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Department of Behavioral Health

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Live.Long.DC.

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.

DBH Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

During May, we raise awareness that mental illness is a common, treatable disease, promote services for children and families, and celebrate resilience.

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.

Parent Support Program

The Parent Support Program provides real-time help and consultation to help parents manage family stressors and support their own mental well-being. Join Wellness Wednesday, weekly at bit.ly/2Kr4PDk Password: WW20

Featured Services

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.

Children, Youth and Family Services

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

Access HelpLine

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

Recovery Support Services

Millions of lives are transformed through recovery. Treatment works. Recovery is possible.

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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Latest

Dec 27 2022

Mayor Bowser Encourages College-Bound Residents to Apply for Scholarships Offered Through the DC Futures Program

Applications for spring/summer 2023 are open through January 6.

Dec 27 2022

Mayor Bowser Announces Start of 2023 Christmas Tree and Greenery Collection

Collection begins for DPW-serviced households January 3 - March 3.

Dec 22 2022

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Mind Their Mental Health During the Holidays

Free Mental Health Services Are Available Online and In-Person for Youth of All Ages, Adults, and...

Oct 14 2022

Public Notice: Medicaid Provider Payment Delay

DHCF Provider Payments no later than Monday, October 17, 2022.

Aug 31 2022

Bowser Administration Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day by Promoting Access to Harm Reduction Tools and Encouraging Residents to Seek Treatment

New “This Time, It’s Different” campaign highlights opioid treatment services and...

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

RFA Dispute Resolution Procedures

DBH RFA Dispute Resolution Procedures

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 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 - Application Package

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

Sep 30 2022

District-Wide Synar Compliance Program

District-Wide Synar Compliance Program DBH RFA Dispute Resolution Procedures

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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]