provides 24 hour crisis support and consultation for parent stress management and child behavior management
Helpful Websites
- InfoMontgomery:
- InfoMontgomery is a directory of information on community services for children, teens, families, adults and seniors available in Montgomery County.
- Edline:
- Check your student's grades on Edline.
- Kensington Wheaton Youth Services:
- KWYS is a community and school-based program that provides prevention education, mental health, and support services for youth and their families.
- Family Services Agency, Inc.:
- Family Services Agency, Inc. provides high-quality services to foster health and well-being in the home, school and community.
- Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health:
- Potomac Ridge is the most comprehensive provider of mental health services in the National Capital area.
- Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA):
- JSSA provides wide range of counseling, educational and career services, in-home support, hospice and nursing care and social services.
- Resources for Maryland Families:
- This Maryland State Government website offers resources for all your family’s needs, from education to finances to food.
- Home Computer Support:
- Project Reboot and Phoenix Computers are both non-profit organizations that refurbish computers and sell them at a low ($15-$25) to no cost to families.