Baker Middle School

Family forum on mental health & substance use prevention

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and Montgomery Goes Purple, will host a family forum on mental health and substance use prevention to provide expertise and resources to students, staff, and families regarding the dangers of substance use. Attendees will learn about the dangers of fentanyl, alcohol, and other substances; information to keep students safe; school and community-based substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives and what insurance is required to cover. Workshop topics will include:  starting conversations on substance use; accessing treatment; resources and insurance coverage and non-opioid pain management options. School-based mental health providers will have the opportunity to gain information on how to support students and families with substance use prevention programming. This event will also include Narcan training and distribution, and a resource fair. The MCPS Mental Health website will have more specific details. Please share this information with your staff and families.

Important Dates

Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m.–noon: The Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Family Forum will take place at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877.

Links/Additional Information

Breakfast will be provided and the middle and high school with the most attendees will receive free ice cream during their school lunch. Students will receive four student service learning hours for attending the event. Parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members can find additional information and RSVP here 

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/mental-health/

CAFETERIA NEWS

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• Public Assistance Programs:  Supplements Nutritious Assistance Program (SNAP)
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