COVID-19 Resources
Washington, D.C.
Legal Aid Society of DC: conducting new case intakes online or by phone at 202-628-1161 for issues related to domestic violence, child support, housing, or public benefits.
Beginning March 16, their Walk-In Clinics have temporarily changed to Call-In Clinics with expanded hours. Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM, (202) 425-7573 (Se habla español). Available to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking and to caregivers of at-risk children. Clients can receive brief legal advice regarding Civil Protection Orders, custody, child support, and immigration issues.
Network for Victim Recovery of DC: NVRDC is conducting legal intakes, providing brief legal advice, and connecting victims to advocates via phone at (202) 742-1727. Clients should leave a voicemail and calls will be returned as soon as possible.
Sexual assault forensic medical exams (also known as “rape kits”): Advocates are still responding to the hospital for those exams. If you need a forensic medical exam, please call the DC Victim Hotline 24/7/ at 1-844-4HELPDC (1-844-443-5732) or access the online chat here.
Metro: Limited Service – see WMATA COVID-19 Service Status Updates
DC Circulator – suspending fares (DCist.com)
