Mental Health Resources
The following resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily represent Dr. Bomba’s opinions or advice or constitute her endorsement of these services.
If experiencing a mental health emergency, please CALL or TEXT 988 or 911
or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency department.
ADHD
ADDitude
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.)
National Resource Center on ADHD
Books:
The ADHA Book of Lists
Cory Stories: A Kid's Book about Living with ADHD
Late, Lost and Unprepared
Taking Charge of ADHD, Fourth Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Child Anxiety Network
Worrywisekids
Books:
Anxiety-Free Kids
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents
Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: A Guide for Caregivers
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Society of America
Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
Frederick County ASA
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Books:
The Hair Pulling "Habit" and You: How to Solve the Trichotillomania Puzzle
Child Abuse
Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse
Darkness to Light Helpline 1-866-FOR-LIGHT
Friends of the Child Advocacy Center
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Educational Advocacy
LD Online
Maryland Coalition of Families
Special Education Advocacy
Wrightslaw
Grief and Loss
Association for Death Education and Counseling
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Blue H.E.L.P.
The Compassionate Friends
The Dougy Center
First H.E.L.P.
Frederick Health Hospice
Hospice Foundation of America
National Alliance for Grieving Children
Open to Hope
Red H.E.L.P.
The Umbrella Project
Webhealing
Wendt Center for Loss and Healing
Books:
Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope: A Read Aloud Story for People of All Ages About Loving and Losing, Friendship and Hope
After a Parent’s Suicide: Helping Children Heal
Badger's Parting Gift
Children Also Grieve: Talking about Death and Healing
The Dragonfly Door
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children
Waterbugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Children
When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
When Going to Pieces Holds You Together
Someone I Love Died by Suicide: A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them
Parenting
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Empowering Parents (Behavior Charts)
Kid Pointz (Behavior Charts)
Lives in the Balance (Collaborative & Proactive Solutions)
Zero to Three
Self Harm
Sex Education
Books:
Boys, Girls & Body Science: A First Book About Facts of Life
It's MY Body: A Book to Teach Young Children How to Resist Uncomfortable Touch
My Body is Private
Sex Ed for the Stroller Set: How to Have Honest Conversations With Young Children
Ten Talks Parents Must Have with Their Children About Sex and Character
What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys
Social Skills
Suicide Prevention
American Association of Suicidology
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Maryland Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
1-800-422-0009; 410-531-5086 TTY
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Additional Local Resources
Frederick County Hotline
(24/7) 301-662-2255
Frederick County Mobile Crisis Services (24/7) 301-662-2255
Heartly House, Inc. (24/7) 301-662-8800
Maryland Psychological Association
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
(24/7) 1-800-422-0009
Mental Health Association of Frederick County
Mental Health Association of Maryland
NAMI Maryland Chapter
Phone Friend 301-694-8255
2-1-1 Maryland
Additional National Resources
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Psychological Association
Child Mind Institute
KidsHealth
Mental Health America
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Children’s Alliance
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Eating Disorders Association
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute of Mental Health
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network