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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.

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.

Featured Services

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.

Recovery Support Services

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

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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May 7 2024

Mayor Bowser Recognizes Local Resources for Youth and Families During National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser administration along with the DC Department of Behavioral...

Apr 26 2024

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at 16 Drop-Off Sites Across the District

The District will host 16 drop-off sites across the city where residents can safely dispose of...

Feb 28 2024

2024 Moratorium Internal Press Release

(Washington, DC) – The Director of the Department of Behavioral Health (“DBH” or “Department”),...

Feb 12 2024

Mayor Bowser Opens the District’s First Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in Chinatown

Hubs Will Help Keep Corridors Safe and Clean and Connect Residents to a Range of City Services

Dec 26 2023

Department of Behavioral Health Invites Public Comment on its Plan to Mitigate Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors

(Washington, DC) – The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is inviting public comment on its FY...

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 - 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]

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DBH Accepts Applications for Peer Specialist Certification Training

Date Released:

Tue, 12/31/2013

Washington, DC—The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is accepting applications for the 2014 peer specialist certification training class. The deadline for applying is February 28, 2014.