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.

Mental Health Awareness Month comes during this time of uncertainty that can be hard on everyone. Join conversations about keeping a healthy mental state and help reduce the stigma about mental illness.

The DBH Community Response Team (CRT), is a 24-7 multidisciplinary direct service team that expands our community based direct service efforts—including homeless outreach, mobile crisis, and pre-arrest diversion.

The Assessment and Referral sites provide same day assessment and referral for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. To refer to the appropriate program, qualified clinicians conduct an assessment that includes the nature of the addiction, use history, any mental health care needs, and overall health status.

The Children and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service provides on-site immediate help to children and youth (ages 6-21) facing a behavioral or mental health crisis whether in the home, school or community. The on-call, mobile emergency service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (202) 481-1450.

LIVE.LONG.DC is a one-stop hub for Washington, DC’s combined efforts for ending the city’s opioid epidemic. How are we combating opioids in Washington, DC? Read the strategic plan to reduce opioid use, misuse and related deaths.