Substance Use: Helplines
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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
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Helpline: 1-800-273-8255
Hours: 24/7
Chat online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
About: The Lifeline provides confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
Amenities: Emergency, Chat, Free, Confidential
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Phone: 202-966-9115
Hours: 24/7
Website: https://aa-dc.org
About: Call any time to speak with a live, local person if you think you might have a problem with drinking.
Amenities: Free, Teens, Adults, Chat
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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
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Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Hours: 24/7
Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
About: A free, confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental and or substance use disorders.
Amenities: Free, Confidential, Spanish speaking, Families, Teens, Adults
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Phone: (888) 238-3063
Hours: 24/7
Website: https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/hotlines/
About: A free, 24/7 hotline for anyone struggling with substance use disorder and seeking information on treatments.
Amenities: Free, Families, Adults
Helplines
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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
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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