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.
Curated for Washington, DC families
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 and confirm current eligibility.
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.
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.
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