National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Maryland School Psychologists' Association (MSPA)
Howard County Public Schools - Psychological Services
Outside agencies
Sometimes we need some extra support. If you are in need of a specific referral to a provider or organization, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Maryland School Psychologists' Association (MSPA)
Howard County Public Schools - Psychological Services
- The Autism Society, headquartered in Bethesday, MD, features information about autism spectrum disorders
- Sheppard Pratt: Phone: 410-740-1901 http://www.waystationinc.org/HowardCty.htm : :Way Station, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate and quality behavioral health care, housing and employment services to adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance addictions; children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges; and veterans with service needs. Way Station embraces the principles of recovery and resilience and is committed to providing evidence-based, consumer-driven, and family-focused services
- MPB Group: services include mentoring, psychiatric rehabilitation services, psychotherapy, medication management and psychological testing.(410)730-2385.. http://www.mpbhealth.com/
- MSA Center: MSA provides community based partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs to meet the needs of today youth that are experiencing behavioral health problems. http://www.msachild.com/443-259-0400
- The Maryland Chapters of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) bring together families and adults with ADHD, eductators, and health care professionals
- The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN): Every day GLSEN works to ensure that LGBT students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
- Mental Health Association of Maryland (mhamd): provides education and advocacy on behalf of individuals with mental illnesses
- The Maryland Coalition for Families for Children's Mental Health (MCF) provides a network of information and support for families across Maryland who have children with mental health needs
- MSDE Parent Resources provides links to education topics, healthy living and disability resources for parents
- PBIS and School Wide Behavior Planning is a process focusing on improving a school's ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students
- Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline or 1-800-422-0009 is a 24-hour, confidential and secure place to talk about problems and stress that may be difficult to talk about anywhere else. Help4MDYouth is a place for Maryland youth who are going through a hard time or are thinking about suicide, or are concerned about someone else.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, confidential national suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Outside agencies
Sometimes we need some extra support. If you are in need of a specific referral to a provider or organization, please do not hesitate to contact me.