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The Frederick County Hotline is one of four centers in Maryland to answer 2-1-1. Call 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for information and referrals on health and human services such as basic human needs, physical and mental health, employment support, support for seniors and those with disabilities, support for children, youth and families, mobile crisis services, and suicide prevention and intervention services. Find out more about 2-1-1. Simply dial 2-1-1 to get connected, and get answers.
2-1-1 is currently available from most cell phones and land-lines. However, if you experience difficulties calling 2-1-1, you may access the identical service by calling 301-662-2255 or 1-866-411-6803 (outside of Frederick County).
*Airtime and other charges may apply for cell phone users.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national 24- hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in a suicidal crisis that can be accessed from anywhere in the United States, 1-800-273-TALK. You can call the for many reasons such as the following to speak to someone who cares, if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself, to find referrals to mental health services in your area, or to speak to a crisis worker about someone you are concerned about.
The Hopeline links callers to a certified crisis center nearest the caller’s location. Crisis centers networked under this single, toll-free number are certified by the American Association of Suicidology. Call 1-800-SUICIDE.
View the Mental Health Association of Frederick County’s privacy policy.
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The Frederick County Hotline
The Frederick County Hotline provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, counseling, support, information and referrals to all citizens in Frederick County. As a primary intervention service, the Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 301-662-2255 for assistance.2-1-1
The Frederick County Hotline is one of four centers in Maryland to answer 2-1-1. Call 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for information and referrals on health and human services such as basic human needs, physical and mental health, employment support, support for seniors and those with disabilities, support for children, youth and families, mobile crisis services, and suicide prevention and intervention services. Find out more about 2-1-1. Simply dial 2-1-1 to get connected, and get answers. 2-1-1 is currently available from most cell phones and land-lines. However, if you experience difficulties calling 2-1-1, you may access the identical service by calling 301-662-2255 or 1-866-411-6803 (outside of Frederick County).
*Airtime and other charges may apply for cell phone users.
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
The Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline is a toll-free, 24-hour phone line available statewide. At the Frederick County Hotline, we answer calls coming from Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties to provide information and referral, and crisis intervention. Call 1-800-422-0009 to reach a Hotline call specialist.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and Hopeline (1-800-SUICIDE)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national 24- hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in a suicidal crisis that can be accessed from anywhere in the United States, 1-800-273-TALK. You can call the for many reasons such as the following to speak to someone who cares, if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself, to find referrals to mental health services in your area, or to speak to a crisis worker about someone you are concerned about. The Hopeline links callers to a certified crisis center nearest the caller’s location. Crisis centers networked under this single, toll-free number are certified by the American Association of Suicidology. Call 1-800-SUICIDE.
PhoneFriend – 301-694-8255
PhoneFriend is a 24 hour, 7 day a week hotline specifically for children who need to talk, are facing a problem, or need support while they are home alone. Call 301-694-8255.View the Mental Health Association of Frederick County’s privacy policy.
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Call 2-1-1
In Crisis?
301.662.2255 (local)
800.422.0009 (statewide) Services available in over 150 languages
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national 24- hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone who feels that he/she might be in danger of hurting oneself, to find referrals to mental health services, or to speak to a crisis worker about a friend or family member.