Educational Resources
Visit Bonnie Branch Middle School for additional information on the school at
Visit Howard County Public School System for additional information on HCPSS at
Need help with your childs Special Education needs, visit NAPCSE (National Associations of Parents with Children in Special Education.
Visit Maryland State Department of Education for additional information on state education requirements.
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org
Crisis Intervention Resources
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
24 Hour Hotline: (410) 531-6677
Grassroots, a Crisis Intervention Center, operates a hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained staff are available to provide telephone counseling and free walk-in counseling 24/7. In addition, Grassroots operates the Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) during its hours of operation.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
6700 Freetown Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 531-6677 or (410) 531-6006
Mobile Crisis Team
(410) 531-6677
The Howard County Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) is available free of charge to any Howard County resident or individual present in Howard County at the time of a mental health crisis. MCT is a partnership with the Howard County Police Department and Grassroots. During hours of operation, MCT staff are able to respond to psychiatric crisis identified by the Police. Two mental health professionals go to where the individual is located and explore suitable support to de-escalate the crisis and help the person in trouble. If there is an issue of safety, the team is able to gain police assistance to have the person transported to the emergency room at Howard County General Hospital for a thorough psychiatric evaluation. The Mobile Crisis Team is available by calling (410) 531-6677 or by calling the police at 911 and requesting the Mobile Crisis Team. MCT will refer the individual and family members to available community resources and follow-up to assure linkage.
Hours of Operation: Noon to 11 p.m. 7 days a week
Drug Watch
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
The resources available on DrugWatch.com are provided to offer visitors free and accurate information to aid in the understanding of various medications and conditions. The content on the site may help consumers formulate questions for medical professionals and alert the public about important information regarding potentially dangerous side effects associated with certain medications. By providing FDA alerts, drug interactions, and potential side effects on the site, patients have access to valuable knowledge that could enhance their ability to voice concerns with their doctor and improve their quality of care.
Visit DRUG WATCH for additional information