Hello Washington, D.C.! For crisis situations that are not life-threatening, find mental and behavioral health resources and other information below close to you. While these resources are general, the best resource is your family’s medical provider.
If you are in a life threatening situation, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or need to talk, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988. If you prefer to text, you can text "START" to 741-741 where a live, trained specialist will respond back to you.
Washington, D.C. Access HelpLine
Suicide Hotline
Crisis and Family Stress
La Clinica del Pueblo (Spanish)
Washington, D.C. Behavioral Health Services
Washington, D.C. Department of Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Washington, D.C. chapter
Child and Family Services Agency
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
ANAD Hotline
My Sister’s Place
National Parent Helpline
DC Autism Parents
Teen Relationship Abuse Helpline (National)
Use list at this link to search for LGBT trained domestic violence shelters and resources near your area
Youth Pride Alliance
National Hotlines