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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
Join us for our Family Empowerment Series: Effective Communication in Special Education! This session will help families learn how to communicate and collaborate with
Join us for our Family Empowerment Series: Effective Communication in Special Education! This session will help families learn how to communicate and collaborate with school staff and advocate for their child’s needs in special education!
We’ll talk about how to understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), sharing concerns with teachers, and working together with the school team. Whether you’re new to special education or want to get better at speaking up for your child, this training will give you helpful tips and tools. Come join us to learn, connect with other families, and feel more confident about supporting your child in school!
Our Family Empowerment Series are great opportunities for caregivers to receive information to answer caregivers’ questions about how best to support their students with disabilities. Don’t let this fantastic opportunity pass you by! We can’t wait to see you there!
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December 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The DC Public Schools (DCPS) School Mental Health Team and our many partners provide supportive academic supports and mental health services to our students and families
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