Click the link to research a comprehensive list of mental health service providers in Howard County. There are treatment and rehabilitation resources and other major support services that serve individuals whose insurance coverage ranges from private to public health insurance, and some offer sliding fee scales. It is always best to call and discuss the form of payment needed in advance of your appointment.
Suicide Awareness/Prevention
Grassroots is a multi-service crisis intervention center providing 24-hour crisis intervention services, emergency and transitional shelter, and community education.
Grassroots Mobile Crisis Unit 410-531-6677
Grassroots Mobile Crisis Unit 410-531-6677
Crisis Text Line is FREE, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the United States to text with a trained crisis counselor. Crisis counselors will text with you until you have moved from a "hot moment" to a "'cool moment."
HELP4MDYOUTH is an initiative of the Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline Network. A caller in MD simply dials the toll free number and accesses a hotline center in their region 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-422-0009
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-422-0009
CARE (Child and Adolescent Resources and Education) for Howard County Families is a free service provided by the Howard County Office of Children and Families, with the support of Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services, the Howard County Local Children’s Board, Maryland State Department of Education, Howard County Mental Health Authority and the Governor’s Office for Children. The CARE Line is a resource and referral service for an extensive list of services.
Accident and Medical Insurance
Accident Insurance
The school system does not carry medical insurance for accidents that occur at school, including non-sport related injuries, such as trips and falls, physical education injuries, and recess/playground injuries. Thus, parents are encouraged to enroll students in the accident insurance program offered through HCPSS.
Learn more about how to obtain accident insurance â
Medical Insurance
The Maryland Childrenâs Health Insurance Program (MCHIP) is available for families, pregnant women, and children in need of medical insurance. Applications are available through the school health assistant or by contacting the Howard County Health Department at 410-313-7500.