Struggling to Concentrate: Helplines

  • Address: 64 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC (NoMa-Gallaudet U – Red line)

    Phone: 1.888.793.4357

    Website: https://dbh.dc.gov/service/access-helpline

    Hours: 24/7

    About: This line is staffed by mental health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care and can activate mobile crisis teams to respond to adults and children who are experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis.

    Amenities: Emergency, Youth, Adult, Mobile crisis team, Free

  • Helpline: 202-466-0972

    Website: https://www.namidc.org/contact/

    Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am – 8 pm ET, and holidays 11 am – 6 pm ET

    About: The Helpline staff provides a listening ear, support, education, and referrals to other resources in the community.

    Amenities: Emergency, Support, Education, Youth, Adults, Referrals

  • Phone: 1-800-273-8255, text “ANSWER” to 839863

    Hours: 24/7

    Website: http://crisiscallcenter.org/

    About: Contact us for free, confidential support at any time.

    Amenities: Substance Use disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, sexual assault, depression, suicide, Youth, Adults, Free, Confidential

Other Available Resources

Helplines

  • Phone: Text “Hello” to 886-886, Referral code: TIA

    Hours: 24/7

    Website: https://www.mindright.io/welcome

    About: Emotional support via text with a behavioral health coach to support teens and young adults whenever they need it.

    Amenities: Text, Youth (13+), Emergency

  • Phone: text “HOME” to 741-741

    Hours: 24/7

    Website: www.crisistextline.org/

    About: Text us any time to get connected to a crisis counselor.

    Amenities: Free, Gun Violence, Coronavirus, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicide, Youth, Adults

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