Resources
For Individuals and Families
| Title | Summary | Categories | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Wandering | Wandering/elopement is the tendency for an individual to leave the safety of a responsible person’s … | Autism, Safety | autism safety | |
| Autism Safety | Pathfinders for Autism works to support and improve the lives of individuals with autism through expansive, customized … | Autism, Safety | autism safety | |
| 9-1-1 Registry for Individuals Needing Special Assistance | The Prince George’s County Council approved legislation establishing a volunteer 9-1-1 registry to help emergency … | Autism, Safety | autism safety | |
| The Autism Society | Wandering is a critical safety concern for many individuals and families in the Autism community. … | Autism, Safety | autism safety | |
| Everymind | EveryMind has been bringing mental health services and support to the State of Maryland and … | Support | support | |
| The Sante Group | Our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic and Psychiatric Recovery Programs provide individuals with chronic mental health … | Support | support | |
| 211 Maryland | Support your mental health with supportive and encouraging text messages from MDMindHealth and MDSaludMental. 211 Maryland … | Support | support | |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here … | Support | support | |
| Lean on Me CP | Lean on Me (LOM) is a nonprofit that was founded at MIT and provides students … | Support | support | |
| Suicide Prevention Resource Center | The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is the only federally supported resource center devoted to … | Research, Support, Training & Education | research support training-education | |
| National Organization for People Of Color Against Suicide | NOPCAS promotes life-affirming strategies that will help to decrease life-threatening behaviors. We aim to develop … | Support | support | |
| Coping with Stress | Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming. Learning to cope with … | Training & Education | training-education | |
| The Trevor Project | The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ … | Support, Training & Education | support training-education | |
| Healing Conversations | Healing Conversations gives those who have lost someone to suicide the opportunity to talk with … | Support | support | |
| Talk Saves Lives | Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s flagship suicide prevention education program that … | Training & Education | training-education | |
| PGC NAMI | NAMI Prince George’s County serves residents across Prince George’s County with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education. | Support, Training & Education | support training-education | |
| PG County Behavioral Health Services | Mental health specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide immediate assistance and referrals for long-term support. | Research, Support, Training & Education | research support training-education | |
| SAMHSA | SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. | Support | support | |
| MHA National | Founded in 1909, Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and condition prevention. | Research, Training & Education | research training-education | |
| The Cook Center | By strengthening human connection and providing avenues to mental health support for those most in need, the Cook Center for Human Connection is working to eliminate 100% of suicide. | Support | support | |
| LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Insights From MHA Screening | MHA believes that it is imperative to use data to better understand the patterns of mental health disparities in LGBTQ populations. | Research | research | |
| Parent Guidance | We offer education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health. | Support, Training & Education | support training-education | |
| iMind Behavioral Health | iMind Behavioral Health offers a unique comprehensive approach to streamline care and provide convenient and efficient mental health treatment. | Treatment | treatment | |
| 988- Suicide Prevention | 988 Lifeline Chat and Text connects you with caring crisis counselors for emotional support. | Support | support |
The Arc PGC website will serve as a resource for individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. We will continue to build our centralized hub of information, tools, and support materials tailored specifically to this community’s unique needs. Stay tuned as we grow our diverse range of resources. Workshops and seminars might be hosted regularly to introduce new tools or methodologies. For caregivers, educators, and therapists, equipping them with the latest knowledge and strategies to assist those with developmental and cognitive disabilities.
