Family Help in Maryland

SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

BUXMONT ACADEMY

Education, counseling and residential programs for youth, ages 12-18

215-840-9515

Baptist Family and Children's Services of Maryland and Delaware

1-800-621-8834

Information and referral, mentoring, parenting programs, short-term placements.

Boarding Schools and Programs for Troubled Teens

Camps in Maryland for Children and Youth with Disabilities

Carroll County Substance Abuse Resource Directory (pdf)

Catholic Charities of Maryland

410-547-5490

Nearly 80 programs assist children, the elderly, the developmentally disabled, the abused, the hungry, and the homeless.

C.A.S.E. - The Center for Adoption Support and Education

301-593-9200 Maryland

703-425-3703 Virginia
Post-adoption counseling and educational services to families, educators, child welfare staff, and mental health providers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

The Chesapeake Center for Youth Development

410-355-4698

Alternative school and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 13-20, in Baltimore.

Domestic Violence Programs and Resources Directory (pdf)

Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland

410-366-1980

Family and adolescent counseling, programs for at-risk and troubled teens, community programs, and other adolescent services.

First Step Community Counseling and Resource Center

410-628-6120

Individual, group, and family counseling, youth employment training with GED instruction, substance abuse treatment, family programs. Located in the Baltimore area.

Florence Crittenton of Greater Washington

301-565-9333

Services and programs for adolescent girls, low income pregnant women and teen mothers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Freestate Challenge Academy

410-306-1804

Free academic, life skills, and vocational program offered by the National Guard to youth, ages 16-18, who have been expelled or dropped out of school, are free of illegal drugs, and who wish to make a positive change in their lives.

Hearts & Homes Therapeutic Summer Camp Program

301-608-2747 ext. 304

Summer camp for boys and girls, ages 7-12,with difficult behaviors in Montgomery County.

HIV / AIDS Resources and Information for Maryland

Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington

301-881-3700

Evaluation, therapy, workshops, and support groups for families and teens with ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, depression, eating disorders, and other emotional, academic, and behavioral difficulties.

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

The nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.

Free civil legal services in Maryland for low-income people meeting eligibility guidelines.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Area Offices

Maryland Local Health Departments

Maryland Mediation Centers

410-349-0080

List of mediation centers in Maryland that offer conflict resolution, anger management classes, trainings, workshops. Free or sliding scale fee.

The National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC)

410-740-9553
301-384-0079

301-610-5666 Rockville
Comprehensive family, multiple family, and group clinical programs, preventive educational programs, and volunteer peer counseling to help children and adults during times of family transition such as separation and divorce. Read Easing Kids' Divorce Trauma.

National Institute for the Study, Prevention, and Treatment of Sexual Trauma

410-539-1661

Provides care to patients with a variety of sexual disorders and to victims of sexual trauma, including comprehensive psychiatric and forensic evaluations and consultations, individual, group and family therapy, pharmacotherapy, and seminars for professionals and the public.

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

The Parents' Place of Maryland

410-768-9100

Serves the parents of children with disabilities throughout Maryland through parent workshops, referrals, support groups, and information.

Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Programs Directory (pdf)

Real Young Men

202-686-1908

Group of of young men, ages 14-18, from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. who meet once or twice a month to watch films, listen to music, plan activities; hold discussions, prepare for speaking engagements, and to work for an end to the culture of violence.

Resource Guide for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sex Offender Treatment Provider Directory of Maryland (pdf)

Summer Programs in Baltimore City

There's Room In The Inn

717-294-6072

Therapeutic Christian boarding ranch for boys, ages 13-17. Located in Pennsylvania.

Victims of Crime Resource Directory (pdf)

Villa Maria Bridges to Success

410-676-4002

Delinquency prevention program that assists children with severe behavioral problems to develop skills and behaviors that enable them to reside in the community. The program targets children and adolescents with a pattern of truancy, runaway and uncontrollable behavior.

Villa Maria School

410-252-6343

Education and treatment for emotionally disturbed children ages 3-14. The school offers comprehensive special education and therapeutic services on two campuses in Baltimore County and one in western Baltimore City.

TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP YOUR TEEN AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.
Become informed of your child's issues.
Network the resources on this page to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.
Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.
Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.

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MARYLAND INFORMATION

Accessing Mental Health Services and Therapeutic Behavioral Services for Children in Maryland Through Medical Assistance / Medicaid (pdf)

Visit Counseling and Therapy.

Act NOW to Stop Maryland Politicians from Hurting Children

In Maryland, possession of child pornography is a misdemeanor, like jaywalking or driving over the speed limit. Because the crime is categorized as a misdemeanor, child sexual predators have no fear of being caught with the contraband; and because they have no fear, the market demand for new images is huge; and because the market demand is huge, child pornographers everywhere have a huge monetary incentive to rape more children, to create more product. Judiciary Chairman Vallario is blocking at least 29 House members who want stronger laws. The only legislation Vallario will allow out of his committee is a weak and watered down bill (H.B. 285) that keeps child pornography a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine. Tell Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch and Majority Leader Kumar Barve to protect children, and that you will hold them responsible when you next vote. TELL THEM TO MAKE POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY A FELONY.

Chronic Neurotoxins

Visit Learning Disabilities.

Domestic Violence: Live Without It

Maryland Domestic Violence Law

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

Emancipation of a Minor in Maryland

Emancipation Issues If You Are A Parent

Visit Parenting Teens.

GED in Maryland

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

Juvenile Justice in Maryland (pdf)

The way Maryland treats troubled youth

Some youths to be sent out of state when Hickey closes

Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

Maryland Crimes Against Children and Sexual Offenders Registry

Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification

Harford County Child Sex Offender Registry

Stop Shielding Juvenile Sex Crime Records

Maryland parents push to open juvenile records

Seeing Juvenile Sex Offenders in a New Light

Visit Adolescent Sex Offenders.

Maryland Education Law

Special Education Law in Maryland

Educational Rights of Children with Special Needs

School Disciplinary Rules for Special Education Students

Visit Special Education.

Maryland Underage Drinking Laws

Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

Maryland's Autism Waiver

Visit Asperger Syndrome.

Meth in Maryland (pdf)

Meth Comes Out of the Closet

Visit Methamphetamine.

Missing Children in Maryland

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

Your Medical Records Rights in Maryland (pdf)

Visit Family Health.

Youth Drug Use in Maryland (pdf)

Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

ORGANIZATIONS

Autism Society of America - Maryland Chapters

The Maryland Chapters exist as a resource for everyone who needs help and support with the job of raising, working with, and advocating for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. Individual chapters can provide you with information about education, treatments, and adult services in your area. Visit Asperger Syndrome.

Autism Society of America - Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter

410-655-7933

Black Men Raising Girls Alone

301-464-4500

Dedicated to strengthening the moral and spiritual fiber of the young black woman who is parented only (or primarily) by her father. Visit Parenting Teens.

Brain Injury Association of Maryland

410-448-2924

1-800-221-6443

Education, advocacy, and support.

Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)

Collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on the nature and extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland and nationally. Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

Family NET Works

410-333-0454

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council provides this comprehensive online resource for disability-related information and supports specific to the needs of Maryland families that include a member with a disability. Visit Special Education.

The Family Works

1-877-WE-R-FMLY

Information and support services to parents and education professionals that focus on child development, positive parenting, and school-family partnerships. Visit Parenting Teens.

FatherhoodMD.org

410-767-4982

Maryland's comprehensive listing of resources to assist fathers and families.

GT/LD Network

301-986-1422

Education and advocacy for gifted children with learning disabilities. Visit Learning Disabilities.

Heroin Action Coalition of Carroll County

410-386-2424 24 Hour

An outreach program for families dealing with heroin addiction. The rate of heroin addiction in Carroll County is three times higher than anywhere else in Maryland, which has the highest rate of heroin addiction in the United States. Support and information meeting on the third Thursday of every month. Visit Heroin Abuse and Addiction.

The Kristin Rita Strouse Foundation

Supports programs that increase awareness of mental health through education and the arts. Visit Teen Suicide.

Learning Disabilities Association of Maryland

1-800-799-4533

Visit Learning Disabilities.

Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County

301-933-1076

The Lion and the Lamb Project

301-654-3091

Works to reduce the marketing of violent toys, games and entertainment to children and provides parents of young children with resources to teach the values and skills of nonviolence to their children. Visit Teen Violence.

Maryland Center for Missing Children

1-800-MDS-KIDS

1-800-637-5437

Maryland's clearinghouse for missing children information. The Center's hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 am-4:30 pm, excluding State Holidays. An answering machine is available after hours and staff is on call 24/7 in an emergency situation by calling the Maryland State Police Headquarters Duty Officer at 410-653-4200. Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program

1-800-456-8900

Free or low-cost health insurance coverage for pregnant women and children under age 19. Visit Family Health.

Maryland Coalition Against Pornography

301-439-8475

Volunteer-based organization that works to protect children, families and communities from the devastating effects of pornography. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

Maryland Disability Law Center

410-727-6352

1-800 233-7201

Ensures that people with disabilities are accorded the full rights and entitlements afforded to them by state and federal law. Visit Special Education.

Maryland Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition

410-239-8033

Over 1,000 individuals and community groups from across the state working within their local communities to prevent the use of alcohol, and other drugs, by persons under 21 years of age. Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

Mental Health Association of Maryland

1-800-572-6426

MHAM is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service. Visit Teen Depression.

Mental Health Association in Montgomery County

301-424-0656

Mental Health Association of Prince George's County

301-699-2737

Mental Health Association in Talbot County

410-822-0444
1-888-706-9902

Not My Kid -- Carroll County

410-751-3540

Connects Carroll County residents to prevention, intervention, and support resources. Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

On Our Own of Maryland

Statewide mental health consumer education and advocacy network. Visit Bipolar Disorder.

Pathfinders for Autism

410-769-9500

301-551-9500

Generates funding for research, services and education directed toward improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Visit Asperger Syndrome.

The Rachel Foundation

202-320-0848

Helps abducted and alienated children reintegrate with their families. Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

The SSTAR Center

410-997-3292 24-Hour

The Sexual Trauma Treatment, Advocacy and Recovery Center is a non-profit agency in Howard County that assists victims of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, incest, sexual exploitation and child sexual and physical abuse. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-Child

1-800-422-4453

Domestic Violence Helpline

301-352-4574

1-800-MD HELPS

Family Law Helpline

1-800-845-8550