Mental Health Services
The health and wellness of students and staff is a top priority in PGCPS. Mental health plays a key role in overall wellness and greatly impacts performance in school and at work. Please use the information below to learn more about mental health and the many resources available to help.
Get Help Now
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Prince George's County Crisis Services (includes Mobile Crisis Team): 301-429-2185
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call 988
- Maryland: Call 2-1-1 or Text your zip code to 898-211
- Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line: Call 1-833-MD-B-Safe or Download the app
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
- National Alliance on Mental Health: "You are not alone" campaign resources
- Children's Mental Health Matters campaign resources
For Staff
Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom
This resource will help educators address the interplay of race and trauma and its effects on students in the classroom.
Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom: A Resource for Educators
Spotting Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect During the COVID 19 Emergency
As we tread through this new virtual space, our commitment to ensuring that our students are safe remains a constant.
Even from a distance, there are ways to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. It is the responsibility of each of us to collaborate and provide a network of support and resources for our students.
View ways to spot signs of child abuse and neglect in a virtual setting >>
Identifying Depression and Suicide Prevention Information
- Elementary school students (French, Spanish)
- Secondary school students (French, Spanish)
- View additional resources
Administrative Procedures
- AP 2950: Crisis Intervention at the School in Response to Suicide; Death; and Related Traumas
- AP 2952: Behavior Threat Assessment Process
- AP 5143: Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation
Crisis Planning
- School safety and crisis planning toolkit
- Resources for schools to prepare and recover from a crisis
- Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news
- School crisis guide: A step-by-step outline of what to do before, during and after any school or community crisis
- Resources, information and best practices in crisis and emergency management
Crisis Coping & Recovery
- Management After a Crisis: Coping and Leading When Disaster Strikes a School District article
- Webinar on supporting students after crisis and loss
- Webinar on effective crisis/trauma response
- Tips to help children cope with tragedy (English, Spanish)
- Guidelines for administrators and crisis teams to care for and support caregivers in the school setting following a crisis
School Violence & Prevention
- Suggestions on helping students after a school shooting
- Guidelines for administrators and crisis teams for school violence prevention
- Best practice considerations for schools in active shooter and other armed assailant drills
School Safety Preparation
- Information about cyber-physical security systems
- 7 strategies for principals to enhance school safety and protect their school community
- Resources for parents and PTAs to support families in becoming effective and successful school safety stakeholders
- Fostering Safer Schools guide