Family Resources
Mental Health Resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Available 24/7 and provides free and confidential support for individuals in distress
- Telephone: 988 (can call or text)
- Montgomery County Crisis Center – Available 24/7 via telephone or in person to provide crisis assessments and treatment referrals
- Telephone: 240-777-4000
- Address: 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Montgomery County – Free help line Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm that provides callers with information and resources regarding mental health services for themselves or a loved one
- Telephone: 301-949-5852
*NAMI also has comprehensive list of local resources available on their website: https://namimc.org/resources/local-resources/
- Aspire Counseling at Sheppard Pratt – Offers individual, family, and group therapy that is suitable for both children and teens.
- Telephone: 301-978-9750
- Address: Shady Grove Professional Building – 16220 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- The Tree House Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Montgomery County, MD – Offers free mental health services and support for children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect
- Telephone: 240-777-4699
- Address: 7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 500, Rockville MD 20855
- The City of Rockville Counseling – Offers short-term child, youth, and family counseling to Rockville residents who do not have health insurance or are unable to access counseling on their own.
- Telephone: 240-314-8300
- Address: 111 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850
- Email Address: counseling@rockvillemd.gov
- EveryMind – Offers case management, counseling, prevention, and early intervention services to at-risk youth and their families.
- Telephone: 301-738-2255 (also has online chat function to speak with hotline specialist)
- Address: 1000 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20850
- Therapy for Black Girls – Online space that provides listings of mental health professionals across the country who provide quality services to Black women and girls. Organization additionally provides online support communities.
- Email: info@therapyforblackgirls.com
- Black Men Heal – Platform that provides selective free mental health services for Black men
- Email: info@blackmenheal.org
- Latinx Therapy – Provides resources toward breaking the stigma of mental health within the Latinx community. Additionally, provides database to search for local Latinx therapists within particular geographic areas.
- Hearts in Mind Counseling – Black clinicians that provide individual, couples, and family counseling.
- Telephone: 202-570-1148
- Email: Healing@HeartsInMindCounseling.com
Financial Resources:
- Upper Montgomery Assistance Network (U.M.A.N.) – Provides financial support to families in upper Montgomery County (Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Derwood) who are at risk of being evicted or having their utilities disconnected. Additionally provides referrals to further community resources
*Gaithersburg zip-codes where assistance is provided: 20877, 20878, 20879, 20882
*Germantown zip-codes where assistance is provided: 20874, 20876
*Derwood zip-code where assistance is provided: 20855
- Telephone Number: 301-926-4422
- P.O. Box: UMAN P.O. Box 416, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- Email Address: gina_mastro@uman-mc.org
- Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Home Energy Programs – Has a utility assistance program to help low-income Montgomery County residents pay their utility bills (e.g., heating, electric, and water).
- Telephone Number: 240-777-4450
- Address: Midcounty DHHS Building, 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
- Bethesda Cares — Provides variety of services, which includes direct rent relief for individuals at risk of eviction or having their utilities disconnected
- Telephone Number: 301-907-9244
- Address: Bethesda Cares, 7728 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
- Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP) — Programs provide benefits, cash assistance, and employment resources to low-income individuals and individuals with disabilities. *TCA is for families with children, whereas TDAP is for disabled single adults with no children
- Telephone Number: 311 or Telephone Number: 240-777-0311
- Locations to Get Assistance in Applying:
- MidCounty DHHS Building
- 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
- DHHS Silver Spring Center
- 8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- UpCounty Regional Services Center
- 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874
- Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center
- 8513 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Housing Resources:
- Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services – Provides emergency eviction prevention, rental assistance, and utility assistance programs for county residents
- Telephone Number: 240-777-0311
- Address(s):
- (Mid-County Office) 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
- (Up-County Office) 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874
- (Down-County) 8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
*Office opens at 8:00am and it is best to go in for an appointment in the morning because it is first come first served. Want to make sure you bring all relevant documents pertaining to assistance needed
- Bethesda Cares — Provides wide range of services, including a soup kitchen, clothing closet, and shower program. Also provides direct rent relief to individuals at risk of being evicted
- Telephone Number: 301-907-9244
- Address: 7728 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
- Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless – Council provides emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and coalition homes for individuals experiencing homelessness
- Telephone Number: 301-217-0314
- Address: 405 East Gude Drive, Suite 209 Rockville, MD 20850
- Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services – Provides emergency eviction prevention, rental assistance, and utility assistance programs for county residents
- Telephone Number: 240-777-0311
- Address: (Mid-County Office) 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
*Office opens at 8:00am and it is best to go in for an appointment in the morning because it is first come first served. Want to make sure you bring all relevant documents pertaining to assistance needed
- Catholic Charities – Provides services to families in need. Services including, finding housing, paying rent, recovering from a natural disasters or other event, and food assistance.
- Telephone Number(s):
- 301-740-2523 [Gaithersburg Office]
- 301-942-1790 [Silver Spring Office]
- Address(es):
- 201 E. Diamond Avenue, 3rd floor, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- 12247 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902
- Employment Case Manager: Genevieve Hannan
- Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County – Provides affordable housing and supportive services that enhance the lives of low-and moderate-income families and individuals throughout Montgomery County, MD.
- Telephone Number: 240-627-9400
- Website: www.hocmc.org
- Individuals can apply for affordable housing by creating an account on the website
- MoCo Reconnect Drop-in Center – Office dedicated to supporting youth (ages 16-24), particularly youth impacted by housing insecurity and seeking alternative to traditional education pathways. Office also provides case management and can support youth in obtaining documents (i.e., social security card) and access to showers, laundry, and other basic necessities.
- Telephone Number: 301-966-7587
- Address: 11319 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902
- Email Address: DropIn@mocoreconnect.org
- Maryland Housing Search – Website allows individuals to search for affordable housing by zip code and price range
Food Resources:
- Manna Food Market – Provides fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meat, and pantry items for families in need in Montgomery County. *Participants must call 301-424-1130 by 3:00pm the day before you would like to receive food to ensure Manna has your order ready.
- Manna Choice Market at the Grove – Manna Choice comes to the Universities at Shady Grove. Provides free, fresh and healthy perishable and nonperishable items to students and community members on the second Wednesday of every month at the Universities at Shady Grove *All participants must sign up 24 hours prior to arriving at the market
- Telephone Number: 301-424-1130
- Address: The Universities at Shady Grove, 9631 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
- Nourish Now – Collects surplus food from local restaurants, grocers, caterers, farms, sporting venues, and more to donate to children and families within the area.
- Telephone Number: 301-330-0222
- Food Distribution Address(es):
- Faith Community Baptist Church, 13618 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 *First Tuesday of the Month—12:00PM to 1:00PM
- Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, MD 20850 *Every Tuesday—1:00PM to 2:00PM
- People’s Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905 *Every Wednesday—1:00PM to 2:00PM
- First Baptist Church Ken-Gar, 3922 Hampden Street, Kensington, MD 20895 *Second Wednesday of the Month Only—1:30PM to 2:30PM
- Washington Grove Elementary School, 8712 Oakmont Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 *Every Thursday—1:30PM to 2:30PM
Pregnancy Resources:
- The Basics – Free program in Montgomery County (focused on individuals in zip code of 20877) that utilizes evidence-based parenting and caregiving principles to promote high-quality cognitive and social-emotional development among children 0 to 5.
- Telephone Number: 301-610-0147
- Address: 1803 Research Boulevard, Suite 208, Rockville, MD 20850
- Email Address: info@collaborationcouncil.org
- Maternal/ Child Nurse Case Management – Program provides on-site and in-home Community Health Nurse Case Management services for uninsured individuals that cannot access Medicaid, including undocumented individuals. Services provided include education, assessment and referrals, and assistance in accessing health, economic and self-sufficiency services
- Telephone Number(s):
- 240-777-3160 (Silver Spring Health Center)
- 240-777-3380 (Germantown Health Center)
- Address(s):
- Germantown Health Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20874 *can assist in applying for Medicaid at this location
- Silver Spring Health Center, 8630 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 *can assist in applying for Medicaid at this location
- Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring 20902 *does not assist in applying for Medicaid at this location
- Early Head Start – Provides early education, health, mental health, nutritional and social services to low-income families through direct care of referrals. Has center-based and home-based services.
- Telephone: 301-984-4444
- Address(s):
- Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children, 12301 Academy Way Rockville, MD 20852
- Early Head Start Program, 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 610, Beltsville, MD 20705
- Planned Parenthood — Provides information and resources on reproductive health care, sex education, birth control and abortions
- Gaithersburg Center address: 19650 Clubhouse Road, Suite #101, Gaithersburg, MD 20886
*office is open until 4:30pm*
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center?location=Maryland&service=&channel=any
- Child Link (Early Childhood Services) — Information and referral service for families with young children. Callers can receive referrals, consultations on child development or parenting issues, or linkages and follow ups for families that may have more complex or at-risk situations. Can also assist families in accessing mental health consultations.
- Telephone: 240-777-4769
- Address: Early Childhood Services, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
- Diaper Need Hubs – Locations where families can obtain food and diapers at one location
- Rainbow Community Development Center, 2120-A Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904. *(Call 240-628-9154 to set up an appointment for diapers and/or food. Email questions to: diapers@rainbowcdc.org)
- Interfaith Works, 751 Twinbrook Parkway #8, Rockville, MD 20851. *Can also obtain case management at this location. (Call Hub Coordinator, Mike Grant 240-641-6305 or email questions to hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org or mgrant@iworksmc.org)
- Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington, 501 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 *(All services are by appointment only. Food Pantry & Diapers are available Mondays-Thursdays. Call 301-585-6556between 10:00AM – 3:00PM to schedule an appointment)
- Silver Spring Hub at Clifton Park Baptist Church, 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20903 *(Call 301-434-2456 or Email silverspringhub@gmail.com to schedule an appointment for diaper pick up. Food distribution are first-come first serve basis on Wednesdays 8:30AM – 11:00AM)
- Healthy Families Montgomery – Program provides in-home support services to expecting mothers and young parents dealing with the day-to-day challenges that come with a new baby.
- Telephone: 301-840-3233 (Can also email Program Director, Ruth Rivas at ruth.rivas@sheppardpratt.org)
- Address: 640 East Diamond Avenue, Suite D, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies – Program teaches pregnant women about pregnancy, labor and delivery, infant nutrition and baby care
- Telephone: 301-770-4444
- Address: Rockville Women’s Center, 12730 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852
- Parenting Program/Pregnancy Classes – Offers a 7-week series of group pregnancy classes to first time mothers and their partners.
- Telephone: 301-963-6223
- Address: 16220 Frederick Road, Suite 118, Gaithersburg MD, 20877
- The Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA) – Montgomery County sponsored program that helps eligible county residents pay for childcare
- Telephone: 240-777-1177
- Address: Department of Health and Human Resources, 7300 Calhoun Place, Rockville MD 20855
GED/College Resources:
- Montgomery College GED Test Prep — Offers GED test prep course that lasts 6 weeks to prepare students to take the actual GED exam. Courses are offered at all MC campus locations (Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park) *NOTE: Placement test must be taken to determine which level course you will be enrolled in. Fees may be associated depending on which course student places in (i.e., Advanced versus Regular)
- Telephone: 240-567-8950
- Address: Rockville Campus, AELG Programs, Mannakee Bldg. Suite 235, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
- Email Address: ged@montgomerycollege.edu
- Latin American Youth Center — Offers GED program to youth that incorporate engaging and interactive activities. Students take practice tests and obtains additional support from an education team that provides students with information about professional, educational, and social opportunities. Students of any background and ethnicity are welcome!
- Address: 8700 Georgie Avenue, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20901
- Point of Contact: Ms. Natalie Perez, Intake Specialist
- Telephone Number: 301-624-9366
- Email Address: natalie@layc-dc.org
- MoCo Reconnect Drop-in Center – Office dedicated to supporting youth (ages 16-24). GED program helps prepare students for exam but also integrates social justice and life skill themes to develop youth’s knowledge base. Students also participate in engaging, interactive activities.
- Telephone Number: 301-966-7587
- Address: 11319 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902
- Email Address: DropIn@mocoreconnect.org
- Montgomery County Crisis Center – Provides free crisis services (24 hours a day, 365 days a year). For individuals enduring domestic violence, the crisis center can refer survivors to organizations (i.e., Betty Ann Krahnke Center) which provides short-term emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence in Montgomery County, MD
- Telephone Number: 240-777-4000
- Address: MidCounty DHHS Building, 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Substance Abuse Resources:
- The Landing – Voluntary after-school adolescent recovery club house for Montgomery County youth that provides support services for those recovering from a substance use problem.
- Telephone Number: 301-461-3477
- Address: 640 East Diamond Avenue, Suite B, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- Care Coordinator: Henok Solomon
- Email Address: Henok.Solomon@sheppardpratt.org
- Telephone Number: 240-565-9256
- Program Director: Evelyn Saim-Lobos
- Email Address: Evelyn.Saim-Lobos@sheppardpratt.org
- Telephone Number: 240-755-3575
- Journeys for Adults, Level 1 Treatment – Offers full array of adolescent substance abuse and dual diagnosis outpatient treatment. Services offered vary from two to five nights per week depending on individual needs.
- Telephone Number: 301-294-4015
- Address: 14703 Avery Road, Rockville, MD 20853
Extra Resources:
- Montgomery County Collaboration Council – Clearing house that helps promote the well-being of children, youth, and families though collaborative partnerships. Can provide referrals to other programs/resources within Montgomery County
- Telephone: 301-610-0147
- Address: 1803 Research Boulevard, Suite 208, Rockville MD 20850
- Website: https://collaborationcouncil.org/