Crisis Help in District of Columbia
Tap any number to call it. Every line here is free and confidential, and you do not need a parent, a social worker or an account to use it. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Any Crisis, Any Time: Call or Text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia's Own Crisis Lines
ChAMPS — Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service
Crisis lineFor YouthYoung people 6–17 (and young people in DC foster care up to 21) in a mental health crisis
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on osse.dc.govDC Access HelpLine
Crisis lineAnyone in DC who needs behavioral health help, young people included
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on dbh.dc.govDC Community Response Team
Crisis lineAnyone having a suicidal, mental health or substance use crisis at home or out in the community
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on dbh.dc.gov Shelters in District of ColumbiaYouth shelters and emergency beds near you.Crisis Help, Starting at HomeType a ZIP code and see what is closest to you.
Numbers were last checked against District of Columbia's own website on 2026-09-26. Crisis lines change hands sometimes — if a number here is not working, call 988 and someone will still take your call.