Tommy Raskin’s Death Raises Familiar, Painful Questions About Mental Health
Tommy Raskin’s death by suicide on New Year’s Eve touched many people and raised questions of why a young man who seemed to have such a bright future ahead of… Read More
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Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 16, in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 16. It is the seventh night of Hanukkah, Christmas is nine days away, and we might be in for snow today. Here are five things to… Read More
Bill Introduced to Remove Police Officers from MCPS Schools Has Sparse Support
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer introduced a bill Nov. 17 to eliminate the school resource officers program and instead use the money to hire school counselors and pay for… Read More
Montgomery County Providing Free Emergency Mental Health Services
Free crisis services are available 24 hours a day, all year round for Montgomery County residents in need. The county’s Crisis Center has the Mobile Crisis Team, which provides emergency… Read More
County to Host Virtual Forum on Mental Health and Recovery, Oct. 1
Montgomery County’s Fall 2020 Forum: “Many Pathways to Family Recovery” will be held online on Thursday, Oct. 1. Speakers will discuss the various ways to address mental health care, substance… Read More
Council Invites Residents To Participate In Discussion On Impact of COVID-19 and Mental Health
The Montgomery County Council announced in a July 16 press release that all County residents are invited to take part in a virtual conversation: The Impact of COVID-19 On Mental… Read More
MCPS Hosting ‘A Courageous Conversation on the Impact of Racism on Mental Health’
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a two-part virtual event to discuss the impact of racism on mental health. The event will be held on June 30 and July 7.… Read More
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, County DHHS Director Offers Advice for Pandemic
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dr. Raymond Crowel, director of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers his advice on coping with the ongoing COVID-19… Read More
Montgomery County Offers Mental Health Guidance During Pandemic
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offered guidance on supporting your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The county said in a statement that it’s okay… Read More
Helping Neighbors at a Social Distance: Nonprofits That Need Your Help
While millions are struggling to survive the coronavirus crisis, area non-profits, life-lines for many, are struggling to stay alive as well. Now, as national resources dwindle, these local charities are… Read More
Local Mental Health Support Hotline Sees Increase of Stress and Anxiety
Tending to our mental health well being is important during this unprecedented health crisis. The recent COVID-19 outbreak has left people wondering what is next now that life as we… Read More
How Families Can Deal With Stress During the Coronavirus Crisis
Age determines how social distancing may affect your family members during the coronavirus crisis, says Kirsten Andersen, senior director of Intervention Services for the YMCA’s Youth and Family Services. Adults,… Read More