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Family Help in MARYLAND

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Maryland Information - Hotlines & Helplines

Programs & Services - Helping Resources in Maryland

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 listed on the Family Help pages and throughout the Focus website 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, self-help groups, and your place of worship.

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Hotlines & 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

Frederick County Hotline

301-662-2255

GED Hotline

1-800-629-9433

Heroin and Drug Helpline of Maryland

410-386-2424

1-866-437-6461

Maryland Crisis Hotline

1-800-422-0009

Maryland Poison Control

1-800-492-2414

Medicare Hotline

1-800-633-4227

Mid-Shore Crisis Line

410-820-5600

1-800-310-7273

Montgomery County Hotline

301-738-2255

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224 TDD

National Hotlines and Helplines

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

1-866-331-9474

Prince George's County Hotline

301-864-8161

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

Sex Offender Alert Line

1-866-559-8017

By calling Maryland's toll-free Sex Offender Alert Line, you can sign up for telephone notification any time a registered sex offender moves in your area or if there is a change in an offender's compliance status.

Suicide and Crisis Hotlines in Maryland

Talbot County Drug Testing Helpline

410-819-5900