Teen Mental Health

Join us for a week dedicated to addressing the pressing mental health challenges facing teenagers in Montgomery County, Maryland, as they navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Montgomery County Public Libraries, we understand the importance of supporting our youth through serious challenges, which is why we are working to providing teens and their support networks with important information regarding Teen Mental Health Resources in our county.

From April 6th - April 13th, we invite teenagers, parents, educators, and community members to come together for a series of informative and empowering events designed to shed light on mental health issues and provide resources for support. Our aim is to create a safe and welcoming space where teens can openly discuss their struggles and find solidarity in knowing they are not alone.

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All Programs

Starting April 6, 2024 we have a range of teen mental health related programming lined up for you. See the full list of events below.

Events on April 7th

RespectFest, Wheaton Recreation & Library Center

Stress Reducktion Passive Program, Olney Library

Events on April 8th

John F. Kennedy RecZone, John F. Kennedy High School

Montgomery Blair RecZone, Montgomgery Blair High School

Colonel Zadok Magruder RecZone, Colonel Zadok Magruder High School

Watkins Mill RecZone, Watkins Mill High School

Seneca Valley RecZone, Seneca Valley High School

Springbrook RecZone, Springbrook High School

Events on April 13th

Teen Yoga, Damascus Library

Weekend RecZone at Upper County Community Center, Upper County Community Center

Close Out, Rockville Library

 

List of all Teen Mental Health Week Events

Date & Time Event Location of the Event
Saturday, April 6, 11:00-12:30 Creative Journaling and Presentation from EveryMind Twinbrook Library
Saturday, April 6, 3:00-4:00 Craft & Relax Aspen Hill Library
Saturday, April 6, 1:00-4:00 Kick Off (Queen Sheba) + Resource Fair Wheaton Recreation & Library Center
Saturday, April 6, 6:00-8:00 Weekend RecZone at Upper County Community Center Upper County Community Center
Sunday, April 7, 1:00-4:00 RespectFest Wheaton Recreation & Library Center
Monday, April 8, 2:30-4:30 John F. Kennedy RecZone - Teen Mental Health Week John F. Kennedy High School
Monday, April 8, 2:30-5:00 Montgomery Blair RecZone - Teen Mental Health Week Montgomery Blair High School
Monday, April 8, 2:30-4:30 Colonel Zadok Magruder RecZone - Teen Mental Health Week Colonel Zadok Magruder High School
Monday, April 8, 2:30-5:00 Watkins Mill RecZone - Teen Mental Health Week Watkins Mill High School
Monday, April 8, 2:30-4:30 Seneca Valley RecZone - Teen Mental Health Week Seneca Valley High School
Monday, April 8, 2:30-5:00 Springbrook RecZone - Teen Mental Health Week Springbrook High School
Tuesday, April 9, 4:00-6:00 Writing Your Script for a Healthy Relationship (from SMYAL) Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
Wednesday, April 10, 4:00-5:15 Mindfulness for Teens Connie Morella Library
Wednesday, April 10, 5:30-6:30 Introduction to Journaling by Seema Reza Potomac Library
Wednesday, April 10, 8:30-4:00 Teens Day Out Wheaton Recreation & Library Center
Wednesday, April 10, 8:30-4:00 Teens Day Out Plum Gar Community Center
Wednesday, April 10, 8:30-4:00 Teens Day Out East County Community Center
Wednesday, April 10, 8:30-4:00 Teens Day Out Silver Spring Rec and Aquatic Center
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00-5:00 Movie Screening: The Princess Bride & pizza Maggie Nightingale Library
Thursday, April 11, 4:00-6:00 Pause to Play Davis Library
Friday, April 12, 4:00-5:00 Make a zine- ID 7 ways to stay calm (passive program) Long Branch Library
Friday, April 12, 3:30-5:00 Teen Stress Management 101 Marilyn J. Praisner Library
Friday, April 12, 3:30-5:00 Teen Art Club - Paint a Mini Canvas Little Falls Library
Saturday, April 13, 2:30-3:30 Teen Yoga Damascus Library
Saturday, April 13, 6:00-8:00 Weekend RecZone at Upper County Community Center Upper County Community Center

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