Community & Crisis Resources
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. The resources below offer free or low-cost support, many available 24/7.
Need help now? Call or text 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Veterans can dial 988 and press 1 or text 838255.
Crisis Hotlines
Lifeline (Adults) – 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
The Steve Fund Crisis Textline – Text STEVE to 741741 (for young people of color)
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Mental Health & Substance Use
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357) • TTY 1-800-487-4889
Free, confidential 24/7 referrals for mental health & substance use support.
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1-800-662-HELP (4357) • TTY 1-800-487-4889
Free, confidential 24/7 referrals for mental health & substance use support.
Domestic & Sexual Violence
House of Ruth DC – Shelter, counseling, and housing • (202) 667-7001 • houseofruth.org
DC SAFE (24/7) – Emergency domestic violence response • 1-844-443-5732 • dcsafe.org
My Sister’s Place – Emergency & transitional housing • (202) 540-1064 • mysistersplacedc.org
DCCADV – Network of services & advocacy • dccadv.org/get-help
DC Rape Crisis Center – 24/7 Hotline (202) 333-7273 • dcrcc.org
NSVRC – nsvrc.org
Love is Respect (Teen Dating Violence) – loveisrespect.org
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LGBTQ+ Support
TrevorLifeline (LGBTQ+ Youth) – 1-866-488-7386 • Text START to 678678 • thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860
GLBT National Hotline – 1-888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline – 1-800-246-7743
BlackLine – Call/Text 1-800-604-5841 • callblackline.com
WPATH – wpath.org
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Youth & College Students
The Steve Fund Crisis Textline – Text STEVE to 741741 for young people of color
LGBT National Youth Talkline – 1-800-246-7743
TrevorLifeline – 1-866-488-7386 • Text START to 678678
Love is Respect – loveisrespect.org
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Veterans
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DC Access HelpLine – 1-888-793-4357 • dbh.dc.gov/page/access-helpline
Mobile Crisis Services (DC DBH) – 202-673-9300 • dbh.dc.gov/service/mobile-crisis-services
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Important: Embracing Wellness PLLC is not a crisis center and does not provide emergency services.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Information listed here is for public use and may change; confirm details directly with each organization.