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If in Crisis, Reach Out for Help

WEBFor immediate help for children and youth ages 6 to 21 years in DC experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis at home, in school, or in the community, call 202-481 …

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URL: https://www.namidc.org/crisis-info/

About Mental Illness

WEBAbout Mental Illness. A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes …

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Mental Health First Aid

WEBMental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use …

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Local Mental Health Resources

WEBMain number: 202-730-1700; Email: [email protected]. Dreamers and Achievers. Peer-run drop-in center providing support and resources for people affected by mental health and …

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Why Is It So Hard to Talk about Mental Health

WEBby Julia Palomino, May 1, 2023 If you Google mental health, you’ll get 3.9 billion hits within half a second. People living with mental illness, and their loved ones, can find resources …

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Support for Organizations

WEBWe also welcome the opportunity to distribute information through your health fairs, community forums, and educational programs. Sign up here to request a speaker or …

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Ask Your Elected Officials to Support Mental Health

WEB1. Introduction. Share where you live (so they know you are a constituent who lives in their district), your connection to mental illness and why you are writing/calling/meeting with …

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Search Local DC Resources

WEBTheir outreach team provides crisis assessment and interventions, helps locate shelters and housing, and provides additional support. You can call them at 202-673-9124 M-F, 9 am …

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NAMI DC Helpline

WEBWe will call you back as soon as possible. In the District you can get help 24/7 with a mental health crisis by calling 988. This national helpline will connect you to a local specialized …

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Become a Member / Renew Your Membership

WEBJoin Now—or Renew Your Membership. Print & mail the membership form with your check or money order to NAMI DC, 1629 K St NW, Ste 300, Washington, DC 20006. …

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Honoring Black History Month in 2023

WEBThis Black History Month, NAMI DC honors a local mental health hero, William B. Lawson, MD, PhD, DLFAPA. Dr. Lawson is a nationally recognized clinical and research …

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Meet NAMI DC's Volunteers!

WEBJulia Palomino Julia Palomino is a public relations professional who serves clients across the healthcare industry through writing, strategic communications planning, and media …

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Become a Volunteer or Intern

WEBJoin our ranks as a volunteer or intern and make an impact in Washington DC communities. We welcome the opportunity to work with you. Help us promote awareness, celebrate …

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