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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here are just some of the resources available for anyone who needs it.  There are several programs listed that work on a sliding fee or insurance and many more programs out there.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/Resources/Files/A%26D%20Docs/DND/DNDMentalHealth.pdf

School counselor.  Make a resource packet for families to have available when you meet with families printed including mental health, housing (HOC website), food resources and more.  Several good guidebooks like this available.  Then, you just need to highlight the ones the family needs.[/quote]

I work in a different district and all the free services have miles long waitlists. I think you’re very naive.[/quote]

No, I'm not.  Done it many times.  For specific needs, you can get families bumped to the head or places like the crisis center can.  Or, if this child is that out of control, you take him to Children's as he's a threat to others and they can get supports in place and what ever he needs.  Children's has a children's psych ward.[/quote]

I live in Montgomery County and went through this list myself to get services for my sister and her kids and it is far more difficult than you suggest.  I am also very familiar with inpatient hospitalization.  Some things to note:
- hospitalization is really for emergency stabilization- maybe they will help you get some services if you don’t already have them, but definitely nothing comprehensive.
- I’ve found the Crisis Center to be useless- best to just to go directly to the Children’s ER
- many of the services on this list have very long wait lists and some are only for those on Medicaid.  I don’t doubt that some kids can be bumped to the front of the line, but why would you think this 5 year old would be?  There are kids with far worse behavior and mental health issues.
- I was eventually able to get wraparound services in place for my nephew, but it took months of time and persistence.

I’m not suggesting the mom shouldn’t be accessing as many services as she can, but this kid is only 5 and she is probably at the very beginning of the journey to understand what his needs are and how to get help.[/quote]

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