Whitman-Walker Health
202-745-7000
Whitman-Walker Health serves all D.C. residents with a special focus on LGBTQ+ and those living with HIV or AIDS. Services include behavioral health support and counseling, medical and dental care, HIV and STI testing and treatment, PrEP, harm-reduction counseling, and gender-affirming care. They also provide LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS-specific support groups.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork
202-675-9340
Sasha Bruce Youthwork provides programs and support for at-risk youth, including safe homes, life-skills training, and employment and education support. Safe homes provide a place to stay, counseling, and classes to help develop stability and independence. If you’re a young person wondering where to turn, this is a good resource.
The Women's Collective
202-483-7003
Women and girls in the D.C. area who are living with HIV/AIDS can get services and support from The Women’s Collective. They provide education and awareness, prevention resources, HIV and Hep C testing, early intervention support, medical case management, support groups, peer support, and referrals to food pantries, housing assistance, and other resources.
Bread for the City
202-386-7020
Bread for the City offers help for those in need, including food, clothing, health care, and social and legal services. Clients can get a five-day supply of food each month, visit a monthly free farmer’s market, get clothing and toiletry products, receive legal advice and support, and connect with social services for long-term support.
Washington DC 211
211
Washington D.C. residents who call 211 are connected to a variety of social services, such as child care, employment and education support, access to medical care and insurance, housing services, transportation assistance, mental health and substance use treatment, and much more. For those in need, 211 is a centralized resource where you can find multiple essential services in one place.
Crisis and Access Hotline
888-793-4357
If you need help to work through a difficult situation, call the Access Helpline at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357. They have trained professionals who can offer emotional support, activate a mobile crisis team, help you with problem-solving, and offer connections to appropriate services or mental health and substance use treatment. You don’t have to handle everything alone — call the Helpline to get support and assistance.
DC Coalition for the Homeless
202-347-8870
D.C. Coalition for the Homeless provides multiple services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. They have services for families with children, temporary housing programs for men, emergency shelters, employment and job training, and permanent supportive housing. If you’re looking for help getting back on your feet, the D.C. Coalition for the Homeless is a good option.
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