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Skip to main content dmh Department of Behavioral Health DC Agency Top Menu 311 Online Agency Directory Online Services Accessibility Mayor Muriel Bowser tag inside of a button tag -- Search form X Search DBH Home Adults Children & Families Consumers Services Access HelpLine Access Helpline - Adult Services Children, Youth & Family Services Consumers & Families Emergency Psychiatric Services Homeless Services School Mental Health Program Community-based Service Providers Ombudsman Office Substance Use Disorder Services Saint Elizabeths Opportunities Behavioral Health Services Block Grants Contract Opportunities Employment Opportunities Request for Applications Training Institute Information Archives Reports Quick Call Numbers FOIA Requests Medical Records 1115 Waiver Initiative About DBH Director's Biography Vision, Mission and Values Policies & Rules Publications Newsroom Media Inquiries Open Government and FOIA - DBH Agency Home Responsive Community Response Team The DBH Community Response Team (CRT), is a 24-7 multidisciplinary direct service team that expands our community based direct service efforts—including homeless outreach, mobile crisis, and pre-arrest diversion. LIVE. LONG. DC. LIVE.LONG.DC is a one-stop hub for Washington, DC’s combined efforts for ending the city’s opioid epidemic. How are we combating opioids in Washington, DC? Read the strategic plan to reduce opioid use, misuse and related deaths. Substance Use Disorder Assessment and Referral Sites The Assessment and Referral sites provide same day assessment and referral for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. To refer to the appropriate program, qualified clinicians conduct an assessment that includes the nature of the addiction, use history, any mental health care needs, and overall health status. ChAMPS The Children and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service provides on-site immediate help to children and youth (ages 6-21) facing a behavioral or mental health crisis whether in the home, school or community. The on-call, mobile emergency service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (202) 481-1450. Saint Elizabeths Hospital St. Elizabeths Hospital is the District’s public psychiatric facility for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who need intensive inpatient care to support their recovery. See how we provide person-centered care here. Featured Services Emergency Psychiatric Services Emergency psychiatric services available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week. Children, Youth and Family Services DBH offers prevention, early identification and community based treatment services and supports. Recovery Support Services Millions of lives are transformed through recovery. Treatment works. Recovery is possible. Consumer Involvement and Peer Services Individuals must lead their own recovery and peer support plays a vital role. Access HelpLine Call 1(888)7WE-HELP to get connected to our services. Adult Services and Support Providers offer a range of behavioral health services that will fit your needs. More Services Providers DBH contracts with community based providers to provide mental health services and supports. You can contact a provider of your choice directly or call the Access Helpline for assistance. DBH certifies each provider to ensure conformity to federal and District regulations and monitors quality of care. Provider Bulletins Provider Meeting Calenda r Provider Scorecard Provider Engagement Sessions Useful Links Coordinating Council on School Behavioral Health Find Help Here for Children and Youth Task Force on School Mental Health Substance Use Disorder Services Disaster Behavioral Health Services Mobile Crisis Services Quick Call Numbers Training Institute Compliance Reports Medical Records Behavioral Health Resource Guide Upcoming Events There are no events at this time. View Past Events > Latest Press Releases Testimonies Advisories News Jan 24 2020 Behavioral Health Sunday 2020 Washington, DC –The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health is partnering with faith... Dec 16 2019 Department of Behavioral Health Announces Results of Program to Curb Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors Invites public comment on plans to further reduce youth tobacco access Nov 6 2019 District Receives Funding to Expand Community-Based Service Delivery to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders 1115 Demonstration Will Transform Services Available to Meet Behavioral Health Needs of District... Nov 6 2019 District Receives Funding to Expand Community-Based Service Delivery to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District announced that it received approval to expand behavioral... Oct 4 2019 Mayor Bowser Highlights New Investments to Expand Community and School-Based Mental Health Supports Mayor Muriel Bowser highlighted mental health investments to expand school-based mental health... More Apr 6 2016 FY 2017 Budget Hearing FY 2017 Budget Hearing Feb 4 2016 FY 2015 & FY 2016 Oversight Hearing FY 2015 & FY 2016 Oversight Hearing Apr 26 2012 FY 2013 Budget Hearing FY 2013 Budget Hearing Apr 12 2011 Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request Testimony of Stephen T. Baron, Director, Department of Mental Health on the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget... More Oct 28 2014 Coping with Stress Coping with Stress Feb 27 2014 Notice of Funding Availability Notice of Funding Availability More Jan 11 2016 Department of Behavioral Health Participates in Annual NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo to Raise Awareness of Children’s Mental Health Contact: Phyllis Jones, Public Information Officer (202) 673.1937 desk (202) 631.3077 mobile (... Jan 11 2016 Department of Behavioral Health Participates in Annual NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo to Raise Awareness of Children’s Mental Health (Washington, DC)—The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health participated in a special... Dec 29 2014 Department of Behavioral Health Recognized by National Anti-Drug Coalition Washington, DC—The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health has received the Community... Dec 29 2014 Department of Behavioral Health Recognized by National Anti-Drug Coalition Washington, DC—The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health has received the Community... More DBH Twitter Tweets by DBHRecoversDC How to Get Help Department of Behavioral Health Office Hours Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 5:00 pm, except District holidays Connect With Us 64 New York Avenue, NE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 673-2200 Fax: (202) 673-3433 TTY: (202) 673-7500 Email: [email protected] Ask the Director Agency Performance Amharic (አማርኛ) Chinese (中文) French (Français) Korean (한국어) Spanish (Español) Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) CBI II & III (MHRS) Last Date: CBI II & III (MHRS) MHRS: Mental Health Rehabilitation Services Read more about CBI II & III (MHRS) Pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … next › last » Twitter Facebook Mobile Maps Webcasts RSS Data Subscribe More Resources Resources District News Mayor's Public Schedule Citywide News Citywide Calendar Subscribe to Receive Emails Subscribe to Text Alerts Subscribe to Newsletters District Initiatives Green DC Age-Friendly DC Sustainable DC Connect DC Great Streets Ready DC About DC Open DC Budget Emancipation Consumer Protection Contracts Property Quest Contact Us Agency Directory Call 311 Contact the Mayor Contact Agency Directors FOIA Requests Report Website Problems Send Feedback Service Request Center Accessibility Privacy and Security Terms and Conditions About DC.Gov...