Suicide: 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

  • Helpline: 202-546-0646

    Hours: Monday–Friday: 10:00AM-8:00PM ET; Holidays 11:00AM-6:00PM ET

    Website: https://www.namidc.org/support-for-you/nami-dc-helpline/

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

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

  • Hotline: 1-866-488-7386

    Hours: 24/7

    Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

    About: Provides information and support to LGTBQ young people 24/7, all year around.

    Amenities: LGBTQ, Youth, Chat, Free

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

Online Chat