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Mental Health Crisis Resources in Washington, District of Columbia

25 verified facilities in Washington, DC.

Finding mental health crisis resources in Washington, District of Columbia should take seconds, not hours. This directory provides 25 crisis facilities serving Washington and surrounding communities in District of Columbia — including 3 crisis centers, 7 psychiatric hospitals, 12 hotlines, 3 mobile crisis teams. Whether you need immediate psychiatric care, someone to talk to right now, or a crisis team dispatched to your location, the resources below are ready to help. Among these, 3 offer walk-in services, 15 provide free services, 12 offer telehealth options. Each listing includes a direct phone number and, where available, a street address, website, and service details. While we work hard to make this directory as thorough as possible, it may not capture every resource in your area — if you know of a facility not listed here, we welcome your input. Many listed services offer free or reduced-cost care. This directory is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. In an immediate emergency, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.

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Crisis Centers in Washington

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Crisis Center
Crisis Stabilization Unit
Verified

Community Bridges

Washington, District of Columbia

Walk-in
Crisis Center
Crisis Stabilization Unit

Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)

Washington, District of Columbia

Walk-in
Crisis Center
Crisis Receiving Center
Verified

DC Stabilization Center

Washington, District of Columbia

Walk-in

Hotlines in Washington

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Hotline
Verified

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Washington, District of Columbia

Telehealth Free
Hotline
Verified

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

Washington, District of Columbia

Telehealth Free
Hotline
Verified

Crisis Text Line

Washington, District of Columbia

Telehealth Free
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Hotline
Verified

Disaster Distress Helpline

Washington, District of Columbia

Telehealth Free
Hotline
Verified

Eldercare Locator

Washington, District of Columbia

Telehealth Free
Hotline
Verified

NAMI Helpline

Washington, District of Columbia

Telehealth Free
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Mobile Crisis Services in Washington

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Mobile Crisis Services
Verified

Children's Mobile Crisis Services – DBH (Youth)

Washington, District of Columbia

Free
Mobile Crisis Services
Verified

DBH Community Response Team (CRT) – Co-Response & Outreach

Washington, District of Columbia

Free
Mobile Crisis Services
Verified

DC Department of Behavioral Health – Mobile Crisis Services

Washington, District of Columbia

Free

Psychiatric Hospitals in Washington

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Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

Children’s National Hospital - Inpatient Psychiatry

Washington, District of Columbia

Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit
Verified

George Washington Univ Hospital

Washington, District of Columbia

Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

Howard University Hospital

Washington, District of Columbia

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Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit
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Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Washington, District of Columbia

Psychiatric Hospital
Verified

PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON

Washington, District of Columbia

Psychiatric Hospital
Verified

ST ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL

Washington, District of Columbia

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Need Help Right Now?

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services.

Link4Help provides free, verified mental health crisis resources in Washington, District of Columbia. Our directory includes crisis centers, psychiatric hospitals, crisis hotlines, and mobile crisis services. Each listing includes a direct phone number and, where available, a street address, website, and service details. While we strive to be as thorough as possible, this directory may not capture every resource in the Washington area — we are always working to expand our coverage and welcome suggestions for services we may have missed. For immediate help, call 988 or text HOME to 741741.

This directory is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or a substitute for professional care. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical or mental health concerns.