Address: 64 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC (NoMa-Gallaudet U – Red line)
Phone: 1.888.793.4357
Website: https://dbh.dc.gov/service/access-helpline
Hours: 24/7
About: This line is staffed by mental health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care and can activate mobile crisis teams to respond to adults and children who are experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis.
Amenities: Emergency, Youth, Adult, Mobile crisis team, Free
Helpline: 202-466-0972
Website: https://www.namidc.org/contact/
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM ET, and holidays 11 am – 6 pm ET
About: The Helpline staff provides a listening ear, support, education, and referrals to other resources in the community.
Amenities: Emergency, Support, Education, Youth, Adults, Referrals
Phone: 1-800-273-8255, text “ANSWER” to 839863
Hours: 24/7
Website: http://crisiscallcenter.org/
About: Contact us for free, confidential support at any time.
Amenities: Substance Use disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, sexual assault, depression, suicide, Youth, Adults, Free, Confidential

Helplines

Phone: Text “Hello” to 886-886, Referral code: TIA
Hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.mindright.io/welcome
About: Emotional support via text with a behavioral health coach to support teens and young adults whenever they need it.
Amenities: Text, Youth (13+), Emergency
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

Struggling to Concentrate: Helplines