Emergency Numbers


D.C. Department of Mental Health (DMH): 1-888-7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration (APRA): 202-727-9563
DC Emergency Hotline (referrals for shelters): 202-399-7093 or 1-800-535-7252
National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC): 1-888-261-3665
Homeless Shelter Hotline: 1-800-535-7252




Disclaimer: The information provided in this locator is intended to furnish the user with a general knowledge of services available in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. The inclusion of any service provider in the Resource Locator should not be interpreted as an endorsement by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Every effort has been made to provide current and accurate information regarding every resource. However, all users should keep in mind that services change, new service providers are created and service providers may have updates/changes to their names, location(s), telephone numbers and services provided.