Substance Abuse Recovery
Virtual Support for Acute Mental Health Concerns:
Support Via Text
Crisis Counselors are available for free via TEXT! Text HOME to 741741 to connect directly with a counselor. You do not have to disclose your name to receive assistance.
Support Via Phone
You can reach free support from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
DC Acute Mental Health Services:
DC Comprehensive Emergency Psychiatric
Walk-in crisis services, 24/7: 1905 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
For immediate assistance via phone, contact their offices at (202) 673-9319.
DC Community Response Team: 202-673-6495
This team, provided through the DC Department of Behavioral Health, can either dispatch to the location of the person experiencing a crisis, or offer guidance on appropriate next steps.
Montgomery County Acute Mental Health Services:
Montgomery County 24 Hour Crisis Center 240-777-4000
Montgomery County Crisis Center IS remaining open, although their mobile response team is not offering services. You can still reach the center 24 hours a day at 240-777-4000. Additionally, they are offering in-person services at 1301 Piccard Drive in Rockville (no appointment needed).
Montgomery County ACCESS to Behavioral Health and Crisis Service is NOT offering services to new clients at this time. Instead, call the Crisis Center at 240-777-4000.
Addiction and Recovery Resources:
Alcoholics Anonymous Online Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous Phone Meetings
Herren Project Online Support Groups