MCPS ‘Student Strong’ App Set to Debut
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will soon debut a new app focusing on mental health that students and parents can access. The app is called ‘Student Strong’. The app will… Read More
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Rockville Residents Voice Concern Over Seven Locks Road Restoration Center
More than 100 community members attended an Oct. 6 forum on a county proposal that would create a new restoration center – a facility that would provide care for people… Read More
Mental Health Groups Will Host Free Short Film Screenings in Silver Spring
The glowmedia project – a nonprofit that promotes mental health education through film – announced Tuesday that they would premier two new short films on Oct. 12 in Silver Spring… Read More
Ahead of Forum, Officials Clash Over Proposed Restoration Center in Rockville
Ahead of a forum next week where Rockville residents will provide feedback on a proposed 25.8-acre development along Seven Locks Road, city and county officials are sparring over a key… Read More
High School Wellness Centers Should Be Fully Staffed by October
Officials expect county high school wellness centers to be fully staffed by October. As of last week, just over half of wellness centers have hired staff, said Mark Hodge, Acting… Read More
County to Provide Health Event for Black Families
On Saturday, August 13, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a “Right from the Start” event that seeks to provide educational support for Black children and… Read More
Rep. Trone ‘Very Confident’ of Victory in November
In unofficial election results U.S. Rep. David Trone handily defeated Ben Smilowitz in July 19’s primary election, amassing 79.2% of the Democratic vote to Smilowitz’s 15.7%. Trone faces Republican Neil… Read More
National Suicide Hotline Introduces New Number to Call or Text
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has launched a new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number, 988, which allows easier access to help through call or text. Once dialed, the caller is… Read More
Outgoing Student Member of the Board O’Looney Lists Top 10 Accomplishments
From providing free menstrual products to correcting disparities between schools, Hana O’Looney had a very eventful tenure as the 44th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). O’Looney, who completed… Read More
High School Mental Health Wellness Centers Designed to be Welcoming Space
The Mental Health and Positive Youth Development Centers that eventually will be located in every high school will serve a slightly different purpose than the existing high school wellness centers… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosting Mental Health Hikes
May is Mental Health Month. Montgomery Parks and the local nonprofit EveryMind are hosting group hikes this month to raise awareness and encourage residents to reach optimal mental wellness and… Read More
County to Host Athlete Wellness Summit at Watkins Mill HS
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services will host an athlete wellness summit Friday, May 20th at Watkins Mill High School from 2:45-6:30 p.m. The event is cohosted by… Read More