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Montgomery County Crisis Center Help Line (240) 777-4000, (240) 777-4815 (TTY)
Provides immediate responses to crisis situations for all residents of Montgomery County. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services Information Line
(240) 777-1245
Provides easy access to information about Health and Human services and programs in 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.
Montgomery County General Information Line
(240) 777-1000
Provides basic information about government services in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Government.
Crisis Hotlines
Victim Assistance & Sexual Assault Hotline (240) 777-4357, (240) 777-1347 (TTY)
Provides 24-hour counseling, information and referral for persons who are a victim of crime, including rape or sexual assault in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (240) 777-4417, (240) 777-3556 (TTY)
Report child abuse and neglect to ensure the safety of children; 24-hour service. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Partner Abuse Crisis Line (240) 777-4673
Provides 24-hour assistance for victims of mate-related physical abuse, including shelter and counseling services. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Youth Crisis Hotline (301) 738-9697
Provides confidential and anonymous support by trained counselors for Montgomery County youth through a 24-hour telephone active listening and referral service. Mental Health Association.
Operation Runaway Hotline (800) 204-8600
Provides Montgomery County 24-hour telephone crisis intervention and brief counseling for youth on the run or youth considering running away; consultation for concerned parents or community members. Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health.
Maryland Youth Crisis Line (800) 422-0009
Family Stress Line (800) 243-7337
Provides 24-hour family crisis hotline support, staffed by trained volunteers who offer consultation regarding parent stress management and child behavior management. The Family Tree, Maryland.
National Runaway Hotline (800) 621-4000, (800) 621-0394 (TTY)
Offers 24-hour national hotline service for parents and youth including crisis intervention, message service, educational information, referrals, and runaway searches. National Runaway Switchboard.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (7255)
Provides 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network.
National Hopeline Network (800) SUICIDE (784-2433)
A national hotline for persons having thoughts about suicide. Calls are connected to a certified crisis center nearest the caller's location. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Kristin Brooks Hope Center.
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