Connect to Mental Health Resources
National Resources
Therapy for Black Girls
Online space encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls; referral tool to find a therapist in your area.
Therapy for Black Men
Primarily a therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy; includes some resources and stories.
The National Queer & Trans Therapist of Color Network
NQTTCN provides a network of support for both therapists and clients, fostering a space for healing and empowerment.
The Loveland Foundation
Provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.
Black Emotional and Mental Health
BEAM is a training, movement building and grant making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black communities.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Provides resources such as free therapy sessions, wellness workshops, and educational programs to reduce stigma and encourage mental well-being.
Safe Black Space
Safe Black Space is the various services are offered to address people of African ancestry’s individual and community reactions to cultural and racial trauma.
Innopsych
InnoPsych provides a directory of therapists of color, resources for therapists, and wellness tools to support emotional well-being and challenge the stigma surrounding therapy.
Dr. Ebony’s My Therapy Cards
Self-exploration card deck created with the intention of helping other women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health.
Local DC Resources
Behavioral Health Services
Department of Behavioral Health
The DBH provides emergency, evaluation, treatment, and supportive services to people of all ages who are living with mental health conditions or substance use disorders through community-based service providers. To access DBH services and providers, call the Access HelpLine at 1-888-793-4357.
Community Living & Employment
Capital Clubhouse Inc.
Supports and encourages members’ abilities. Offers assistance in accessing educational and other community resources, assistance with housing, social and recreational events, and opportunities to obtain paid employment.
Department of Disability Services / Rehabilitation Services Administration
Provides services for people with disabilities of all ages, including vocational training, supported employment, youth transition, and person-centered service coordination. Main number: 202-730-1700; Email: dds@dc.gov
Dreamers and Achievers
Peer-run drop-in center providing support and resources for people affected by mental health and substance use conditions. Offers support and rap groups, social activities, and a variety of classes in helpful skills. Call 202-763-7904.
Homelessness Services
Bread for the City
Offers food, clothing, housing referrals, and health care, as well as social, legal, and advocacy services to low-income and homeless people, including those without health insurance. Covid support services are also available—for telephone and email contacts in each ward and supported programs across the city, visit the web site.
DBH Homeless Services
The DBH offers assistance for homeless individuals 18 years or older who have behavioral health disorders. Their outreach team provides crisis assessment and interventions, helps locate shelters and housing, and provides additional support.
You can reach them at 202-673-9124 M–F, 9 am – 9 pm, ET, or you can call the Access HelpLine at 1-888-793-4357, 24/7.
Department of Human Services - Homeless Services
Provides shelter and other services—linkage to food, health care, transportation, housing searches, and HIV/AIDS treatment for homeless people of all ages. Main number: 202-671-4200; Email: dhs@dc.gov
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
A national advocacy center protecting and advancing the civil rights of adults and children with mental illness or developmental disabilities through litigation, public policy advocacy, public education, and coalition building and leadership. Website at www.bazelon.org. Phone: 202-467-5730
Legal and Advocacy Services
For more resources visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) DC’s website.