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<umd-element-nav-item> <a id="for-students-11166" href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-students" slot="primary-link"> <span>For Students</span> </a> </umd-element-nav-item> <umd-element-nav-item> <a id="for-faculty-staff-11704" href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-faculty-staff" slot="primary-link"> <span>For Faculty & Staff</span> </a> </umd-element-nav-item> <umd-element-nav-item> <a id="for-parents-families-11726" href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families" slot="primary-link" data-selected> <span>For Parents & Families</span> </a> </umd-element-nav-item> </div> </umd-element-navigation-header> </div> </header> <main id="main"> <div id="umd-shell-pages"> <umd-element-hero type="default" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing bg-black small:pb-md medium:pb-md large:pb-md" theme="dark" text-align="left"> <h1 slot="headline"> For Parents & Families </h1> <img src="https://umd-election.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/heros/health/HugsHighFives_10202023_JD_2787.JPG?w=4475&h=2983&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1724957639&s=d3651abe86934b862638a459b0ca295d" alt="A Terp parent hugs a student in the background, with red, gold, black and white balloons and tall grass in the foreground" slot="image" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> </umd-element-hero> <section id="section-13318" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing" > <umd-element-section-intro class="umd-lock-extra-small"> <div slot="text"> <p>Our Terp families play a crucial role in students' mental health and well-being. At UMD, we are committed to creating a culture of care for your student and helping you support them whether you're far or near to College Park.</p> </div> <div slot="actions"> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#letter"> <span>How we support Terp families</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#mh-treatment"> <span>Get your Terp mental health treatment</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#warmline"> <span>Contact the Warmline</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#more"> <span>More tips & resources</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-parents-families#hugs"> <span>Get involved in campus mental health</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> </div> </umd-element-section-intro> </section> <section id="letter" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing" > <umd-element-section-intro class="umd-lock-extra-small" include-separator> <h2 slot="headline"> A Letter from the Director of Family Engagement </h2> </umd-element-section-intro> </section> <section id="section-13398" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing" > <div class="umd-lock-smaller"> <umd-element-quote > <div slot="quote"> <p>Knowing what resources are available is a critical first step in helping our students navigate challenging situations.</p> </div> <img src="https://umd-election.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/people/health/MattSupple_06302021_1058.jpg?w=400&h=400&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1723750151&s=670e4a009073ce7285ef18a2cff9eb2a" alt="Headshot of Matt Supple" slot="image" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> <p slot="attribution"> Matt Supple, Ph.D. </p> <p slot="attribution-sub-text"> Director of Family Engagement </p> <div slot="actions"> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://terpfamily.umd.edu/education/health-wellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>Read the full letter</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> </div> </umd-element-quote> </div> </section> <section id="mh-treatment" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing" > <umd-element-section-intro class="umd-layout-vertical-landing-child umd-lock-extra-small" include-separator> <h2 slot="headline"> Mental Health Treatment </h2> <div slot="text"> <p>How can we help?</p> </div> </umd-element-section-intro> <div class="umd-lock"> <div class="umd-grid-gap-four"> <umd-element-card-icon theme="light"> <a href="https://counseling.umd.edu/cs/immediatehelp" slot="image"> <img src="https://umd-election.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/icons/health/Untitled-18.png?w=1080&h=1080&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1723821383&s=0b7ec8d112a0e6595a45d68790a9b69c" alt="Icon of exclamation mark" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> </a> <p slot="headline"> <a href="https://counseling.umd.edu/cs/immediatehelp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>My Terp is in crisis.</span> </a> </p> </umd-element-card-icon> <umd-element-card-icon theme="light"> <a href="https://counseling.umd.edu/gettingstarted" slot="image"> <img src="https://umd-election.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/icons/health/Untitled-19.png?w=1080&h=1080&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1723821366&s=c3c287bcd59c31e043e1a8b8e843839d" alt="Icon of two speech bubbles talking" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> </a> <p slot="headline"> <a href="https://counseling.umd.edu/gettingstarted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>My Terp needs counseling.</span> </a> </p> </umd-element-card-icon> <umd-element-card-icon theme="light"> <a href="https://health.umd.edu/medical-behavioral-health/behavioral-health-services" slot="image"> <img src="https://umd-election.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/icons/health/Untitled-20.png?w=1080&h=1080&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1723821351&s=017c658cad5ca83e6a55e86c9ddeae08" alt="Icon of a capsule and a pill" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> </a> <p slot="headline"> <a href="https://health.umd.edu/medical-behavioral-health/behavioral-health-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>My Terp needs psychiatric medication.</span> </a> </p> </umd-element-card-icon> <umd-element-card-icon theme="light"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-students/substance-use" slot="image"> <img src="https://umd-election.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/icons/health/Untitled-17.png?w=1080&h=1080&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1723821335&s=a3e6acba14606a353078a84c0d13b1a3" alt="Graphic of a wine bottle, beer glass, and pill" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> </a> <p slot="headline"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-students/substance-use"> <span>I am concerned about my Terp's substance use.</span> </a> </p> </umd-element-card-icon> </div> </div> </section> <section id="warmline" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing" > <umd-element-pathway type="overlay" theme="dark" image-position="right" image-scaled="true"> <img src="https://umd-election.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/health/ReckordArmory_03232022_JC_0670.jpg?w=1667&h=2500&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1723726598&s=044d252e5d566e21c96d5a4f18767162" alt="Cherry Blossoms Blooming in front of Reckord Armory" slot="image" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> <p slot="eyebrow"> Still not sure? </p> <p slot="headline"> Contact the Warmline </p> <div slot="text"> <p>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.</p><p>Warmline therapists are available to discuss: </p><ul><li>Signs of anxiety and depression</li><li>Assistance with encouraging a student to seek mental health treatment</li><li>Inability to select a major</li><li>Substance use</li><li>Social withdrawal or difficulty making friends</li><li>Students expressing thoughts of suicide</li><li>And more</li></ul><p>To reach the Parent Warmline, call (301) 314-7651 or visit the Counseling Center website for more information.</p> </div> <div slot="actions"> <umd-element-call-to-action type="primary" size="standard" theme="dark"> <a href="https://counseling.umd.edu/outreach-consultation/consultation-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>Contact the Warmline</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> </div> </umd-element-pathway> </section> <section id="more" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing" > <umd-element-section-intro class="umd-layout-vertical-landing-child umd-lock-extra-small" include-separator> <h2 slot="headline"> More Resources </h2> </umd-element-section-intro> <div class="umd-lock"> <div class="umd-grid-gap-three"> <umd-element-card-overlay linkType="cta" style="order: 1;"> <p slot="headline"> <a href="https://studentaffairs.umd.edu/support-resources/dean-students-office/care-referrals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>Care Referrals</span> </a> </p> <div slot="text"> <p>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.</p> </div> <div slot="actions"> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://studentaffairs.umd.edu/support-resources/dean-students-office/care-referrals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>Submit a Care Referral</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> </div> </umd-element-card-overlay> <umd-element-card-overlay linkType="cta" style="order: 2;"> <p slot="headline"> <a href="https://counseling.umd.edu/resources/family-and-friends" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>Counseling Center Resources for Family & Friends</span> </a> </p> <div slot="text"> <p>Find answers to FAQ's, tips for supporting new students, recommended reading and more.</p> </div> <div slot="actions"> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://counseling.umd.edu/resources/family-and-friends" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <span>Learn more</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> </div> </umd-element-card-overlay> <umd-element-card-overlay linkType="cta" style="order: 3;"> <p slot="headline"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-students"> <span>Student Resources</span> </a> </p> <div slot="text"> <p>Visit the Student Resources page to find all of the resources available to your Terp.</p> </div> <div slot="actions"> <umd-element-call-to-action type="secondary" size="standard"> <a href="https://mentalhealth.umd.edu/for-students"> <span>Jump to Student Resources</span> </a> </umd-element-call-to-action> </div> </umd-element-card-overlay> </div> </div> </section> <section id="hugs" class="umd-layout-vertical-landing" > <umd-element-section-intro class="umd-layout-vertical-landing-child umd-lock-extra-small" include-separator> <h2 slot="headline"> Get Involved in Terp Mental Health & Well-being </h2> <div slot="text"> <p>Local to Maryland and looking for ways to support our Terps? Join us for Terps Hugs & High Fives where dedicated family volunteers bring down the stress of finals week with some extra love, support and snacks! </p><p> </p><p>Can't join in person but still want to support? 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