Help for trafficking survivors in District of Columbia
We've found 5 places in District of Columbia for people leaving trafficking, mostly in Washington, and 2 that serve the whole state. Our volunteers haven't confirmed these yet, so a quick call ahead is worth it. Most of them help with safety & protection (3), legal help (3) and shelter & housing (2).
Places in District of Columbia
DC Victim Hotline
Free, confidential 24/7 line for anyone in the District who has experienced a crime, including domestic violence and human trafficking. Specialists give emotional support and referrals for shelter, behavioral health, child care, transportation, and more.
DC Public Benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF) – District Direct
Where District residents apply for food assistance, Medicaid, and cash assistance. Applications go through the District Direct online portal or an Economic Security Administration service center; the Public Benefits Call Center answers questions by phone.
Legal Aid DC
Free civil legal help in housing, family law and domestic violence, public benefits, consumer, and immigration matters, plus a Reentry Justice Project. Apply by phone, online, or at walk-in hours at the downtown or Anacostia office.
FAIR Girls
Washington's only provider of both emergency and transitional housing for trafficking survivors. Residential beds serve female-identifying survivors 18 to 26, including mothers with children; a drop-in center and case management are open more broadly. Call the 24/7 crisis line to get started.
Ayuda
Legal and social services for low-income immigrants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including dedicated help for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Ayuda also runs DC's language access program for victim services. Call the DC office for the physical location.
National lines that work in District of Columbia
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for any mental health or substance use crisis. Available to anyone in any program.
Lifeline free phone program
Free or discounted phone and service for people on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or low income. Apply online or through a carrier.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7 confidential hotline for survivors of trafficking and people who suspect it. Connects to vetted local services.