Event

The Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Family Forum

When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

Description:

Family Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and Montgomery Goes Purple, will host a family forum on mental health and substance use prevention to provide expertise and resources to students, staff, and families regarding the dangers of substance use.

Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m.–noon
Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

Attendees will learn about the dangers of fentanyl, alcohol, and other substances; information to keep students safe; school and community-based substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives and what insurance is required to cover.

Workshop topics will include:

  • starting conversations on substance use;
  • accessing treatment;
  • resources and insurance coverage and non-opioid pain management options;
  • and more.

School-based mental health providers will have the opportunity to gain information on how to support students and families with substance use prevention programming. This event will also include Narcan training and distribution, and a resource fair.

  • Breakfast will be provided and the middle and high school with the most attendees will receive free ice cream during their school lunch.
  • Students will receive four student service learning hours for attending the event.
  • Parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members can RSVP here

If you have any questions, please contact The Division of Psychological Services, Office of Well-Being and Student Services, at 240-740-5640.

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