DC Access Helpline - 1-888-7(WE-HELP) or 1-888-793-4357.

This 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone line is staffed by behavioral health professionals. Callers are connected to services provided by the DC Department of Behavioral Health who can also refer callers to immediate help or ongoing care

National Suicide Lifeline - If you are in a crisis or experiencing some difficult or suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

The National Suicide Lifeline has a Spanish Language Line at 1-888-628-9454. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741. http://www.nami.org/

National Self Harm Crisis Text Line - Free 24-hour support to address self-harming behaviors, and other mental health and emotional concerns. Text HOME to 741741 or Message them on WhatsApp at 443-SUPPORT, to connect with a Crisis Counselor. https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/

NIH NIDA for Teens (National Institutes for Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse).

• https://teens.drugabuse.gov/
• This organization provides information for teens, parents and educators regarding scientifically based facts related to teens and substance abuse.
• Individuals can visit their website, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP or visit https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ for assistance in your area

National Human Trafficking Hotline - If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-888-373-7888, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Confidential support is provided in more than 200 languages, and they are here to help you remain safe. TTY: 711; Text BEFREE (233733).  https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) provides education, support, prevention, advocacy, referrals and a 24-hour confidential hotline for calls, online chat or through their mobile app. 1-800-656-HOPE. https://rainn.org/

Covenant House - a 24 Hour homeless shelter for DC youth providing comprehensive, wrap-around services such as legal advice and support, transitional housing, employment/job readiness training, health care, education support, GED preparation, etc. 202-610-9600 or Hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY. 2001 Mississippi Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020 http://covenanthousedc.org/

CFSA/CPS (Child and Family Services Agency, Child Protective Services) CFSA works to keep children in DC safe by receiving and investigating confidential, anonymous (unless you are a mandated reporter) calls regarding known or suspected allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, which can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (202) 671-SAFE (7233). https://cfsa.dc.gov/