John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents

Information provided by: Montgomery County Health & Human Services Department

The Institute provides treatment and education services to children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years with severe emotional disabilities from Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Washington counties. It offers an intensive diagnostic and treatment unit, and residential and day treatment. Educational services are provided by the Montgomery County Department of Education. The Institute is funded to serve an average daily population of 80 young people in residence and 100 children between the ages of 5 and 18 in day treatment.