Emergency: Dial 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest Emergency Room
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.
Community Response Team: 202-673-6495 (D.C. Dept. of Behavior Health) offers 24-hour services to communities experiencing psychiatric emergencies, trauma, or show signs of mental health and substance use disorders.
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
La Clinica del Pueblo (Spanish) Mental Health Hotline: 202-462-4788
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
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.
Summer is a wonderful time for children to relax and have fun, but it can also be a challenging time for their mental health. As a parent, it’s important to help your children stay healthy, happy, and motivated during the summer months.
In this blog post, we will provide you with tips and strategies to keep your child mentally healthy and engaged throughout the summer. By doing so, you can help them make the most of their time off while preparing them for a positive and successful return to school.
Encourage...
If you're having personal or employment concerns that require professional guidance, your first step should be contacting Inova Employee Assistance. By doing so, you'll...
Calling All DCPS Youth Mental Health Ambassadors!
October 10 is World Mental Health Day! To commemorate World Mental Health Day, the DCPS School Mental Health Team...
Returning to school after a break can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. Whether you're a student, educator, or parent, understanding the emotional...