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Note: For the most recent comprehensive information about the recovery effort and services in Maryland and the Washington, DC metro area, go to the news links (see below).
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov/Information and assistance for families in Washington, D.C. and Maryland
includes telephone numbers for counseling services and other resources for families
Crisis and Family Stress Hotline, 202-223-2255.
The Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline has opened up its trained councilors to anyone, young or old, feeling anxiety or needing help. They can be reached 24 hours a day at 1-800-422-0009.
Grief counseling hotline: 1-202-432-9045
D.C. Department of Mental Health community-based sites , including the Northwest Family Center, 202-673-2042, and the Child and Family Therapy SE Center, 202-645-3600.
D.C. public schools has established two hot lines to help people cope. The line for children is 202-442-7699, and the line for parents who need advice on how to talk to their children is 202-442-5674.
Washington, DC and Maryland news links (includes current information, local and state resources)
Gazette newspapers (provides information for Montgomery, Frederick, Prince Georges counties and Southern Maryland
Last update: September 16, 2003