ADVOCACY | EDUCATION | SUPPORT Local, State & National Children's Mental Health Resources: Local & State Children's Mental Health Resources: Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health Description: Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health is dedicated to: - Improving services for children with mental health needs and their families - Building a network of information and support for families across Maryland. Maryland Choices Description: Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families while advancing community systems of care. Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families http://www.collaborationcouncil.org Description: The Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families oversees collaborative efforts among different agencies who share a common goal — to improve the well-being of children, youth and families in Montgomery County.Innovations Institute Description: Innovations Institute, a technical assistance, training and evaluation center for children, youth and families in the state of Maryland, builds expertise that is innovative and transformative, so that every child, youth and family can achieve wellness and sustainability while shaping their own care and the state of Maryland's future.InfoMontgomery Description: Provides a wide variety of resources throughout Montgomery County. Montgomery County Maryland Government Website Description: Provides Government information, services and news about Montgomery County. The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children Description: Nurturing the Development of Emotionally Healthy Children and Families. Located in Rockville. The Parents' Place of Maryland If you have a child with a disability, or if you want to help parents who do, you have come to the right place. Behind this home page is a wealth of information and loads of support from people who care. Montgomery County Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) 1301 Piccard Drive, Suite 4100, Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-1355 weekdays 240-777-4357 24-hour crisis line 240-777-1347 TTY Description: VASAP can help if you become a victim of crime, including rape or sexual assault. The VASAP website details services that are available to victims of crime, their family and significant others.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Children's Mental Health Resources: National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Description: Through a family and youth driven approach, children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families obtain needed supports and services so that children grow up healthy and able to maximize their potential. National Wraparound Initiative Description: As the History of Wraparound clearly illustrates, Wraparound originated as a philosophy and a grassroots movement as much as a specific intervention. This unique nature of Wraparound has proven to be a source of both strength and difficulty. Normally, an intervention is designed and tested by a single person or group. In contrast, Wraparound practice and supporting policies have evolved through a process of ongoing innovation on the part of families, trainers, and providers around the nation. NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness Description: NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain. The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Description: The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and reserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, LLC Description: Sharing the latest research results with those who need to know. The Infinite Mind Description: Listen to archived shows on a variety of mental health and brain science subjects. Mental Health/SAMHSA Description: SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and mental health services. National Institute of Mental Health Description: Research information on NIMH’s web site. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) - Wrightslaw Description: Information on NCLB from Wrightslaw. Planned Parenthood Description: Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is many things to many people. We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital health care services, sex education, and sexual health information to millions of women, men, and young people. RAINN - Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network 1.800.656.HOPE Description: RAINN’s prevention and education efforts include working with the entertainment industry, the media, colleges and local communities to help raise awareness about issues related to sexual assault. RAINN offers a huge list of resources and information on issues' related to rape, abuse, incest, & sexual assault. |
