American Academy of Pediatrics
American School Counseling Association
Center for Adoption Support and Education – Groups for adoptive families
Cyber Civility and Cyber Safety
Family Services, Inc – Mental Health, Community Support, and Substance Abuse Services.
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) – Family and individual counseling services
Montgomery College
Montgomery College offers a variety of programs for students of middle school age and for their
parents.
Montgomery County Public Schools Parent Academy
301-279-3100 or 301-517-5940
The Parent Academy is for all parents and will offer eighteen different workshops, many
repeated at varying times and locations, during October and November. Additional workshops
will be offered starting in January. Topics include understanding the school system, computer
skills, understanding ADHD, bullying prevention, high school graduation requirements, helping
teens make good decisions, helping your child succeed in middle school and more. Courses will
be taught by MCPS staff and a variety of community organizations.
The workshops are located at schools and other sites throughout Montgomery County. Most are
scheduled on weeknights at 7 p.m. and are free of charge. Child care will be provided for
children ages 4 through 12. Interpreters in multiple languages will be available at the workshops
if they have been requested on the registration form.
Montgomery County Crisis Center – Mental Health services for acute mental health needs.
Montgomery County Mobile Crisis Team – available 24 hours a day for acute mental health
needs.
Parent Encouragement Program (PEP)
Screening and Assessment Services for Children and Adolescents (SASCA)
Stop Bullying Now