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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.

DBH Operations, Information, and Resources During COVID-19

The Department of Behavioral Health offers a range of support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including self-care tips, a 24-hour Mental Health Hotline and telehealth services to build resiliency and maintain recovery.

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.

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

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...

Jul 15 2022

Mayor Bowser Announces Launch of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Three-Digit Number, Launching Nationwide, Will Increase Access to Lifesaving Support for...

May 13 2022

Mayor Bowser Highlights Mental Health Hotline, Encourages Residents to Prioritize Mental Health Care

Callers can speak confidentially with a trained mental health specialist.

Dec 29 2021

Public Notice: Medicaid Fee Schedule for Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), in accordance with the requirements in 29 DCMR § 1901...

Dec 29 2021

Public Notice: Medicaid Fee Schedule for Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individual and Family Support (IFS)

The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), in accordance with the requirements in 29 DCMR § 988....

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

Sep 14 2022

RFA DCEA082622 Expanded Treatment_SOR 3 Conference

RFA DCEA082622 Expanded Treatment SOR 3 Conference PowerPoint Presentations Expand Access and...

Aug 30 2022

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Syringe Services Program (SSP) Outreach and Treatment Engagement

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Syringe Services Program (SSP) Outreach and...

Aug 30 2022

(DCOR3): Syringe Services Program (SSP) Outreach and Treatment Engagement RFA Dispute Resolution Procedures document

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Syringe Services Program (SSP) Outreach and...

Aug 29 2022

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Recovery Residences with Intensive Case Management

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Recovery Residences with Intensive Case Management...

Aug 29 2022

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Expanding Access and Retention

District of Columbia Opioid Response 3 (DCOR3): Expanding Access and Retention Application Package...

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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]