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: 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
Helpline: (202) 546-0646
Hours: Monday–Friday: 10:00AM-8:00PM ET; Holidays 11:00AM-6:00PM ET
Website: https://www.namidc.org/support-for-you/nami-dc-helpline/
About: Helpline staff provide a listening ear, support, education, and referrals to other resources in the community.
Amenities: Emergency, Support, Education, Youth, Adults, Free

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

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