CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Health & Well-Being
Find starting points for primary care, health insurance, behavioral health, social services, public health, and immediate crisis support.
Immediate support Call 911 for an immediate emergency. Call or text 988 for suicide, mental-health, or emotional crisis support. For DC behavioral-health referrals, call 1-888-793-4357.
A PLACE TO BEGIN
Start with the need in front of you.
You do not have to contact every organization. Choose the resource that most closely matches your situation, confirm current eligibility, and ask a POH coach for help navigating next steps.
1 For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental-health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.
2 For routine care, begin with a primary-care provider or community health center.
3 If cost or insurance is a barrier, ask about Medicaid, marketplace assistance, sliding fees, and benefit enrollment.
WASHINGTON, DC DIRECTORY
Trusted places to find help.
These links lead to government agencies, established community organizations, and POH founding partners. Programs and eligibility can change, so confirm details directly.
01 · WHOLE-FAMILY CARE POH FOUNDING PARTNER
Mary’s Center
Medical, dental, behavioral health, education, and social services for families, including help with insurance and public benefits. Discounted care may be available for people without insurance.
(844) 796-2797
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02 · MEDICAID COVERAGE
DC Healthy Families
Free health insurance for eligible DC residents, covering doctor visits, dental and vision care, prescriptions, hospital care, and certain transportation.
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03 · INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
DC Health Link
Compare and enroll in individual and family health coverage, check financial-assistance eligibility, and find enrollment support.
(855) 532-5465
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04 · MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE
DC Behavioral Health Access HelpLine
A 24-hour line staffed by behavioral-health professionals who can connect DC residents to immediate support or ongoing mental-health and substance-use services.
1-888-793-4357
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05 · CRISIS SUPPORT
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat 988 for confidential crisis support related to suicide, mental health, or emotional distress. Call 911 for immediate physical danger or a medical emergency.
988
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06 · PUBLIC HEALTH
DC Health
District information about clinics, immunizations, maternal and child health, sexual health, food and nutrition programs, and public-health services.
(202) 442-5955
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About this directory
Platform of Hope shares these resources for convenience and does not control eligibility, availability, waitlists, or service decisions. Inclusion is not a guarantee or endorsement. Information was reviewed in August 2026.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO NAVIGATE ALONE
Turn information into a next step.
POH families can work with a coach to identify useful resources, prepare questions, and keep moving toward their goals.