Mental Health Resources
Find national crisis support, local behavioral health services, therapy resources, and organizations serving residents of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Suicide & Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, available 24 hours a day.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text-based support from a trained volunteer Crisis Counselor, available 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support and suicide-prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.
Spanish-Language 988 Support
Spanish-language call, text, and chat support is available through the 988 Lifeline.
Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Access
TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 988. Videophone and online options are also available.
CrisisLink / PRS CrisisLink
Regional crisis support serving Northern Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area.
Regional Mental Health Services
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Additional Mental Health Resources
BetterHelp
Online access to licensed therapists, including psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and professional counselors.
Visit Website →Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
A Washington-area practice offering a holistic approach to mental health and wellness through multiple treatment modalities.
Visit Website →The Bridge Center at Adams House
Connects Prince George’s County Veterans, young adults, and individuals recently released from jail with health, behavioral health, and stability services.
Visit Website →Caring.com
Information and support for family caregivers, including resources for coping with stress and burnout while caring for aging loved ones.
Visit Website →DC Counseling & Psychotherapy Center
Therapy services supported by individualized books, films, websites, and articles intended to help clients continue their work outside the office.
Visit Website →DC Talk Therapy
Washington, DC therapists serving adults of all ages, with a particular focus on people in their twenties and thirties.
Visit Website →Deaf-REACH
Programs focused on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people experiencing behavioral health concerns, developmental disabilities, or social and economic disadvantages.
Visit Website →DetoxLocal
A directory intended to help people find detoxification and addiction-treatment resources without relying solely on sponsored listings.
Visit Website →E-Counseling
Mental health, wellness, and therapy information written by contributors with backgrounds in psychology, social work, coaching, and related fields.
Visit Website →Georgetown Psychology
Licensed therapists providing psychotherapy and teletherapy through secure videoconferencing.
Visit Website →GoodTherapy
A therapy directory and mental health education site focused on ethical therapy, public information, and reducing stigma.
Visit Website →Headspace
A meditation, mindfulness, sleep, and mental wellness platform available through web and mobile applications.
Visit Website →MedStar Georgetown Psychiatry
Academic psychiatry services that integrate patient care, education, and research.
Visit Website →Mental Health and Mesothelioma
Information about emotional health, support, and coping resources for people affected by mesothelioma and their families.
Visit Website →Navigating Cancer and Mental Health
Educational information about emotional health, grief, depression, counseling, and end-of-life concerns following a cancer diagnosis.
Visit Website →New Hope Health Services
Mental health education, support, advocacy, and services for adults.
Visit Website →Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Inpatient, outpatient, and partial-hospitalization behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, and adults.
Visit Website →Psychotherapy Networker
An educational organization offering practical guidance, professional learning, and community support for therapists.
Visit Website →Psychology Today — Find a Therapist
A searchable directory for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers, and support groups.
Find a Therapist →RehabSpot
Information about addiction, recovery, treatment, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Visit Website →Sibley Group DC
Family counseling and psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, and families in Northwest Washington, DC.
Visit Website →Talkspace
An online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists through web and mobile services.
Visit Website →Therapy Group of DC
A Washington, DC psychotherapy practice offering personalized matching with therapists in the practice.
Visit Website →Washington Psychiatric Society
A professional organization representing area psychiatrists, offering advocacy, continuing education, and public mental health information.
Visit Website →Zocdoc Therapists & Counselors
A searchable appointment platform for finding therapists and counselors, including providers who accept specific insurance plans.
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