DC Department of Behavioral Health
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As DC's behavioral health agency, we prevent, treat & support recovery from mental health & substance use disorders. For help, 1-888-793-4357 (7WE-HELP) 24/7.
Washington, DC
Joined October 2015
Feeling anxious, depressed or just not yourself? Concerned about family/friends? We can help. Call/text 988 anytime and talk with a trained counselor who will listen, help problem solve, and connect you to supports.
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Drug addiction is a disease that can be treated. With the right supports, recovery is possible. DBH offers ✅ Medication assisted treatment ✅ Counseling ✅ Free rides to treatment ✅ Peer partners ✅ Recovery housing Text Ready to 888-811 or call 988 to connect to care.
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If you see someone whose behavior suggests emotional or substance use-related distress, please call 202-673-6495. Our trained Community Response Team will offer support to help them stay safe.
🚨NOTICE🚨 Feb 9, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7PM. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter, call: 📞202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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RT @APApsychiatric: Black Excellence in Psychiatry: Jeanne M. Spurlock Join us every week in February to celebrate the impact of black tra…
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RT @APApsychiatric: Black Excellence in Psychiatry: Chester M. Pierce, M.D. Join us every week in February to celebrate the impact of blac…
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If you see someone whose behavior suggests emotional or substance use-related distress, please call 202-673-6495. Our Community Response Team is checking on vulnerable residents with respectful, compassionate conversations to help them stay safe.
🚨NOTICE🚨 Feb 8, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will remain ACTIVATED. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter, call: 📞202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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You will not be arrested if drugs or alcohol is on the scene when you seek health care or use naloxone to reverse an overdose. Text LiveLongDC to 888-811 to get lifesaving naloxone. #BeReady to save a life.
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If you or someone you know is at risk of an opioid overdose, keep lifesaving naloxone nearby. Text LiveLongDC to 888-811 for pick up sites in #All8Wards. We’ll mail or deliver. You’ll get locations of treatments sites too. #BeReady
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People can experience distress days after a tragedy even when not directly impacted. If you are feeling stress related to the tragic plane crash, we’re here to support you. Today, a trained counselor is ready to help at the sites below or call 202-481-3806 anytime.
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If you see someone whose behavior suggests emotional or substance use-related distress, please call 202-673-6495. Our Community Response Team is checking on vulnerable residents with respectful, compassionate conversations to keep them safe.
🚨NOTICE🚨 Feb 2, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7PM. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter, call: 📞202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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Is substance use affecting your life or a loved one? You're not alone. In DC, help is available: ✅ Medication assisted treatment ✅ Counseling ✅ Free rides to treatment ✅ Peer partner ✅ Housing Text Ready to 888-811. Call 988 anytime. Recovery is possible. #TreatmentMonth
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You don't have to be directly impacted by a tragic event to experience stress-related effects. Anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the tragic plane crash can talk to a crisis counselor anytime. Call 202-481-3806 for free, immediate crisis counseling.
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Our Community Response Team is out and ready to help. On the spot counseling by trained clinicians. Peer support. Connection to resources. Friendly faces.
🚨NOTICE🚨 Feb 1, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7PM. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter, call: 📞202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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RT @MayorBowser: Black history is DC history and DC history is Black history. February is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achieveme…
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People can experience distress days after a tragedy even when not directly impacted. Adopt healthy coping strategies: •Eat healthy. Sleep. Move. •Avoid alcohol/drugs •Limit news intake •Lean on loved ones If you need more help, we’re here. Free crisis counseling.
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It’s common to feel stress after a disaster. If you’re experiencing emotional distress related to the tragic plane crash, call 202-481-3806 anytime. Crisis counselors offer free, immediate counseling, healthy coping tips, & refer for follow up. Call for yourself or someone else.
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