Resources & Support

Practical tools and local connections for children, teens, adults, and families across Maryland. Choose the kind of help you need below.

I need help now

If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. For suicidal crisis or emotional distress, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Ascend’s website and routine messages are not emergency services.

Call 988

Chat with 988

You can also text 988.

Help with everyday needs

Food, housing, transportation, and bills can affect your well-being. Start with one resource that fits your need.

211 Maryland

Find food, housing, utility assistance, transportation, and other community support. Call 211 or search by ZIP code.

Find local help

Maryland Food Bank

Find a nearby food pantry or food distribution site.

Find food

Maryland Benefits

Explore state benefit programs and application options.

Explore benefits

Local resources

Support for parents & caregivers

School routines that fit your child

Small changes for mornings, homework, and getting started.

Parents’ Place of Maryland

Free support for families navigating special education and disability-related needs.

Find school support

Child Mind Institute

Practical guidance for children, teens, and caregivers.

Parenting tools

Tools for everyday life

Make the next step smaller

Choose one task and name its first step.

Prepare for your session

Write down what felt difficult, what helped, and one question.

Build a routine that fits

Start with one daily anchor and adjust with your care team.

Explore wellness tools

Getting started with care

Therapy

Talk about concerns, identify goals, and practice useful skills.

Medication appointments

Bring your medication list and questions about symptoms, side effects, and treatment goals.

PRP

Practical skill-building support for eligible youth and adults at home, school, work, and in the community.

Learn about PRP

Explore services

Intake helps review service fit, insurance, and next steps. Coverage and eligibility vary.

Start Care

Current client help

Please do not send sensitive clinical information through general website inquiries. External resources are for information and support. Availability and eligibility can change; confirm with the organization. These resources do not replace individualized care. Links reviewed November 2026.

Client portal

Activate your account using the blue “Join Client Portal” button in your invitation email. Contact our office if you need an invitation or help.

Appointments

Bring questions and updates for your care team.

Scheduling and forms

Contact your clinician or office for help.

Call Ascend

Contact our team