Care, Be Aware
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 the April 6 kickoff with Grammy-nominated Queen Sheba — made possible with support from Friends of the Library, Montgomery County — through April 13, 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.
Teen Mental Health Week Events
The full schedule of Teen Mental Health Week events is available on our dedicated website, in list format, and day-by-day. Click over and make your plan for the events you won’t want to miss!
Kickoff with Queen Sheba
Join us for the Kick-Off to Teen Mental Health Week on Saturday, April 6, from 1-4pm at Wheaton Library with a performance from grammy nominated performer Queen Sheba, author of From Foster to Fame.
Teens and tweens can enjoy snacks, the performance, a workshop with the artist, followed by a Teen Poetry Open Mic session with poet Simply Sherri. There will also be a mental health resource fair for parents and teens.
Teen Mental Health Week Calendar
| 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 | Montomgery 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 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 |
Thank you to our partners!
You are not alone!
