George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy (GBTLA)
Our mission is to accelerate students' mastery of academics, specifically reading, language arts, and mathematics. The Learning Academy is a tutoring and mentoring program that enhances the academic performance and achievement of students in grades 1 through 12. On Saturday mornings, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., certified teachers and volunteer tutors work with students on core subjects and teach successful learning/studying strategies.
Link for more information
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Without knowing the details, I am so sad about the recent deaths of
two Montgomery County teens. Sadly, sometimes it takes a tragic
headline to make us pay attention to the fact that lots of our kids
need mental health support. I am very appreciative of the work MCCPTA
and my local PTA has done to keep advocacy for children's mental
health at the top of our agenda.
Here are some resources that might help families, including Operation
Runaway. Most services are available in English and Spanish as well as
other languages. Also, this is a great time to speak with your child,
your child's mental health provider, school guidance counselor, school
nurse, or Youth Services Center if you have concerns, and to share
information about your school's Student Assistance Program.
Sharon Strauss
B-CC HS PTSA Cluster Rep
Montgomery County 24 Hour Crisis Center Line-
240-777-4000
Montgomery Youth Crisis Line- 301-738-9697
Montgomery County Dept. of Health & Human Services Info & Referral- 240-777-1245
YMCA Youth & Family Services; (B-CC, Churchill, WJ and Whitman); 301-229-1347
GUIDE G'burg Youth Services (G'burg, Watkins Mill); 301-590-9864
GUIDE Olney Youth Services (MacGruder, Sherwood);
301-774-3581
GUIDE Upcounty Youth Services (Damascus, Northwest, Poolesville, QO,
Seneca Valley); 301-972-0307
Kensington Wheaton Youth Services/MHA (Einstein, Kennedy and Wheaton);
301-933-2818
Rockville Youth & Family Services (RM, Rockville, Wooton); 240-314-8310
YMCA Youth & Family Services (Blair, Northwood, Paint Branch &
Springbrook); 301-593-1160
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Operation Runaway
1-800-204-8600
Operation Runaway is a FREE community program made available through
Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health Center. Operation Runaway works
closely with the Montgomery County Police Department to help runaway
youths and their families:
Free 24 Hour Hotline--
Telephone crisis intervention and brief counseling for youth on the
run or youth considering running away
Free Confidential Assessments--
A safe meeting place for parents to be reunited with runaways
Discuss strategies for coping with situation
Provide parents with specific recommendations and referrals for treatment
Free Community Support Group--
Weekly meeting for parents and runaways
Learn how to prevent future runaway episodes with improved
communication, problem solving, stress and anger management skills
Gain support from other families experiencing the same stressors
Receive outside support from group co-facilitators
