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title: "For Parents & Families"
date: 2024-08-05T10:43:00-04:00
author: Jordan Dunklee
canonical_url: "https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families"
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# For Parents & Families

**For Parents & Families**





- [How we support Terp families](https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#letter)
- [Get your Terp mental health treatment](https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#mh-treatment)
- [Contact the Warmline](https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#warmline)
- [More tips & resources](https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#more)
- [Get involved in campus mental health](https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#hugs)

## A Letter from the Director of Family Engagement


> Knowing what resources are available is a critical first step in helping our students navigate challenging situations.

— Matt Supple, *Director of Family Engagement*
- [Read the full letter](https://terpfamily.umd.edu/education/health-wellbeing)


## Mental Health Treatment

How can we help?



- **My Terp is in crisis.** <https://counseling.umd.edu/cs/immediatehelp>
- **My Terp needs counseling.** <https://counseling.umd.edu/gettingstarted>
- **My Terp needs psychiatric medication.** <https://health.umd.edu/medical-behavioral-health/behavioral-health-services>
- **I am concerned about my Terp&#039;s substance use.** <https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-students/substance-use>


### Contact the Warmline

Parents, guardians,and other loved ones who have concerns about their UMD student may consult with a mental health professional by calling the Parent Warmline at the University of Maryland Counseling Center. Therapists are available to discuss concerns related to students’ personal, social and academic challenges, and callers can explore options for helping their students resolve the problems.

Warmline therapists are available to discuss:

- Signs of anxiety and depression
- Assistance with encouraging a student to seek mental health treatment
- Inability to select a major
- Substance use
- Social withdrawal or difficulty making friends
- Students expressing thoughts of suicide
- And more

To reach the Parent Warmline, call (301) 314-7651 or visit the Counseling Center website for more information.

- [Contact the Warmline](https://counseling.umd.edu/outreach-consultation/consultation-services)



## More Resources



- **Care Referrals** — Any member of the university community is encouraged to request support for a student from the Dean of Students Office by using the online reporting form to identify students and describe their area(s) of concern. The Dean of Students Office evaluates every report and works to connect students with the appropriate resources. <https://studentaffairs.umd.edu/support-resources/dean-students-office/care-referrals>
- **Counseling Center Resources for Family &amp; Friends** — Find answers to FAQ&#039;s, tips for supporting new students, recommended reading and more. <https://counseling.umd.edu/resources/family-and-friends>
- **Student Resources** — Visit the Student Resources page to find all of the resources available to your Terp. <https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-students>


## Get Involved in Terp Mental Health &amp; Well-being

Local to Maryland and looking for ways to support our Terps? Join us for Terps Hugs &amp;amp; High Fives where dedicated family volunteers bring down the stress of finals week with some extra love, support and snacks!

Can&#039;t join in person but still want to support? Purchase snacks and drinks for students or give to the Parents &amp;amp; Families Initiatives Fund!

- [Learn more](https://terpfamily.umd.edu/involvement/terp-family-hugs-high-fives)

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