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NAMI DC is committed to providing useful information and resources to the community.  Below is info to locate providers and other helpful resources.

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Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Access Helpline

The Access HelpLine at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 is the easiest way to get connected to services provided by the Department of Mental Health and its certified mental health care providers. This 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone line is staffed by mental health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care. The Access Helpline can activate mobile crisis teams to respond to adults and children who are experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis and are unable or unwilling to travel to receive mental health services.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness
1325 G.Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Email: info@abhw.org
www.abhw.org
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
1101 15th Street NW
Suite 1212
Washington, DC 20005-5002
Phone: 202-467-5730
Email: communications@bazelon.org
www.bazelon.org

National legal advocate for people with mental disabilities Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and development disabilities
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Complaints and Grievances
The Office of Consumer and Family Affairs works to see that the rights of people with mental illness are protected and to encourage and facilitate consumer and family input into all aspects of an individual’s treatment and plan for recovery. Contact Director Vivi Smith at (202) 673-4377 or email Vivi.smith@dc.gov.

If you need assistance at any time during the grievance process, please contact a grievance specialist in the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs at (202) 673-4372 or the TDD Access Helpline at (202) 673-7500.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Consumer Action Network (CAN)
1300 L Street, NW Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 842-0001
Fax: (202) 842-2685

Email: info@can-dc.org
Website: www.can-dc.org

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Consumer Leadership Forum
1023 Fairmont Street, NW #101
Washington, DC 20001

Phone: (202) 609-7451

Email: info@clfofdc.org
Website: www.dc-clf.org

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Counseling
Counseling
American Counseling Association www.aca.org
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Disability Services
Department of Disability Services

University Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the District of Columbia's federally mandated protection and advocacy system for the human, legal and service rights of people with disabilities
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Emergency Services
Residents experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis can be treated at the emergency facility located on the grounds of the old DC General Hospitals. Crisis beds are available for up to a 14 day stay as an alternative to psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. In addition, a mobile crisis team of clinicians on will treat individuals who are unable or unwilling to go to the emergency care facility in their homes, in the community or on the street. The mobile crisis service can be reached by calling the Access Helpline at 1-888-793-4357.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Family Links

(202) 575-0590

Email: familylinks@verizon.net

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Hearing/Co-Intellectual Disabilities

DMH provides mental health services and supports to unique populations, including individuals who are deaf/hearing impaired, limited or no English speaking, or who have co-occurring intellectual disabilities. For an appointment, please call (202) 442-4202 or the ACCESS Helpline at 1-888-793-4357.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Housing
Decent, safe and affordable housing contributes to mental well-being. The Department funds supportive housing programs to expand the options available to people with mental illness—from rental assistance to community based residential facilities. Our goal is to support the highest functional living arrangement and independence appropriate to the consumer. For more information about housing options, call the DMH Housing Division at (202) 671-2900

Organization name:  Woodley House, Inc.

1408 No. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC  20002
Phone: 202-290-1375
Fax: 202-629-1519
Website: www.woodleyhouse.org
Email: woodley@woodleyhouse.org

Services: Wide range of housing and MHRS Support Services. Housing options includes short-term crisis care, transitional and longer-term group homes and Supported Independent Living Apartments throughout
the city.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Legal
University Legal Services of the District of Columbia - www.uls-dc.org

University Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the District of Columbia's federally mandated protection and advocacy system for the human, legal and service rights of people with disabilities
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Mobile crisis services
Mobile crisis services
Available from 9 am to 1 am every day and can be activated through the Access Helpline on 1-888-793-4357
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Peer Operated Services
Ida Mae Campbell Wellness & Resource Center
The consumer led Ida Mae Campbell Wellness & Resource Center supports individuals receiving mental health services to take a more active role in their own recovery and to enhance their ability to participate fully in the community. It offers a range of peer supported activities including work enhancement skills and computer training, wellness/recovery workshops, and social interaction with peers. It also provides information about consumer legal rights and responsibilities and other community resources. The Center is open from Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (202) 684-7015.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Pharmacy Services
Individuals who are uninsured can get prescribed medication at the DMH pharmacy located at 35 K Street NE. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Prescriptions received before 4:15 pm will be filled the same day. Call (202) 442-4954 if you need assistance.
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Psychologist
Psychologist
American Psychological Association www.apa.prg
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Resources for Young Adults
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Same Day Urgent Care

You can walk into a clinic and be seen the same day without an appointment from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Services include assessment, counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medication management. You may be referred to a community provider for ongoing care. If you have questions, please call (202) 442-4202.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Sexual Assault
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800.656.4673
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Suicide
National Suicide Hotlines
Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433 1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-8255
TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  The Recovery Group

P.O. Box 54697
Washington, DC. 20032
Phone: (202) 758-5575
Email: therecoverygroup36@yahoo.com
Website: www.therecoverygrouponline.com
WRAP group meets Tuesdays 6pm-8pm
United Medical Center-FREE

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Wrap of DC Wellness Recovery Action Plan

Phone: (202) 421-3055

Email: info@wrapofdc.org
Website: www.wrapofdc.org