Resources

Phone Numbers:

CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Please get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Emergency Psychiatric Services

[24 Hours / 7 Days a Week]

[202-673-9319]

The Access Helpline

[staffed by behavioral health professionals 24/7]

[1-888-793-4357]

National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI]

[NAMI is a grassroots advocacy group that focuses on supporting those suffering

with mental illnesses. With more than 600 chapters across the country, NAMI offers support through mental health education, a hotline that

can connect callers with resources within their own communities, and support groups for people living with certain mental health conditions.]

[1- 800-950-6264] or

[202-546-0646] (DC number)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

[All calls are confidential. Available 24/7 free of charge]

[1-800-784-2433] or [1-800-273-8255]

The deaf and hard of hearing contact the Lifeline via TTY at [1-800-799-4889]

The Veterans Crisis Line

Connects service members and veterans in crisis, as well as their family members and friends. Confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text messaging service.

[Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone or send a text

message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder]

[You can also start a confidential online chat session at veteranscrisisline.net/get-

help/chat.]

Alcoholics Anonymous / Narcotics Anonymous

[Addiction be it to opioids, benzodiazepines, methamphetamines, or alcohol is at epidemic proportions

in the US. Programs like Alcoholic Anonymous (AA), Narcotic Anonymous (NA) may be helpful. NA and AA use a peer led group setting and the

traditional 12 step program in order to help those dealing with addiction gain control of their lives.]

[1-800-662-4357]

National Domestic Violence Line

[1-800-787-3224]

National Sexual Assault Hotline

[1-800-656-4673]

LGBT Helpline (25+)

[1-617-267-9001 or toll-free at 1-888-340-4528]

LGBT Peer Listening Line (25 and under)

[1-617-267-2535 or toll-free at 1-800-399-PEER]