Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) defines social-emotional learning (SEL) as the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
The SEL competencies identify key attitudes and skills necessary for understanding and managing emotions, listening, feeling and showing empathy for others, and making thoughtful, responsible decisions. BCPS offers the following resources to support the physical and social and emotional wellness of students, families, communities, and staff.
I Need Help! - Mental Health Resource Toolkit
Baltimore County Behavioral and Mental Health Services - Baltimore County: This has a webpage that describes the bureau and lists services and numbers to call.
BCPS Mental Health Services – Local resources such as the Crisis text line.
COVID-19 - Updates and current guidelines.
Division of School Safety
Mind Over Matters Campaign- Schedule and description of themes by month.
Multi-Tiered System of Support
Office of Health Services - Resources to support health and wellness.
Office of School Climate and Culture
Office of School Counseling - Resources to support preparing students to graduate, on time, as globally competitive citizens ready for college, careers, and life.
Office of School Social Work
Parent University – Resource Library - Resource Library includes contact information for community resources and support hotlines. Parent University also offers workshops for families connected to social-emotional learning.
Resource List for Baltimore County Children and Families
Social-Emotional Support - Links to resources, books, podcasts, and videos.
Talkspace Parent Webinar (vimeo.com) - Discover how BCPS is providing a valuable
opportunity for teens, aged 13 and above, to access Talk space therapists,
mental health resources, and additional support.
Tips for Talking About Traumatic Events
Virtual Calming Room - A space for students, families, and staff to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings.
Community Support Hotlines
- Baltimore County DSS: 410-887-TIME(8463)
- Baltimore County Crisis Response: 410-931-2214
- Maryland Food Bank: 410-737-8282
- United Way: 211 https://211md.org/
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call and Text: 988
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat