If you or someone you know has a need for mental health support ranging from supportive listening to crisis dial 988 or text 988; or see link below for chat option. Examples of appropriate referrals include thoughts of suicide or self-harm; need someone to talk to to address anxiety or depression; substance use issues; panic attack, psychosis etc. dial 988 or text 988; or see link below for chat option.

The staff answering the line will do an initial triage; assist as needed and/or refer to the Crisis Center if a higher level of care is needed. The 988 website also has a list of frequently asked questions and other helpful information.

For an additional resource, contact the Crisis Center at: 240.777.4000. 988 calls are handled by staff at EveryMind which is an organization offering mental health services and support to the State of Maryland and the National Capital Region. EveryMind also offers the local Montgomery County Crisis hotline 301.738.2255. Both 988 and the hotline are always answered.