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Department of Behavioral Health

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The District’s Plan to reduce opioid use, misuse and related deaths through prevention, harm reduction strategies, treatment, recovery supports and more.

Community Response Team

The Community Response Team offers compassionate care to people experiencing suicidal, mental health and/or substance use or emotional distress in the home or the community. Call (202) 673-6495 anytime.

Substance Use Disorder Assessment and Referral Sites

Assessment and Referral sites provide same day assessment and referral for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

District of Columbia Stabilization Center

The DC Stabilization Center is open 24/7 for immediate support for adults experiencing a substance use disorder crisis.

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Children, Youth and Family Services

Children and Youth Behavioral Health Services DBH offers prevention, early identification and...

DC Stabilization Center

The DC Stabilization Center (DCSC) is a safe place for people under the influence of a substance...

Adult Services and Support

Providers offer a range of behavioral health services that will fit your needs.

Emergency Psychiatric Services

Emergency psychiatric services available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week.

Access HelpLine

Call 1(888)7WE-HELP to get connected to our services.

Consumer Involvement and Peer Services

Individuals must lead their own recovery and peer support plays a vital role.

Providers

DBH contracts with community based providers to provide mental health services and supports. Contact a provider directly or call the Access Helpline. DBH certifies each provider to ensure conformity to federal and District regulations and monitors quality of care.

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Jan 15 2026

Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 19, District Government will observe the Martin Luther...

Oct 24 2025

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Drop-Off Sites Across the District

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH),...

Aug 31 2025

Bowser Administration Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day by Promoting Access to Overdose Prevention Tools and Treatment and Recovery Services

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration, led by the DC Department of Behavioral...

Jun 17 2025

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, June 19, District Government will observe the Juneteenth...

May 15 2025

Bowser Administration Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH...

Apr 6 2016

FY 2017 Budget Hearing

Feb 4 2016

FY 2015 & FY 2016 Oversight Hearing

Apr 26 2012

FY 2013 Budget Hearing

Apr 12 2011

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request

Testimony of Stephen T. Baron, Director, Department of Mental Health on the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget...

Oct 28 2014

Coping with Stress

Feb 27 2014

Notice of Funding Availability

Oct 28 2022

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Recovery Residences with Intensive Case Management for Individuals with Opioid and/or Stimulant Use Disorder

Application Package documents for Recovery Residences: NOFA DCRR102822 RFA DCRR102822...

Oct 28 2022

RFA Dispute Resolution Procedures

DBH RFA Dispute Resolution Procedures

Oct 6 2022

Pre-Application Conference PowerPoint

Pre-Application Conference Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:00pm PowerPoint Presentation...

Sep 30 2022

District-Wide Synar Compliance Program

District-Wide Synar Compliance Program DBH RFA Dispute Resolution Procedures

Sep 30 2022

District-Wide Synar Compliance Program - Application Package

District-Wide Synar Compliance Program Application Package documents 1. ...

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Department of Behavioral Health

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 5:00 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
64 New York Avenue, NE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-2200
Fax: (202) 673-3433
TTY: (202) 673-7500
Email: [email protected]