Access HelpLine
DC Department of Behavioral Health
24-hour line that links District residents to DBH-certified mental health and substance use providers, arranges emergency psychiatric care, and can dispatch a mobile crisis team to adults or children who cannot travel for help.
Who it's for
Any DC resident needing behavioral health help, including youth
How to get in
Call 1-888-7WE-HELP; staff screen and connect you to a provider or send a crisis team
Services
Mental health & counselingHealth & medication