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MCPS Community Resource Guide
Office of School Support & Well-Being
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Prepared: August 2021
New resources added on an ongoing basis by Kassie Cardona, Pupil Personnel Worker (Kassie_T_Cardona@mcpsmd.org)
Overview
This resource guide provides contact information to support students and families in need of community resources. Additionally, it may be used to provide resources for suspended students and students suspected of being involved in gang activity, meeting the related COMAR requirements. School staff may refer students and families to these services as needed.
- Academics & Instruction
- Childcare, Pregnancy, Infant Care, and Parenting
- Disability Resources
- Food
- Health (including Mental Health)
- Substance Use/Drug Concerns
- International Family Resources
- Internet, Computer, & Phone Support
- Rent, Housing, Financial, Legal, and Other Services (including Intimate Partner Violence Supports)
- Youth Services (Including LGBTQIA+ Support)
Academics & Instruction
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
MCPS Technology Support | |||
MCPS Technological Information | 240-740-7022 | ||
Zoom & Google Meet for Families | |||
MCPS Chromebook Troubleshooting | If problems persist, call 240-740-7023 | ||
Zoom Guide | |||
MCPS Instructional Access Guide for Families | |||
Instructional Support & Other Services | |||
MCPS Academics | |||
Homework Help | |||
Special Education | |||
College & Career Preparation | |||
Early Childhood Support | 240-777-4530 | ||
PreK/Head Start Totline (Hotline) | 240-777-4580 (9am-5pm, M-F) | ||
George B. Thomas Learning Academy | George B. Thomas Learning Academy (Saturday School) | ||
Math Support | |||
Student & Family Engagement | |||
Homeless Resources | |||
MCPS SSL and Student Leadership Coordinators | |||
Spanish Language Resources | MCPS Resources for Spanish Speaking Families | Spanish Language Hotline: 240-740-2845 Email: ASKMCPS@mcpsmd.org or questions can be sent via Facebook to MCPS Español | |
Montgomery County Public Libraries | |||
Excel Beyond the Bell Collaborative | 240-777-8080 | ||
Identity | Online Referral Form on Website/301-963-5900 | ||
YMCA | 301-587-5700 | ||
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | 301-353-9600 | ||
Montgomery County Dept. of Recreation | 240-777-6840 | ||
Re-Engagement Support | 301-966-7587 | ||
Education Advocacy Resources | |||
Disability Network Directory: General Resources | |||
XMinds | XMinds Support for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum | 301-444-5225 | |
Self-Care Resources | |||
Childcare, Pregnancy, Infant Care, & Parenting
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
Student/Parent Support | |||
240-777-3997 | |||
240-777-4530 | |||
PreK/Head Start Totline (Hotline) | 240-777-4580 (9am-5pm, M-F) | ||
240-777-1342; wpa@montgomerycountymd.gov | |||
Childcare Scholarship (State of Maryland) | |||
 | 1-877-261-0060 | ||
WIC & Other Services | 301-762-9426; WIC-info@cciweb.org | ||
SMILE Program (Start More Infants Living Equally Healthy) | 240-777-1833 | ||
Child Support | 1-800-332-6347 | ||
Family Support | 301-216-2510 | ||
311 | |||
202-734-5838 | |||
301-942-1790 | |||
Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness | 301-761-2701 | ||
301-424-2989 | |||
301-515-5354 | |||
301-424-1130 | |||
240-777-6840 | |||
1-800-944-4773 | |||
703-524-7600 | |||
410-768-9100 | |||
202-656-8503 | Multiple sites in our area | ||
301-814-0926 | |||
301-929-8824 | |||
Infant Car Seat Assistance | Email: mdh.kiss@maryland.gov | 1-800-370-7328 | |
240-777-2222 | |||
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Disability Resources
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
Developmental Disabilities Administration Eligibility | |||
Division of Rehabilitation Services | |||
ADA Contacts | 1-800-514-0301 TTY: 1-833-610-1264 M, Tu, W, F: 930am-12pm, 3-530pm (ET) Th: 230-530pm (ET) | ||
ADA Guide | |||
Disability Resources | 240-777-3997 | ||
240-740-2170 | |||
240-777-4530 | |||
PreK/Head Start Totline (Hotline) | 240-777-4580 (9am-5pm, M-F) | ||
410-768-9100 | |||
301-761-2701 | |||
410-938-3000 | |||
240-800-5772 | |||
888-554-2080 | |||
888-884-2327 | |||
301-984-5777 | |||
301-621-7830 | |||
202-640-2035 | |||
202-640-2035 | |||
877-249-2393 | |||
301-444-5225 | |||
240-801-9965 | |||
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support | |||
Maryland Hearing Aid & Language & Communication Video Loan Bank | |||
Vision Support | 410-836-6258 | ||
559-797-1629 | |||
703-591-2220 | |||
410-230-8679 | |||
410-486-9662 | |||
301-589-0894 |
Food
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
MCPS Food Services | 240-740-7400 | ||
County Food Support | |||
Service Consolidation Hubs around the county | 311 | ||
SNAP (Food Stamps) & Other Food Assistance | 301-818-3614 | ||
My MD THINK | |||
Maryland Meals Site Map | |||
‘Hacking’ the Food System | |||
County & State Call Centers for SNAP Assistance | 240-777-1003 (MoCo) 800-332-6347 (State of MD) | ||
County DHHS Services | |||
Here2Help Food Request | 240-630-2733 | ||
Catholic Charities | |||
Manna Food Distribution | 301-424-1130 | ||
So What Else, Inc. | |||
Adventist Community Services | 301-585-6556 | ||
Rainbow Community Development Center | 301-625-2561 | ||
Up2Us Foundation | 202-440-3781 | ||
Senior Nutrition | 240-777-3810 | ||
Meals on Wheels | 240-777-3810 | ||
Women Who Care Ministries | 301-828-6850 | ||
Nourish Now | 301-330-0222 | ||
Shepherd’s Table | 301-585-6463 | ||
Capital Area Food Bank | |||
Summer EBT | |||
Summer Food Resources | |||
Out of County Food Assistance | 301-909-6343 | ||
Food Pantry List (PG County) | |||
202-644-9800 | |||
410-313-6400 | |||
410-923-4255 | |||
Health
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
County & State Health Information | |||
COVID Information | |||
COVID Testing | |||
Immunizations | Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Immunizations | ||
Health Insurance | |||
Medical Equipment | |||
Immunization Records | |||
Community Resources | |||
CDC | |||
Sexual Health & Wellness | |||
Medical Assistance MCO Comparison Chart | |||
Healthcare for Uninsured Children | |||
Healthcare for Uninsured Adults | 301-628-3405 | ||
Healthcare Clinics | |||
866-877-7258 | |||
866-765-2272 | |||
240-777-3221 | |||
240-777-1833 | |||
301-365-4480 x181 | |||
240-777-4517 | |||
Asian American Health Initiative’s Patient Navigator Program | |||
410-727-6367 | |||
301-493-2400 | |||
301-445-2500 | |||
Medication Assistance | |||
Menstrual Product Support | |||
Teen Public Health Services | 202-319-2252 | ||
Project Access | 301-628-3426 | ||
202-734-5838 | |||
Dental Health Services | |||
Dental Resources | |||
Dental Resources | 202-728-7309 | ||
Dental Resources | |||
Hearing Aids | |||
Sight/Vision Resources | 410-836-6258 | ||
877-887-6327 | |||
559-797-1629 | |||
703-591-2220 | |||
410-230-2424 | |||
410-486-9662 | |||
Mental Health | |||
Mental Health Hotlines | Mental Health & Other Hotlines | DIAL 988 Montgomery County Hotline (24/7; Available for Texting 12pm-12am): 301-738-2255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-784-2433 Maryland TipLine: 833-MD-B-SAFE/833-632-7233 (general tipline; not only for mental health | |
County Crisis Center | 240-777-4000; 24/7 1301 Piccard Dr. 1st Floor Rockville, MD 20850 | ||
Text HOME to 741741 | |||
Warmline: 410-598-0234 | |||
800-662-4357 | |||
301-424-0656 | |||
301-610-0147 | |||
443-901-1550 x 234 | |||
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinic (Montgomery County) | 240-777-1432 | ||
410-780-5203 | |||
410-938-3000 | |||
240-296-5848 | |||
301-949-5852 | |||
212-308-3118 | |||
240-304-3327 | |||
866-977-5283 | |||
202-966-7300 | |||
866-627-3342 | |||
703-684-7722 | |||
Grief Support | 301-869-4673 | ||
301-921-4400 | |||
253-200-0944 | |||
Camp Kesem (for children whose parents have cancer) | 253-736-3821 | ||
For Veterans & Their Families | 301-589-1073 | ||
Easter Seals DC/MD/VA Behavioral Health Services at the Military Family Clinic | |||
School-Based Case Management & Mental Health Support | 240-777-1731 | ||
Child Survivor Support | 240-777-4699 | ||
Substance Use/Drug Concerns
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
Substance Use/Drug Concerns | |||
240-777-4000 Call for Appointment | |||
240-777-1770 | |||
877-726-4727 | |||
1-800-662-HELP | |||
Anonymous Drug Tipline | 240-773-DRUG | ||
410-730-8267 | |||
988 | |||
410-285-8157 | |||
Disability Network Directory’s Substance Abuse Support Resources | |||
Tree of Hope Recovery Services (incl. Peer Recovery & Treatment Search Support) | 240-390-6405 | ||
301-879-5200 | |||
888-408-8219 | |||
877-929-5105 | |||
888-850-1890 | |||
800-676-4477 | |||
866-957-2604 | |||
Internet, Computer, & Phone Support
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
Synergy StudentVue & ParentVue | |||
Computers for County Residents | |||
General Computer Assistance | |||
Low Cost Computers | 301-881-4500 | ||
Low Cost Computers | 301-593-4004 | ||
Free Tablet & Data | Free tablet w/ data for those eligible based on social services eligibility | ||
Computer & Internet Use | |||
Internet Assistance | 311 | ||
Broadband Technical Support | |||
Internet Assistance | 855-846-8376 | ||
Phone and Internet Assistance | |||
MCPS Software Access | |||
MCPS Mobile Hotspot | |||
QLink Wireless | |||
Lifeline Phone & Internet Assistance | |||
Internet Safety | |||
Internet Safety |
Rent, Housing, Financial, Legal, & Other Services
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
Rent/Housing Assistance | |||
County Crisis Services | |||
Rental, Legal, & Other Assistance | |||
301-963-5900 | |||
240-627-9400 | |||
240-777-4940 | |||
311 | |||
240-777-0311 | |||
301-762-8682 | |||
240-777-0311 | |||
240-805-1119 | |||
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program | |||
410-685-6589 | |||
Utility Assistance | 240-777-0311 | ||
Help with Energy & Water Bills | |||
800-332-6347 | |||
211 | |||
Household Pest Assistance | |||
Other Support | 301-585-6463 | ||
Menstrual Product Support | |||
Financial Assistance | |||
Maryland Unemployment | 800-827-4839 | ||
Emergency Financial Assistance Montgomery | |||
Social Services Assistance | 800-332-6347 | ||
Financial Assistance | 311 | ||
301-424-3796 | |||
301-365-2022 | |||
301-216-2510 | |||
301-253-4100 | |||
240-777-8414 | |||
240-777-8101 | |||
Military Family/Veteran Support | 410-630-1555 | ||
Legal & Related Assistance Including Intimate Partner Violence Support | |||
Legal Assistance | 240-777-9145 | ||
301-424-7651 | |||
410-951-7750 | |||
866-765-2272 | |||
202-350-4305 | |||
410-321-8761 | |||
410-685-6589 | |||
410-547-6537 | *Services available only outside of PG and Montgomery County | ||
Custody Status & Criminal Case Information | |||
Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Support | 240-773-0444 | ||
800-799-7233 | |||
410-260-3875 | |||
240-777-4357 | |||
Asian American & Pacific Islander Intimate Partner Violence Support Page | 202-833-2232 | ||
Runaway/Homeless Youth/Relationship Violence Toolkit | |||
Child Support Assistance | 800-332-6347 | ||
Kinship Care Support | 833-373-5867 | ||
Employment Assistance | |||
Employment Assistance | 240-406-5485 | ||
800-733-5627 | |||
301-424-3796 | |||
Re-Entry Services | 240-773-4200 | ||
240-406-5485 | |||
Other Assistance | |||
Furniture | 301-608-3504 | ||
Clothing | |||
301-762-8682 | |||
301-528-6702 | |||
301-989-8742 | |||
Daily Hot Meals | 301-585-6463 | ||
Transportation Assistance | |||
Metro Trip Planner | |||
Ride On Trip Planner | |||
Ride On Flex | |||
Metro (WMATA ) Assistance for SNAP Recipients | |||
Vehicle Support for Low Income Residents | 855-820-7990 | ||
Vehicle Request for Low Income Residents | 301-355-9333 | ||
Youth Shower, Laundry, & Food Access | 202-425-0780 | ||
Victims’ Assistance | 240-777-4357 | ||
301-314-7233 | |||
County Assistance by Zip Code | |||
Coalition for Adult English Literacy | |||
Adult ESOL/GED Classes - Â Montgomery College | 240-567-5000 | ||
Tax Assistance | |||
Burial Assistance | |||
800-827-1000 | |||
253-200-0944 | |||
Senior Support | 866-502-0560 | ||
866-50-CHECK | |||
Volunteer Opportunities | |||
Youth Services
Services | Organization / Agency | Contact Information (Address / Phone / Email) | Additional Information |
Youth Support | |||
Liberty’s Promise (Newcomers) | |||
Youth Shower, Laundry, & Food Access | |||
Foster Care Luggage & Other Assistance | |||
Teen Public Health Services | |||
Youth Employment | |||
Adoption Support | |||
Teen Parenting Support | |||
Teen Survivor Support | |||
LGBTQIA+ Youth Support | |||
ACLU: Know Your Rights (for Trans & Gender Non Conforming Students) | |||
Office of School Support & Well-Being
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Additional Support
Please contact the Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW), Parent Community Coordinator (PCC), or the Student Well-Being Team (SWBT) at your school for additional support.
Corrections / Updates
If you notice any information that seems out-of-date or incorrect, please contact Steve Neff, Director - Pupil Personnel and Attendance Services.
Please note that several organizations such as the Gilchrist Center appear in more than one resource category.  If so, they are multi-service agencies. For More Information, please see Info Montgomery or the Montgomery County COVID-19 Portal