Mental Health Links
IF YOU ARE IN A CRISIS AND NEED IMMEDIATE HELP
If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away:
- Call your doctor’s office.
- Call 911 for emergency services.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
- Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
- Ask a family member or friend to help you make these calls or take you to the hospital.
- Contact your local crisis services at the following number:
Prince George’s Crisis Response: 911 or: 301-429-2171
- Montgomery County Crisis Response, 911 or 240-777-4000
- Maryland Health System Resource Page
If you have a family member or friend in a crisis:
- If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone.
- Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional.
- Take seriously any comments about suicide or wishing to die. Even if you do not believe your family member or friend will actually attempt suicide, the person is clearly in distress and can benefit from your help in receiving mental health treatment.
24-Hour Hotlines
Maryland Crisis Number 211
Grassroots Crisis Line – suicide intervention hotline
Phone: 410.531.6677
Maryland Youth Crisis – suicide and other interventions
Phone: 1.800.422.0009
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 410.828.6390
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1.800.273.TALK
Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County
24hr Hotline – (301) 731-1203
Non-emergency number – (301) 779-2100
The 24 hour hotline often serves as the first point of contact to the FCC for individuals who are seeking help, support, and information.
Other Resources
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration
Within the Federal government, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a “Services Locator” for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs and resources nationwide. Visit their website or call 1.800.789.2647 (toll free).
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This website provides information from the Federal agency that conducts and supports research on mental illnesses. Visit their website.
National Mental Health Association
The depression screen website is sponsored by the National Mental Health Association as part of NMHA’s Campaign for America’s Mental Health. The mission of this web site is to educate people about clinical depression, offer a confidential way for people to get screened for symptoms of the illness, and guide people towards appropriate professional help if necessary.
Maryland’s Core Service Agencies (CSA) by County
Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene (DHMH)
Local Health Departments in Maryland
See a list of local health departments.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Depression and Related Disorder Affective Disorder Association (DRADA)
DRADA is a community organization; they serve individuals affected by a depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and general public.