I’m in Trouble: 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: 202-546-0646

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

Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

Hours: 24/7

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

About: SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters

Amenities: Emergency, Support, Youth, Adults, Free, Counseling, Coping Tips

Helpline: 202-698-4334

Email: fsa.hope@dc.gov

Website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/youth-homeless-services

About: For more information about Youth Homeless Services, please call the number listed.

Amenities: Emergency, Support, Youth, Adults, Free

Helpline: 1-800-273-8255 (1-888-628-9454 for Spanish)

Hours: 24/7

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

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

Amenities: Emergency, Chat, Free, Confidential, Spanish, Deaf/Hard Hearing

Phone: 1-800-786-2929

Hours: 24/7

Website: https://www.1800runaway.org

About: The National Runaway Safeline Live Chat is an alternative way for runaway youth to get resources and help.

Amenities: Free, Youth, Confidential, Anonymous