Crisis & Community Resources | DC Metro & Nationwide
Crisis Text Line & 988 Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
**En Español: Líneas directas de crisis de salud mental
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Text & WhatsApp:
Text HOME to 741741
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
**Ask for a translator to speak to a crisis volunteer in one of 240+ languages
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Warm lines are available if you aren't in acute crisis, but you still would like someone to talk to. Find a directory of state-specific warm lines here. and at NAMI's website.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Neurodiversity-Affirming Resources
Embrace Autism is a popular resource compiling a number of validated screeners for folks exploring the possibility of being neurodivergent. Their blog includes great resources on workplace accommodations and the unique "AuDHD" experience.
Therapy for Pet People is an impressive and comprehensive collection of resources for neurodivergent folks, co-created and managed by Dr. Christine Henry.
Not an Autism Mom's blog includes a comprehensive list of books on neurodivergence for all ages.
Neurodivergent Insights is an amazing website created by late-identified AuDHD psychologist Dr. Megan Anna Neff, who also co-hosts the podcast Divergent Conversations with fellow AuDHD therapist Patrick Casale.
The Neurodivergent Therapist Directory includes actually-neurodivergent, affirming clinicians in the US and beyond.
All Brains Belong created an incredible resource for explaining the intersection of chronic health challenges and neurodivergence, which can be used as a reference for your medical team.
The Association for Autism & Neurodiversity (AANE) is a popular organization hosting various webinars, groups and information for all ages.
Arlington County Behavioral Emergency Services:
Arlington County Behavioral Emergency Services:
Arlington County Behavioral Emergency Services:
INOVA Psychiatric Assessment Center (IPAC)
Arlington County Behavioral Emergency Services:
Arlington County Behavioral Emergency Services:
Urgent Mental Healthcare Appointments
8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr. Suite 4-420
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 623-3500
M-F 8am-4pm
**First-come, first-serve only, limited appts available daily.
NOTE: No controlled substances are prescribed at IPAC.
DC & Maryland Behavioral Health Resources
Arlington County Behavioral Emergency Services:
DC & Maryland Behavioral Health Resources
DC Services:
1-888-7WE-HELP (1-888-793-4357)
Maryland Services:
- MD Crisis Hotlines (by county)
- The Maryland Psychological Association has an extensive list of local mental health and related supports to search.
Sexual Assault Survivors
BIPOC and Marginalized Group Supports:
DC & Maryland Behavioral Health Resources
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
They offer 24/7 confidential telephone and chat support for rape and sexual assault survivors, as well as after-care and legal supports.
800.656.HOPE
DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense is the sole secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support service specially designed for members of the Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault.
Helping Survivors is another excellent organization offering numerous free resources, including supports around survivors' legal, financial and reporting rights.
1in6 is an organization designed to offer support for men who have experienced sexual violence.
LGBTQ+ Crisis Supports & Resources
BIPOC and Marginalized Group Supports:
BIPOC and Marginalized Group Supports:
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
Phone:
1-866-488-7386
Text:
Text START to 678678
Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
Trans Lifeline
A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
1-877-565-8860
Confidential, 24/7 crisis support.
BIPOC and Marginalized Group Supports:
BIPOC and Marginalized Group Supports:
BIPOC and Marginalized Group Supports:
Samaritans’ 24/7 Helpline offers mental health support in over 240 languages. Just ask to speak to a volunteer in your preferred language.
[(877) 870-4673] or TEXT 988
Mental Health Resources for Marginalized Communities (via Suicide Prevention Network), general and community-specific resources
DASH has a comprehensive list of resources for BIPOC and other marginalized groups found here:
Legal Support (Low & No-Cost)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
(Just $35 for a 30-minute consultation with an attorney)
Maryland: Directory of free/low-cost legal resources
Nation-wide
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
NOTE: Ensure you are searching from a secure browser to prevent tracking, and clear any search history if needed.
The Hotline includes numerous resources by area and nation-wide for emergency supports/safety planning, legal services, and healthcare among other services.
SAMHSA National Helpline:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
SAMHSA National Helpline:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
Phone:
1-800-662-HELP
(1-800-662-4357)
211: Community Resources
Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers
SAMHSA National Helpline:
211: Huge network of community-based social services and related referrals, by specific language, area of need, location, or specialization.
Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers
Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers
Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers
Caring.Com offers a number of resources for seniors and their families, including formal and informal caregivers, nationwide.
Their website includes a resource catered to senior mental healthcare needs, as this is an often-overlooked and understudied population in mental health research.
Their Caregiver Resource Center also offers a number of relevant topics for spouse, child and other caregivers, including support for caregiver burnout.
Pay What You Can Peer Support Groups
Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers
Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers
This incredible online resource offers over 25 therapist-moderated peer support groups hosted weekly, with participants able to pay what they are able to afford to participate.
Topics cover Autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, living with chronic pain and disability, bipolar, women's supports, narcissistic abuse recovery, and more.