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Crisis Support Contact Numbers

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

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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

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team. DCPS is one of the fastest growing urban school districts in the nation and serves more than 50,000 students.

Adult Referral for Student
Student Self Referral

About us

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

Contact Us

school.mentalhealth@k12.dc.gov
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We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team. DCPS is one of the fastest growing urban school districts in the nation and serves more than 50,000 students.