Bullying: Helplines

  • Call: (888) 793-4357

    Website: https://dbh.dc.gov/service/access-helpline

    About: Young people can call the Access Helpline for help dealing with bullying and a crisis team can be sent to you if experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis.

    Amenities: Youth, Adults, Emergency, Behavioral health care providers, Mobile crisis team, Support, Free

Other Available Resources

Helplines

  • Website: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/helpchat

    Hours: Tues 7p-12a, Wed 8p-12a.

    About: A confidential online chat that helps youth with issues around bullying and cyberbullying.

    Amenities: Free, Youth (13-24)

  • Phone: text “HOME” to 741-741

    Hours: 24/7

    Website: www.crisistextline.org/

    About: Text us any time to get connected to a crisis counselor.

    Amenities: Free, Gun Violence, Coronavirus, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicide, Youth, Adults

  • Website: https://www.uft.org/your-union/uft-programs/be-brave-against-bullying

    Hours: 24/7

    About: A mental health support hotline available by phone, text, or online chat

    Amenities: Free, Youth (13-24) in “For students” section

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