Emergency: Dial 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest Emergency Room
ChAMPS: 202-481-1440 (Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service) is an emergency response service for children, teenagers and adolescent adults who are having a mental health or behavioral health crisis
Access Helpline: 1-888-793-4357 (D.C. Dept. of Behavioral Health) 1(888)7WE-HELP. This 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care.
PIW: 1-800-369-2273 (The Psychiatric Institute of Washington) offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text to connect with a trained crisis counselor. https://988lifeline.org
April is Autism Awareness Month, an opportune time to enhance understanding and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech, nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. The effects of autism and the needs of those affected by it vary greatly, making it a "spectrum" condition.
While individuals with autism may face unique challenges, they also bring exceptional strengths to our communities
The Importance of Awareness
Autism awareness is crucial because understanding leads to acceptance, better support systems...
April is Autism Awareness Month, an opportune time to enhance understanding and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is...