# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Maryland ## Emergency Contacts - **StopBullying.gov** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (National Bullying Prevention Hotline) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Description:** Offers resources and support for individuals experiencing bullying or cyberbullying. ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Maryland State Department of Education Bullying Prevention** - **Phone:** 1-410-767-0100 - **Website:** [http://marylandpublicschools.org](http://marylandpublicschools.org/) - **Services Provided:** Policy guidance, reporting procedures, and resources for students, parents, and educators. - **Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV)** - **Phone:** 1-301-429-3601 - **Website:** [https://mnadv.org](https://mnadv.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support for bullying that escalates to harassment or threats, including legal advice and counseling. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Baltimore - **Baltimore Child Abuse Center (BCAC)** - **Phone:** 1-443-984-9423 - **Website:** [https://www.bcaci.org](https://www.bcaci.org/) - **Office Location:** 2300 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 - **Specialized Services:** Youth counseling and support for victims of bullying and abuse. ### Montgomery County - **Montgomery County Public Schools Bullying Prevention Program** - **Phone:** 1-240-740-3000 - **Website:** [https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org](https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/) - **Office Location:** 850 Hungerford Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 - **Specialized Services:** School-based mediation and peer-to-peer support initiatives. ### Prince George’s County - **Prince George’s County Family Justice Center** - **Phone:** 1-301-780-8008 - **Website:** [https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/) - **Office Location:** 14735 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 - **Specialized Services:** Resources for families impacted by bullying, including legal aid and mental health support. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **Maryland Bullying Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** Contact your local school system or the Maryland State Department of Education. - **Website:** [http://marylandpublicschools.org](http://marylandpublicschools.org/) - **How to Report:** Fill out a bullying report form available on the state education website, or report directly to school administrators. Include details such as names, dates, and incidents. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Educational resources, anonymous reporting guides, and strategies to combat cyberbullying. - **Stomp Out Bullying** - **Website:** [https://www.stompoutbullying.org](https://www.stompoutbullying.org/) - **Features:** Live chat support for teens, anti-bullying guides, and online safety tips. ## Educational Resources - **StopBullying.gov Educational Tools** - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources](https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources) - **Description:** Provides guides for parents, educators, and youth on recognizing and addressing bullying. ## Other Resources - **The Trevor Project** - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text “START” to 678-678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Services Provided:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing bullying or cyberbullying. - **National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (CyberTipline)** - **Phone:** 1-800-843-5678 - **Website:** [https://www.missingkids.org](https://www.missingkids.org/) - **Services Provided:** Reporting and prevention resources for online harassment and exploitation. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Maryland State Department of Education at [http://marylandpublicschools.org](http://marylandpublicschools.org/)._