Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources

For general assistance, contact DHHS, Behavioral and Crisis Services , Mental Health Association of Montgomery County or NAMI of Montgomery County

Important Numbers

Montgomery County Mental Health Access Team (240) 777-1770, (240) 777-1236 (TTY) Provides information and referral to Montgomery County residents who have Maryland Medical Assistance or those with no insurance, about outpatient mental health providers serving Montgomery County. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

Montgomery County Hotline (301) 738-CALL (2255) Provides confidential and anonymous support by trained counselors through a 24-hour telephone active listening and referral service for Montgomery County. Mental Health Association.

Core Service Agency (240)777-1400 Serves as the state-mandated local mental health authority and is responsible for the planning, management and monitoring of Public Mental Health Services for children with serious emotional disturbances & adults with serious & persistent mental illness. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

TherapistLine (301) 738-7176 Provides a system of referral for individuals who have limited or no financial resources for mental health outpatient therapy in Montgomery County. Individuals are linked with competent mental health professionals who accept a sliding scale fee. Mental Health Association.

Helplines Counseling Assistance and Evaluation Support Groups Violence Prevention

Persons in Crisis Persons with Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Diagnosis Family Members and Friends

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