Resources
DC Behavioral Health Resources
The Mental Health Association of the District of Columbia
1628 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-6363
Email: info@mhadc.org
Consumer Leadership Forum
1023 Fairmont Street, NW #101
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 609-7451
Email: info@clfofdc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness Washington, DC (NAMI DC)
422 8th St SE 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 546-0646
Email: namidc@juno.com
Consumer Action Network (CAN)
1300 L Street, NW Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-0001
Fax: (202) 842-2685
Email: info@can-dc.org
Website: www.can-dc.org
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of the National Capital Area
Contact 1: Info Line
(202) 689-1250
Contact 2: Alvin Martin
Phone: (301) 279-0831
Email: hello@dbsanca.org or alvin@dbsanca.org
Website: www.dbsanca.org
Additional DC resources can be found here:
https://dhcf.dc.gov/page/behavioral-mental-health-services
Maryland Behavioral Health Resources
Crisis Hotlines in Maryland:
988: 988 is finally available nationwide! This new, three-digit number is an easy to remember way for people to connect with help and support during a mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis. Anyone in a mental health crisis can call, text, or chat with 988 and be connected to trained crisis counselors in the 988 Sucide and Crisis Lifeline network.
Maryland’s Statewide Information and Referral (for emergency mental health services):211 press 1 or text zip code to 898-211.
Crisis Text Line – Text “NAMI” to 741741.
Go to a safe place and dial 911 to ask for immediate assistance if the situation is life-threatening or if seriousproperty damage is occuring.
https://health.maryland.gov/bha/suicideprevention/Pages/maryland-crisis-hotline.aspx
MD Mind Health
If you find yourself struggling with your mental health and needing additional support, please enroll in the MD MindHealth text program. Once you opt-in to the text program you will receive messages twice weekly that provide support and contain local resources to help maintain mental wellbeing. Currently, messages are in English or Spanish. Text 898-211.
NAMI Maryland
NAMI Maryland Warmline
NAMI Maryland operates a toll-free warmline to provide information and resources to callers who are seeking information about mental illness topics. We are not a crisis hotline nor do with offer direct services. We can assist with locating support groups and educational programs, provide information on how to access the mental health system and provide information about mental illness, education support and recovery.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer therapy, medical, legal advice or crisis services. We are unable to furnish referrals/specific names for individual therapists, counselors, doctors, treatment centers, lawyers, etc.
Call our warmline at: 1-877-878-2371
Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Resources
PA Mental Health Guide
https://www.pa.gov/guides/mental-health/
Crisis Help
Mental health crises can range from risk of suicide to rapid mood swings, abusive behavior, inability to perform daily tasks, paranoia, and/or loss of touch with reality.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out for help.
Call 911: If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Call 988: Get connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.
Crisis Text Line: Get 24/7 help from the Crisis Text Line . Text PA to 741741 to start the conversation.
PA Crisis Hotlines: Find a crisis line in your county. (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Documents/Suicide_Prevention_Hotlines.pdf)
NAMI HELPLINE – 1-888- 264-7972, MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9AM – 2PMNAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s HelpLine assists callers with locating support groups and educational programs, accessing information on the mental health system, and finding general information about mental illness. Please note: We do not offer therapy, medical or legal advice, or crisis services. We are also unable to furnish referrals or specific names of therapists, counselors, or doctors.
CRISIS HOTLINES
The NAMI HelpLine is not a crisis hotline. If you are experiencing a crisis, call 911.
Text “NAMI” to 741741.
Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 800-273-TALK (8255).
CRISIS HOTLINES BY COUNTY
Please note: If you cannot reach any of the county hotlines below, please call 911 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). https://www.namikeystonepa.org/support/nami-helpline-crisis-line/
NAMI Keystone PA
https://www.namikeystonepa.org/support/mental-health-resources/
Virginia Behavioral Health Resources
Crisis
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org If you are trying to reach a 988 call center in Virginia using an out-of-state area code, you can call 703-752-5263.
If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for police officers trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Call 911.
https://namivirginia.org/crisis-info/
Behavioral Health: Mental Health Services
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/mental-health-services/
Community Service Boards
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/community-services-boards-csbs/
Behavioral Health Wellness
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/behavioral-health-wellness/
Office of Recovery Services
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/office-of-recovery-services/
NAMI Virginia State Resources
https://namivirginia.org/resources/state-resources/
National Resources
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure.
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – every day and in times of crisis.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides education, advocacy and support for persons with brain disorders (mental illnesses) and their families.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number 1-(800) 789-2647 and more than 600 publications.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support
Medication:
Drugs.com
Epocrates
https://www.epocrates.com/features
FDA
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf
GoodRx