Substance Use: 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: 1-800-273-8255

Hours: 24/7

Chat online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat

About: The Lifeline provides confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones

Amenities: Emergency, Chat, Free, Confidential

Phone: 202-966-9115

Hours: 24/7

Website: https://aa-dc.org

About: Call any time to speak with a live, local person if you think you might have a problem with drinking.

Amenities: Free, Teens, Adults, Chat

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

Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Hours: 24/7

Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

About: A free, confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental and or substance use disorders.

Amenities: Free, Confidential, Spanish speaking, Families, Teens, Adults

Phone: (888) 238-3063

Hours: 24/7

Website: https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/hotlines/

About: A free, 24/7 hotline for anyone struggling with substance use disorder and seeking information on treatments.

Amenities: Free, Families, Adults