The Access HelpLine is the easiest way to get connected to services provided by the DC Department of Behavioral Health. This telephone line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care. The Access Helpline can activate mobile crisis teams to respond to adults and children who are experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis and are unable or unwilling to travel to receive behavioral health services.

Call the Access Helpline to: Get emergency psychiatric care, Help with problem solving, Determine whether to seek ongoing mental health services or other types of services, Find out what services are available. Young people can call the Access Helpline for help dealing with the drama of family, death, school, drugs, gangs and violence. We can help you sort out and manage feelings of hopelessness, anger, grief, stress or whatever is troubling you.