Baltimore County Public Schools

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• For Parents, Educators, Kids, Teens and Young Adults and more.

Suicide Prevention (Crisis)

• 988 – Call or text, available 24/7 for mental health and substance use crisis
• Baltimore County Crisis Response System: 410-931-2214
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text the word "HOME" to 741741

Finding Shelter, Food, or Clothes

• Resource Finder
• Maryland Food Bank

Need to talk to someone?

• Warmline – 410-598-0234 or 443-608-9182
• 211 Maryland – Dial 211 and/or visit the website

LGBTQ+

• The Trevor Project
  • TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
  • TrevorText: Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200
  • TrevorChat: Via thetrevorproject.org
• Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
• GLSEN

Violence or Abuse

• From Parents
• From a Partner
• Human Trafficking
  
• Sexual Assault

Bullying and More

• Bullying Reporting Form 
• Get Help Now
• Reducing Stress
• ADHD/Learning Disorders
• Worried About a Friend

Substance Abuse

• Substance Use Help Line – 410-88- REACH (410-887-3224)
• Treatment Locator
• Baltimore County – Services
• Worried about a loved one’s drinking or substance use?

Other BCPS Supports and Services

Resources for All:

• Virtual Calming Room
• Mental Health Services 
• Mind Over Matters Campaign 
  

Resources for Parents

• Parent University
• Special Education Resource Center
• Child Safety Guide

Resources for Staff

• Employee Assistance Program

Support Staff within BCPS

• School Counselors
• School Psychologists
• School Social Workers

** This site was created to provide resources to Baltimore County students and families, however, everyone is welcome to access the resources. We all face struggles in life and need support. By visiting this site, you are demonstrating great courage and strength. While not all people will acknowledge it, we are all experience challenges. It is our hope that this site will give you the tools you need to get through whatever you are facing. Remember – you are not alone and there are people and resources available. You matter.**