IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, GET IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE BY CALLING 988

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    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk to a trained counselor right now, call 988.

    • Emergency Medical Services: If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

    • Emergency Help with Shelters: 1-800-535-7275

    • Adult Protective Services: To report abuse call 202-541-3950.
 Adult Protective Services can investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals aged 18 years or older. Visit the APS office at 64 New York Avenue, NE, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20002 between the hours of 8:45 am to 4:45 pm.  Walk-ins are accepted.

    • Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service (ChAMPS): Visit https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/champs/ or call 202-481-1440.

    • Crisis Text Line: Text “START” to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

    • DC Access Helpline: 888-793-4357

    • DC Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 202-671-SAFE (7233)

    • DC City Wide Sexual Assault Hotline: 202-333-RAPE (7273)

    • DC Victim Hotline: 1-844-4HELPDC (844-443-5732)
If you would like to reach an advocate or to access a medical forensic exam after a sexual assault, call the DC Victim Hotline to speak with an advocate or a forensic nurse 24 hours a day. The advocate can talk to you about your options and accompany you to the Washington Hospital Center for the medical exam, 24/7/365.

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

    • SAMHSA’s National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

    • Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

    • Trevor Project: 816-571-6343

  • Children’s National Medical Center

    • Address: 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20010

    • Phone: 202-476-5000

    • Distance from Beacon House: 1.2 mi

    Medstar Washington Hospital Center

    • Address: 110 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC 20010

    • Phone: 202-877-7000

    • Distance from Beacon House: 1.2 mi

    George Washington University Hospital

    • Address: 900 23rd St. NW, Washington, DC 20037

    • Phone: 202-715-4000

    • Distance from Beacon House: 3.6 mi

    Howard University Hospital

    • Address: 2041 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20059

    • Phone: 202-865-6100

    • Distance from Beacon House: 1.8 mi

    Georgetown University Hospital

    • Address: 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20007

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    • Address: 5255 Loughboro Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20016

    • Phone: 202-537-4000

    • Distance from Beacon House: 6.7 mi

    BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill

    • Address: 223 7th St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

    • Phone: 202-546-5700

    • Distance from Beacon House: 2.8 mi

    BridgePoint Hospital National Harbor

    • Address: 4601 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20032

    • Phone: 202-574-5700

    • Distance from Beacon House: 7.8 mi

    • Elder Abuse Hotline: 202-434-2120
. Legal Counsel for the Elderly provides free legal advice, assistance, and referrals to all DC residents aged 60 years or older.