Updated June 2010
Abuse and Neglect Services
Adult Protective Services (APS)
2146 24th Place, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 541-3950, Fax: (202) 529-4362, Elder Care Locator: 1 (800) 677-1116
APS investigates reports of and intervenes to reduce the incidence of abuse, neglect and
exploitation of frail, elderly and physically or mentally impaired adults in the District of
Columbia. APS also provides case management, counseling and support services to vulnerable
adults who have been abused, neglected or exploited.
Cost: None
http://www.dhs.dc.gov/
Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA)
400 6th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 442-6000
Child abuse and neglect hotline (24hrs a day) (202) 671-SAFE 671-7233
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
cfsa.dc.gov
Advocacy, Legal or Representational
Services
Family Alliance for Community Support Inc.
15 Quincy Pl. NE Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202 321-6950 Contact: Abby Robinson
Support group and advocacy for families with children using Mental Health or Special Education
services. This group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1250 U ST NW on the
second floor. Dinner is provided and Child care is available with RSVP
Languages: English / Spanish
Cost: Free
Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc.
Main Office
2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Suite 205 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 678-8060, Toll Free: (888) 327-8060 Fax: (202) 678-8062
Parent Resource Center
4201 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 265-9102 or (202) 265-1730 Fax: (202) 291-2225
Advocacy & Intervention for children with special needs and their parents. Training and
information for parents of children with special needs. Community workshops, Parent
Information Center and Parent to Parent Program
Eligibility: Parents of children with special needs
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
www.aje-dc.org
AYUDA, Inc.
DC Office
1707 Kalorama Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 387-4848, Fax: (202) 387-0324
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Trafficking Consultations: M-F, 9am to 5pm
Immigration Consultations: Thursdays, 9am to 11am
VA Office
46950 Community Plaza, Suite 213
Sterling, VA 20164
Phone: (703) 444-7009
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Trafficking Consultations: Mon and Wed, 9am to 5pm
Immigration Consultations: Wednesdays, 9am to 10am
Legal services in the areas of immigration, trafficking and domestic violence
Eligibility: low-income, foreign born/ DC resident, victims of domestic violence
Languages: English, Spanish, Polish, French, or Romanian
Cost: Varies
ayudainc.org
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
1460 Columbia Road, NW Suite C-1 Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 328-9799, Fax: (202) 328-7894
Immigration Consultation: Mon,Wed – 9am – 11am
Tues, Thur – 1pm – 3pm
Legal services (primarily immigration/work related issues) and assistance completing forms.
Tenants rights and home/property ownership advocacy. Assistance with translation, applying for
health insurance. Low income tax clinic. Assistance applying for citizenship
Eligibility: DC Residents
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free or little cost
http://www.carecendc.org/
El Centro Catolico Hispano (Hispanic Catholic Center)
1618 Monroe Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20010
Phone: (202) 939-2437, Fax: (202) 234-7323
Provides services within five separate areas: 1) medical and dental, 2) civic/immigration, 3)
social services/case management and homelessness prevention (mental health counseling,
women’s support groups, food provision, referrals to shelters and legal assistance professionals,
etc.), 4) economic development/small business development and employment counseling, and 5)
adult education/ESL courses and construction/plumbing/electrician pre-apprenticeship program.
Immigration services, Income tax preparation
Languages: Spanish
Cost: Free
Catholic Immigration Services
1720 I Street, NW Suite 607A Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 466-6611
Assist with cases involving permanent residence, work authorization, naturalization, and other
immigrant matters.
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
Bread For the City
Northwest Center
1525 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 265-2400
Southeast Center
1640 Good Hope Road, SE
Phone: 202.561.8587
Legal clinic
Eligibility: Low-income DC Residents
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
Walk in on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (both centers)
Worker's Rights Clinics. (for employment related legal problems)
The hours are as follows:
Northwest Center: every Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Southeast Center: every Monday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
breadforthecity.org
National Whistle Blower Center
3238 P Street, NW Washington, DC 20027
Phone: (202) 342-1903, Fax: (202) 342-1904
Education, advocacy and programs to protect individual whistleblowers
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
whistleblowers.org
Public Defenders Services
633 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 628-1200, Fax: (202) 824-2423, Toll-free: (800) 341-2582, TTY: (202) 824-2531
Legal representation
Eligibility: Indigent adults and children facing a loss of liberty in the District of Columbia
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
pdsdc.org
Archdiocesan Legal Network
924 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Client Intake Line: Ph (202) 628-4263 Fax (202) 772-4402
Legal representation, law related education seminars
The Client Intake Hotline is open Monday - Friday from 9:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. and from 2:00p.m.
- 4:30p.m. Additionally, the hotline is open Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Eligibility: Low-income, Disabled, Immigrants & Refugees, Seniors, Women
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free (based on federal poverty guidelines)
http://www.CatholicCharitiesDC.org
Legal Counseling for the Elderly
601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049
Phone: (202) 434-2120
Legal representation
Eligibility: Seniors
Cost: Free
www.aarp.org/aarp/lce/
Washington Legal Clinic For the Homeless
1200 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 328-5500, Fax: (202) 328-5515
Legal representation – They have various intake locations throughout the city. Call for details.
Eligibility: Homeless
Cost: Free
legalclinic.org
Legal Aid Society
1331 H Street, NW Suite 350 Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 628-1161 Fax: (202) 727-2132
Initial Interview Hours
Mondays 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Legal representation – They have various intake locations throughout the city. Call for details.
Eligibility: Low-income, homeless, domestic violence, child support and custody
Cost: Free
legalaiddc.org
University Legal Services
Northeast Office
220 I Street, NE Suite 130 Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 547-4747, Fax: (202) 547-2083
Southeast Office
1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, S.E., 1st Floor
Washington, D.C. 20020
Phone: (202) 889-2196
Legal representation and advocacy
Eligibility: Individuals with mental or physical disabilities
Cost: Free
uls-dc.org
Washington College of Law – Civil Practice Clinic
4801 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 274-4000 or (202) 274-4168
Legal representation and advocacy in various areas of family, disability and economic law
Eligibility: Low-income DC and MD residents
Cost: Free
wcl.american.edu
UDC Juvenile & Special Education Law Clinic
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW Bldg 38, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 274-7314, Fax: (202) 274-5583
Legal representation and advocacy around special education and child neglect matters.
Eligibility: Low-income DC youth and families
Cost: Free
law.udc.edu
The Children's Law Center, Inc.
616 H Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 467-4900, Fax: (202) 467-4949
Legal representation and advocacy for at-risk youth around foster care, permanency, child
neglect, health and domestic violence.
Eligibility: At-risk children and their families, foster and kinship caregivers
Cost: Free
childrenslawcenter.org
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
1730 M Street, NW Suite 801 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (800) 348-4232
Training, education, advocacy and limited legal representation around disability rights, foster
children, and parenting support.
Eligibility: individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities
Cost: Free
dredf.org
Pre-K for All DC
1313 L Street, NW Suite 110, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 833-2220 Fax: (202)833-8222
Services Provided: Advocacy and public education to increase the awareness for the need of
quality early educational opportunities to children; Provides workshops on early education
opportunities for parents; Assist parents in identifying quality early education programs.
Cost: Free
www.prekforalldc.org
Advocacy for Children's Education
1220 L Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 742-2049 Fax:
202 742-2099
Assist parents with advocating for their special needs child
For Spanish speaking clients: Ms. Aracelly Gonzalez at 202 742-2000 or 2049.
Neighbors Consejo
3118 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 234-6855 Fax: (202) 234-4863
Provides crisis intervention, comprehensive case management including referrals to health care,
shelter and housing services, legal assistance, and other needed services, vocational training,
substance abuse and mental health counseling, transitional housing and medical transportation.
ESL classes, computer training and food handlers certification
Eligibility: homeless, addicted and low-income men, women, and families of Washington D.C
Languages: Spanish, English
Cost: Free
www.neighborsconsejo.org
DC Quality Trust
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 825Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 448-1450 Fax: (202) 448-1451
Provides advocacy, referrals and legal advice to individuals with mental
retardation/developmental disorders
Eligibility: Individuals with MR/DD living in DC and their family
Cost: Free
www.dcqualitytrust.org
DC Law Students in Court Program
806 Seventh Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 (Gallery Place Metro)
Phone: (202) 638-4798 Fax: (202) 638-0304
Intake is Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:30am-1:30pm. Walk-ins accepted.
Provides legal assistance for criminal and civil cases.
Eligibiligy: Low income DC residents. Please bring any papers related to your situation (i.e.
court papers, rent reciepts, photos, etc.) and proof of income
www.dclawstudents.org
Foster and Adoptive Parents Advocacy Center (FAPAC)
1438 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 269-9441 Fax: (202) 269-9451
Provides training in advocacy skills to help foster, kinship and adoptive parents to become
stronger advocates for the children in their homes and to develop a network of peer advocacy in
the foster parent community. They provide individual case advocacy for families and have a
systemic advocacy agenda directed exclusively at issues identified by our foster and adoptive
parent community.
Eligibility: Foster and adoptive parents
Cost: Free
www.fapac.org
Adoptions Together - Post Permanency Family Center
900 Varnum Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 526-4802 Fax: (202) 526-4803
Provides support, guidance and information to the adoption/guardianship community in the DC
Metropolitan area. Services include: crisis intervention, counseling, case management, support
groups, training and advocacy.
www.adoptionstogether.org
ULS DC Jail Advocacy Project
220 I Street NE, Suite 130 Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 527-7033 or 1-877-221-4368 Fax: (202) 547-2662
Provides legal services, information and referral, advocacy, education and training; assist people
with psychiatric disabilities in the DC Jail who are planning their reentry into the community.
Eligibility: Individuals with a significant mental illness or emotional impairment; are or have
been incarcerated at the DC Jail; and request help while at the jail or within 90 days of release.
Cost: Free
www.uls-dc.org
Community Connections, Inc.
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Suite 201 Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 546-1512
Provides pretrial program for individuals with co-occurring disorders who are homeless. Services
include: case management; psychiatric services; substance abuse counseling; advocacy in court;
supported employment; coordination with Pretrial Services, CSOSA and Public Defender
Service; and housing referrals.
Eligibility: Homeless individuals with co-occurring disorders
Cost: Free
Office of the People's Counsel
1133 15th Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 727-3071 Fax: (202) 727-1014 TTY/TDD: (202) 727-2876
Provides advocacy for consumers of natural gas, electric and telephone services in the District.
Staff are available to contact the utility company on your behalf to address problems informally
and can provide representation if complaints cannot be resolved. They also have speakers
available for neighborhood, civic and church meetings.
Eligibility: DC consumers of natural gas , electric or phone services
Cost: Free
www.opc-dc.gov
TANF Hotline
Phone: (202) 877-4170 24hours/7days a week
Provides advocacy and assistance to TANF recipients who have a sanction that they would like
to challenge. Also, assist if a client thinks they are being sanctioned. Callers will be referred to
legal assistance as appropriate
Eligibility: DC residents; TANF recipients
Cost: Free
www.legalaiddc.org
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
DC Metro Substance Abuse Hotline
(202) 671-5000
Provides 24-hr assistance for individuals seeking assistance with substance abuse
Cost: Free
National Drug and Alcohol Referral Line
1-800-821-4357
Provides 24-hr assistance to individuals seeking assistance with substance abuse
Cost: Free
Narcotics Anonymous
Meeting locations vary; check the website or call for locations and times
Support groups for recovering addicts
Phone: 202-399-5316 or 1-800-543-4670
Eligibility: Recovering addicts and their families
Cost: Free
www.na.org or www.cprna.org
Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc.
2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Suite M-8 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 889-7900, Fax: (202) 610-3095
Substance Abuse Assessment, Treatment Plan & Monitoring, Prevention Case Management,
Gender-Specific Support Groups, Family/Care Takers Support Group, HIV/AIDS Counseling
and Testing, Nutrition Counseling, Counseling & Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents,
Individuals and Families, Information and Referrals, Parenting Skills Development
Eligibility: DC Resident, must complete intake
Cost: Insurance accepted/ Will assist in enrolling for insurance if client is uninsured
www.fmcsinc.org
Al-Anon and Alateen
Phone: 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)
M-F 8am – 6pm
Support groups. Call the hotline for locations in your area
Eligibility: relatives and friends of alcoholics
Cost: Free
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
4530 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 111, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 966-9115
Support groups
Eligibility: Individuals wanting to recover from alcohol addiction
Cost: Free
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Phone: 1(800) 729-6686 ESPAÑOL: (877) 767-8432
Clearinghouse of information on substance and alcohol abuse including: prevention materials,
books, posters and programs
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free except for some publications
Samaritan Inns
2523 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 667-8831, Fax: (202) 667-8026
Recovery, Transitional Housing and Affordable Housing, Social Services and Support
Eligibility: Homeless/substance abuse
Cost: Free
www.samaritaninns.org
Samaritan Ministries
Northwest DC Office
1516 Hamilton St. NW Washington DC 20011
Phone: (202) 722-2280 Fax: (202) 722-2288
Southeast DC Office
1345 U Street, SE Washington DC 20020
Phone:(202) 889-7702 Fax: (202) 889-7705
Northern Virginia Office
2207 Columbia Pike Arlington VA 22204
Phone: (703) 271-0938 Fax: 703-271-0941
Hours of operation (all locations): Monday through Friday 9am-1pm
Provides supportive services for homeless individuals dealing with substance abuse and/or
HIV/AIDS.
Eligibility: Homeless; substance abuse; HIV/AIDS
Cost: Free
www.samaritanministry.org
SOME (So Others Might Eat)
71 'O' Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 797-8806, Fax: (202) 265-3849
90-day transitional housing/substance-abuse treatment program, counseling
Eligibility: Substance abuse must do intake with addictions counselor
Cost: Free
www.some.org
National Treatment Referral
Phone: 1 (888)762-3750
24 hours/7 days a week
Provides callers with nationwide treatment referrals
Eligibility: Individuals dealing with substance abuse and/or their families
Cost: Free
Hillcrest Children’s Center
2570 Sherman Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 232-6100
Operates Monday through Friday 9am – 8pm
Youth substance abuse treatment, prevention and counseling; mental health services
Eligibility: Youth 5-18 years old; DC resident or ward of the city
Languages: English/Spanish; Sign language
Cost: Medical insurance accepted; Medicaid, Chartered Health, Unisom, Health Rite, Health
Services for Children with Special Needs
www.hillcrestchilrenscenter.org
Institute for Behavioral Change and Research, Inc.
401 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 675-8315, Fax: (202) 675-8319
Outpatient substance abuse treatment in combination with mental health
Eligibility: Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Cost: Medical insurance accepted; Medicaid, Medicare, self-payment, military insurance
Addiction Prevention & Recovery Administration (APRA)
1300 First Street, NE on the 3rdFloor Washington, DC
Operates Monday through Friday from 8:15 am – 5:00 pm.
Provides services around substance abuse treatment and prevention. For more information, call
(202) 727-1762.
For 24-hour assistance, call the Central Registry Division (CRD) or DETOX at
(202) 698-6080
www.doh.dc.gov (click on addiction recovery)
Harbor Light Center
2100 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 269-6333 ext. 212(intake) or ext. 226 (clinical director) Fax: (202) 269-2261
Intake is Monday through Friday 9am-3pm
Provides residential, outpatient and transitional substance abuse treatment services
Eligibility: Men and women ages 18 and over; 72 hours drug and alcohol free; medical exam
and 30 day supply of medication; current TB test or chest x-ray
Cost: Free
www.harborlight.salarmy.org
CATAADA House
802 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 832-8336
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-7pm; Thursday 9am-5:30pm
Provides confidential alcohol and drug treatment which includes: case management, job
readiness, emergency needs and referrals for other services. Provides daily NA and AA
meetings. Please call for specific times.
Eligibility: Individuals recovering from alcohol and/or substance abuse
Cost: Free
www.gmchc.org/calvarynation/ministries/cataada/
Regional Addiction Prevention, Inc. (RAP)
1949 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 462-7500
Provides substance abuse treatment; counseling; life-skills training; anger management; relapse
prevention; transitional preparedness; emergency housing for persons with HIV/AIDS;
nutritional support; referrals; medical care and follow up for persons with HIV/AIDS
Eligibility: Homeless, formerly incarcerated, HIV/AIDS, single parents dealing with substance
abuse
Cost: Free
www.rapinc.org
*See also: Residential/Homeless Services, Temporary & Transitional Housing Shelters
Before & After School Care/ Childcare
Washington Child Development Council
1420 Columbia Road, NW Suite 201 Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 387-0002, Fax: (202) 387-0411
Hours of Operation: M-F, 9am-5pm
Referrals provided to child care providers (most accept DC child care subsidy vouchers), before
and after care programs and day care centers within a 1 mile radius of your home or work. They
will fax or mail the listing of child care providers upon request
Eligibility: DC residents
Cost: Free
www.daycareindc.org
Ideal Child Care Center
3816 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 722-6272 or (202) 390-3744, Fax: (202) 722-6784
Open 23 hrs. a day, including weekends
Cost: Call for details; DC childcare vouchers accepted
TEAM After School Program
Center 1 – Albright United Methodist Church
409 Rittenhouse Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 722-4922
Center 2 – Fruit of the Spirit
4311 Sheriff Road, NE
Phone: (202) 396-5992
Enrichment activities, math, reading, homework assistance, art, music, dance, coaching, snacks
and transportation.
Cost: Call for details
Family Matters of Greater Washington (formerly Family & Child Services)
1509 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20036
Phone: (202) 289-1510 ext. 180
Assist families in obtaining affordable, quality childcare
Eligibility: Low to moderate income families residing in DC, Welfare-to-Work, TANF and
MD/VA residents who work in DC
Cost: Ranges from $12-$35 per day depending upon age of child
www.familyandchildservices.org
Positive Nature Inc.
3030 "G" St. SE Washington, D.C. 20019
Phone: (202) 698-1794 Contact: Brian Bailey or Jennifer Murphy
Business hours: Monday through Friday 8am-7pm; Service hours 10am-7pm
Provides a therapeutic after-school program; special education support; summer camp;
psychiatric services; mentoring and; a teen achievement program.
Eligibility: Youth ages 8-18 who are CFSA referred
Cost: Free
www.positivenatureinc.com
DC Child Care Service Program Division
717 14th Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 727-0284
Call for information and appointments for child care vouchers
Eligibility: DC residents (TANF, unemployed, low income, teen parents, foster parents)
UPO – Office of Preschool and Day Care Programs
310 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 238-4600 ext. 685
Call for information on how to register your child for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Eligibility: DC resident
www.upo.org
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities
924 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 772-4300, Fax: (202) 772-4408
M-F, 9am-5pm (admin)
A range of social services for children and adults for housing, mental health, developmental
disabilities, education, employment and services geared towards the welfare of children.
Conducts parenting classes and certification courses through it’s parenting program. CCS has 88
locations throughout the metropolitan area.
Eligibility: Anyone in need regardless of race, national origin or religious affiliation. Call for
individual program requirements
Languages: Over 32 languages spoken by staff and volunteers
Cost: Some free; others require a fee. Call for more information
www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Children with Special Needs
Family Alliance for Community Support Inc.
15 Quincy Pl. NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 321-6950 Fax: (202) 673-7642 Contact: Abby Robinson
Support group and advocacy for families with children using Mental Health or Special Education
services. This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6pm at 1250 U ST NW on the
second floor. Dinner is provided and Child care is available with RSVP
Languages: English / Spanish
Cost: Free
www.familyallianceforcommunitysupport.com
Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc.
2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 678-8060, Fax: (202) 678-8062
Parent Resource Center
4201 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 265-1432 Fax: (202) 291-2225
Advocacy & Intervention for children with special needs. Training and information for parents of
children with special needs. Community workshops, Parent Information Center and Parent to
Parent Program
Eligibility: Parents of children with special needs
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
www.aje-dc.org
Health Services for Children with Special Needs
1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 466-8483 Fax: (202) 466-8514
Comprehensive, medically necessary services including: emergency care, home health, hospice
care, rehabilitative therapy, respite care and transportation to medical appointments. Male
caregivers support group and parents advocacy support group.
Eligibility: DC resident, receiving SSI or SSI eligible
www.hscsn-net.org
InterDynamics, Inc.
10001 Derekwood Lane, Suite 120 Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: (301) 306-4590 Fax: (301) 306-4951
Provides evaluations (special education/behavioral), therapy, testing, training and support
Eligibility: Clients usually referred through local agency or school system. Also provides
counseling and other mental health and educational support services.
Cost: Free if referred through local school system or other local agency
www.interdynamicsinc.com
The Episcopal Center for Children
5901 Utah Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 363-1333, Fax: (202) 537-5044 Contact Person: Alan Korz
M-F 9am-5pm
Treatment and education of emotionally disturbed children
Eligibility: Emotionally troubled children ages 5- 10½ and their families. DCPS referred.
Languages: English, Spanish
Cost: Free if referred by DCPS
www.eccofdc.org
National Children's Center
6200 Second Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 722-2300 or (202) 722-2339, Fax: (202) 722-2383
Comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities
including: early intervention; education; employment options, respite care; adult day program
and transitional living.
Eligibility: DC & MD Children and Adults with developmental disabilities
Cost: Free to individuals referred by a local school system or MRDDA. They will connect you
with the appropriate agency if calling on own behalf.
www.nccinc.org
Advocacy for Children's Education
Phone: 202 742-2049
Fax:
202 742-2099
For Spanish speaking clients: Ms. Aracelly Gonzalez at 202 742-2000 or 2049.
DC Public Schools Office of Special Education
825 N. Capitol St., NE, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-4800
Fax: (202) 442-5517/5518
Provides information on specialized services for children with special needs
Cost: Free
http://www.k12.dc.us/offices/ose/index.htm
Hillcrest Children’s Center
2570 Sherman Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 232-6100
Operates Monday through Friday 9am – 8pm
Youth substance abuse treatment, prevention and counseling; mental health services
Eligibility: Youth 5-18 years old; DC resident or ward of the city
Languages: English/Spanish; Sign language
Cost: Medical insurance accepted; Medicaid, Chartered Health, Unisom, Health Rite, Health
Services for Children with Special Needs
www.hillcrestchilrenscenter.org
DC Hotlines
DC Answers Please! Hotline
Phone: 211
Provides information on all Washington DC area resources including: emergency assistance,
food, training, employment information, community-based organizations, and city services and
programs
Mayor’s Citywide Call Center
Phone: 311
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Provides a "one stop" service experience for constituents, residents, and visitors in their search
for DC government services, numbers, and information. Call to request scheduled services such
as trash removal, potholes, bulk pickups, and recycling. Residents may also use this number to
report a missed scheduled service, inquire about city agency phone numbers and hours of
operation, and pursue other customer service-related items.
Disability Services
The ARC of DC
415 Michigan Avenue, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20017
Phone: (202) 636-2950, Fax: (202) 636-2996
Supported employment, Public Policy & Advocacy, Family Support, Disaster Relief. Also has a
commercial printing, copying and mailing service
M-F, 8:30am-5pm
Eligibility: Individuals with developmental disabilities
www.arcdc.net
Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc.
2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Suite 205 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 678-8060, Fax: (202) 678-8062
Parent Resource Center
4201 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 265-1432 Fax: (202) 291-2225
Advocacy & Intervention for children with special needs. Training and information for parents of
children with special needs. Community workshops, Parent Information Center and Parent to
Parent Program
Eligibility: Parents of children with special needs
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
http://www.aje-dc.org/
Special Olympics
900 2nd Street, NE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 408-2640, Fax: (202) 408-2646
9am – 5pm
Services Provided: Sports training and competition (year-round programs)
Summer Camps
Eligibility: Children & adults with intellectual disabilities
Languages: English
Cost: Free
www.specialolympicsdc.org
DC Center for Independent Living
1400 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 388-0033 Fax: (202) 398-3018 TTY: (202) 388-0277
Anacostia Satellite Office – 2443 Good Hope Road, SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 889-5802 Fax: (202) 889-1159 TTY: (202) 889-0866
Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM
Provides Independent Living Skills Training, peer Counseling Services, Advocacy/Legal
Services, Information and Referral Services for individuals with significant disabilities
Eligibility: Any person with a significant disability that substantially limits their ability to
function independently in the community, within the family or in the workplace, and for whom
the delivery of independent living services will help overcome the limitation so that he/she can
live more independently; DC resident; Can live outside of DC for information and referrals
www.dccil.org
Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities Administration (MRDDA)
429 O Street, NW Washington, DC
Monday – Friday 8:15am-4:45pm
Phone: (202) 730-1700
Provides clinical assessments, resources, support and assistance to individuals with mental
retardation or developmental disabilities, their families and community providers.
www.mrdda.dc.gov
Rehabilitation Services Administration
810 First Street, NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 442-8400 or (202) 442-8561 (for Spanish speaking clients)
Monday –Friday 8:15am-4:45pm
Administers the Social Security Disability Determination Program, which adjudicates claims for
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Eligibility: DC residents with a disability
Cost: Free
www.dds.dc.gov
DC Quality Trust
5335 Wisconson Avenue, NW Suite 825Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 448-1450 Fax: (202) 448-1451
Provides advocacy, referrals and legal advice to individuals with mental
retardation/developmental disorders
Eligibility: Individauls with MR/DD living in DC and their family
Cost: Free
www.dcqualitytrust.org
DC Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
1134 11th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5626 Fax: (202) 724-4979 TTY: (202) 724-8925
Povides information and assistance to seniors and persons living with disabilities. Services
include: care planning, housing assistance, counseling, in-home care, long term care and
medical assistance.
Eligibility: DC resident; senior citizen, disabled
www.adrcdc.org
Domestic Violence
Survivors & Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE)-DC Superior Court
500 Indiana Avenue NW RM 4235, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 879-7851, Fax: (202) 879-1191
Monday through Friday 8:30am-4pm
Multiple services in a central location designed to assist victims of domestic violence
Eligibility: Victims of DV
Cost: Free
www.dcsafe.org
ACCESS – Domestic Violence Intake Center Southeast Satellite
1328 Southern Avenue, SE Room 311 Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 561-3095 ext. 20 Fax: (202) 516-3093
Monday through Friday 8:30am-4pm
Multiple services in a central location designed to assist victims of domestic violence
Eligibility: Victims of DV
Cost: Free
www.dcsafe.org
Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE)
1111 16th Street, Suite 200 NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 452-9550, Fax: (202) 452-8255
Advocacy and support for victims of DV, Support Groups, Money Management; Teen dating
violence services; Legal representation
Eligibility: Victims of DV
Cost: Free
www.weaveincorp.org
AYUDA, Inc.
1707 Kalorama Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 387-4848, Fax: (202) 387-0324
M-F, 9am-5pm; Consultations: Thursday 9am-11am
Legal services in the areas of immigration, trafficking and domestic violence
Eligibility: low-income, foreign born/ DC resident, victims of domestic violence
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Varies
www.ayudainc.org
The Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund
1718 M Street, NW #179 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (301) 503-4365
Provides Funds for adult education classes in areas such as computer and vocational training.
Eligibility: DC residents that are survivors of domestic violence; need referral from approved
referral agency (see list); must complete application process
Cost: free
Referral agencies: WEAVE (202) 452-9550; Georgia Avenue/Rock Creek East Family Support
Collaborative (202) 722-1815; The Abused Persons Program (240) 777-4195; Family Crisis
Center of Prince George's County (301) 779-2100; YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel
County (410) 626-7800; National Center for Children & Families (301) 365-4480; Asian Pacific
Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (202) 464-4477
My Sisters Place
P.O. Box 29596 Washington, D.C. 20017
Phone: (202) 529-5261, Fax: (202) 529-5984, 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: (202) 529-5991
Shelter/transitional housing, counseling, support group
Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence and their children
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
www.mysistersplacedc.org
After the Trauma
P.O. Box 1533 Clinton, MD 20735
Phone: (301) 919-2673
Provides counseling, education, support, clothing, etc. to survivors of domestic violence and
their children
Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence and their children
Cost: Free
www.afterthetrauma.org
House of Ruth
5 Thomas Circle, NW Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 667-7001, Fax: (202) 667-7047
24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (202) 347-2777
Domestic Violence Support Center: (202) 347-0390
Shelter/transitional housing, counseling, support, childcare
Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence and their children, women who are homeless, substance
abuse
Cost: Free
If you are a homeless family, call the city’s central hotline for a housing referral at 202-3997093.
If you are a woman on your own and need shelter, call House of Ruth’s Madison Emergency
Program at 202-547-2600, Extension 4.
If you are a victim of domestic violence and need housing and services, call 202-667-7001,
Extension 217 to talk with a House of Ruth staff member.
If you are a victim of domestic violence and want counseling, call 202-667-7001, Extension 200
to talk with a House of Ruth counselor.
www.houseofruth.org
Crime Victims Compensation Program
Court Building A- 515 5th Street, N.W., Room 104 Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202- 879-4216 , Fax: 202- 879-4230 Contact Person: Laura B. Reed
M-F, 8:30am – 5pm
Covers crime-related expenses such as funeral and burial costs, medical and mental health costs,
lost wages, loss of support and services, clean up of a crime scene and, for victims of domestic
violence, the cost of temporary shelter
Eligibility: DC victims of crime and their families
Cost: Free – must fill out application and have supporting documentation
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Phone
Battered Lesbian Hotline
(800) 224-0211
House of Imagene (shelter)
(202) 518-8488
House of Ruth (24-hour hotline and shelter)
(202) 347-2777
My Sister's Place (24-hour hotline and shelter)
(202) 529-5991
Rape Crisis Center (hotline)
(202) 333-7273
Education/Basic Education/Literacy
The Carlos Rosario International Career Center & Public Charter School
1100 Harvard St., NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-797-4700, Fax: 202-232-6442
Services Provided: GED class, English, Conversational Spanish, Computer Classes, other classes
to prepare immigrant population for urban life.
Eligibility: DC, MD, VA resident
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Some classes free; others have a small $15 registration fee
http://carlosrosario.org/
The William Goodard Even Start Program
Address: 2315 18th Place, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-832-1108 ext. 29 Contact Person: Gina Nettles
Services Provided: GED preparation, Computer Skills, Internet access, education for children.
Transportation and meals provided
Eligibility: DC resident
Cost: Free
KIMA Public Charter School
100 Peabody Street, NW 1st Floor Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 723-7886 Fax: (202) 723-0239
Grades 9-12
www.kimapcs.org
Academia Bilingue De La Comunidad (ABC) Public Charter School
1501 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 822-6301
Bi-lingual charter school. Students are taught English and Spanish
www.abcpcs.org
Chavez Preparatory Charter School
709 12th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 547-3975 ext. 14 Contact: Andrew Touchette
www.cesarchavezhs.org
Workforce Investment & Social Enterprise (WISE) Program
1474-B Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 319-0270 or (202) 319-0144
Provides pre-GED and GED classes; resume writing, computer skills, interviewing techniques;
job placement assistance
Eligibility: DC residents 16-24 years old
Cost: Free
Community Academy Public Charter School
1300 Allison Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 723-4100 Fax: (202) 723-6867
www.capcs.org
Bridges Public Charter School
1250 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 545 – 0515 Fax: (202) 545 - 0517
An inclusive preschool and pre-Kindergarten program for children ages 3-5 years old with or
without special needs.
Eligibility: DC resident
Cost: Free for DC residents
www.bridgespcs.org/
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School
NW Campus: 5413 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 723-5800
Fax: (202) 723-5830
NE Campus: 253 42nd Street, NE Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 397-3044
Fax: 866-389-5324
www.mmbethunepcs.org
Howard Road Academy
701 Howard Road, SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 610-4193
www.howardroadacademy.org
Hyde Leadership Public Charter School
101 T Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 529-4400 ext. 835 or (202) 551-0835
Fax: (202) 529-4500
Contact: Charlene Smith, Admissions
www.hydedc.org
Metropolitan/Delta Adult Literacy Council
2728 Sherman Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 234-2665
Provides GED classes
Cost: Free
www.mdalc.org
Paul Public Charter School
5800 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-7499
www.paulcharter.org
DC Learns
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 331-0141 Fax: (202) 331-0143
Hotline: 1-866-READ-OUT
(1-866-732-3688)
Provides literacy education, advocacy and resources; contact the hotline to obtain a list of area
GED, ABE and ESL classes in the city
www.dclearns.org
District of Columbia Public Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 727-0321
Provides books to check out; computer access; homework help, reading programs; lectures and
other activities throughout the city
Eligibility: DC resident with library card to check out materials; call for locations and other
details
www.dclibrary.org
Year Up Washington, DC
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-312-9327 Fax: 703-312-7986
Contact: Anne Moordock, Outreach Coordinator
Provides IT training and job placement; stipend paid for participation
Eligibility: DC Metropolitan area youth; 18-24 years old; high school diploma or GED; meets
income requirements
www.yearup.org
MEI Futures Academy Public Charter School
Administrative Offices
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 100 Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-636-1930 Fax: 202-832-6353
Boarding and day school for teen mothers 14-21 years old; 23 hour day care for infants to
children 5years old; parent education; life skills
Eligibility: DC teen mothers 14-21 years old
www.mei-futures-dc.org
Educational Opportunity Center
1233 20th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 741-4730
Assist to increase education and career opportunities through: educational counseling,
scholarship searches, SAT assistance & waivers, GED practice testing & referrals, admission
waivers, financial aid counseling, workshops and assistance managing student loan payments.
Eligibility: DC residents
Languages: English, Spanish
Cost: Free
www.ed.gov
Student Support Center
1003 K Street NW Ste. 405 Washington D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-628-8848 *101
Provides resources and technical assistance to schools and parents that improve mental and
behavioral health, increase school safety, and support quality teaching.
www.studentsupportcenter.org
Academy Of Hope
601 Edgewood Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 269-6623
Provides adult basic education; GED classes; external diploma program; computer training;
workplace literacy and tutoring
Eligibility: DC residents; low-income; no income
www.aohdc.org
Spanish Education Development Center
1840 Kalorama Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 462-8848 Fax: (202) 462-6886
Provides adult basic education; ESL classes; computer training program. Free daycare for
eligible applicants while they are taking the classes.
Eligibility: DC residents; low-income
Cost: Free
www.sedcenter.org
Ballou S.T.A.Y. High School
3401 4th Street, SE Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 645-3390 or (202) 645-6711
Provides and exteranl diploma progam
Eligibility: DC residents 25 and older; must pass pre-screening requirements in math and reading
Cost: One-time $50 fee for materials
http://balloustay.org/
Roosevelt S.T.A.Y. High School
4301 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 576-8399
Provides and exteranl diploma progam
Eligibility: DC residents 25 and older; must pass pre-screening requirements in math and reading
Cost: One-time $50 fee for materials
Catholic Charities Adult Education Program
924 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 772-4300 Fax: (202) 772-4406
Provides GED, computer classes, external diploma program and workplace/citzenship English
Eligibility: Low-income individuals in need of training; some programs require
Cost: Free; $15 for books in citizenship English class
*See also: Financial resources (tuition assistance)- pg. 22, Training Programs/Workforce
Development – pg. 52
www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Youthbuild Public Charter School
3014 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 319-0141
Provides GED, life skills and employability training to out of school youth
Eligibility: DC youth ages 16-24 who have dropped out of traditional high school
Cost: Free
www.ybpcs.org
Elderly - Services
Adult Protective Services
2146 24th Place, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 541-3950, Fax: (202) 529-4362 Elder Care Locator Tel: 1 (800) 677-1116
APS investigates reports of and intervenes to reduce the incidence of abuse, neglect and
exploitation of frail, elderly and physically or mentally impaired adults in the District of
Columbia. APS also provides case management, counseling and support services to vulnerable
adults who have been abused, neglected or exploited.
Cost: None
http://dcoa.dc.gov (click on ederly abuse)
Barney Neighborhood House
504 Kennedy Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 939-9020, Fax: (202) 939-5755
5656A 3rd Street, NE Washington, DC 20011
Hours of operation: 8:30am – 4:30pm. Monday-Friday
Social services, meals, transportation, recreation, health & nutrition education, handicapped
access transportation, home weatherization program. Please call for additional service centers in
Wards 1 & 4.
Eligibility: DC Seniors in Wards 1 & 4
Cost: None
http://barneynh.org
Senior Community Fire Warden Program
Phone: (202) 727-1614
Trains seniors to conduct fire safety inspections for other senior citizens.
Eligibility: DC Seniors 55 and older
Cost: Free
Dwelling Place Shelter for Abused Elderly
2812 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 583-7602
Transitional housing, medical, dental and psychiatric services, counseling in the areas of
housing, nutrition and family relations
Eligibility: Senior citizens who have been physically abused or financially exploited
Cost: Free
Christian Communities Group Homes, Inc.
2501 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 635-9384 ext. 101 Contact: James McSpadden
Housing and independent living
Eligibility: Low-income senior citizens
Cost: Free
DC Office on Aging
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 900S Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5626
Provides information on various services and programs for senior citizens including local senior
centers
Eligibility: DC seniors aged 60 and over
Cost: free
www.dcoa.dc.gov
Geriatric Day Care Program - Asbury United Methodist Church
926 11th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 347-7527, Fax: (202) 347-6983
Social and emotional support, diagnostic evaluations, counseling, educational, and recreational
activities
Eligibility: DC senior citizens
Family Matters of Greater Washington (formerly Family & Child Services)
1509 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 289-1510 Contact: Ann Macomb
Social services, senior works, volunteer program, elder assist program
Financial Resources
Eligibility: Low-income senior citizens
Cost: Free; some fee-based; Medicare
http://www.familyandchildservices.org/
Emery Recreation Center – Senior Programs
5801 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 576-7134
Provides various health, fitness and social activities; lunch provided
Eligibility: DC senior citizens; must be registered with Barney Neighborhood House to eat lunch
Metro Paratransit Service for the Disabled
Phone: (301) 562-5360
Services: Metro's Department of Americans with Disabilities Act will arrange door-to-door
transportation for anyone who is disabled regardless of age. Any destination currently served by
metrobus or metrorail. Applications must be completed and submitted with a physician's
statement.**Starting June 27, 2004, any Metro Access customer (person w/disability) and 1
accompanying customer may ride Metrobus and Metrorail free for a 18-month trial period. Call
Metro Access at (301) 562.5370 between 8am-4:30pm, weekdays, for more info. All routes have
accessible buses, but not all are buses are accessible. Will arrange a wheelchair lift bus to be put
on a bus route once or on a regular schedule. Wheelchair users must be able to enter and exit the
bus by themselves or bring an escort. Call 24 hours in advance and before 3pm.
Metrobus Discounts
Phone: (202) 962-1234
Services: Persons 65 and older can get a discount card that allows them to ride for ½ price.
Available at Giant Food Stores, Public Libraries, and IONA Senior Services. Proof of age/photo
ID required. Must obtain card in advance (cannot purchase at station).
http://www.wmata.com
Iona Transportation Resources
Phone (202) 895-0234 Fax (202) 895-0244
Services: If you are 60 years or older and live in the IONA Senior Services Area (West of Rock
Creek Park), call the above number, one week in advance, to arrange for transportation. DC
Resident wards coordinate and provide transportation for senior citizens.
Washington Urban League SNACC Program
2900 Newton Street, NE (wards 2,5,8)
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 529-8701
Fax: (202) 832-0127
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Senior Citizen Counseling and Delivery Services
2451 Good Hope Road SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 388-4280
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm
Iona Senior Services
4125 Albemarle St, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 966-1055 Fax: (202) 895-0244
TTY: (202) 895-9444
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
http://www.iona.org
UPO Senior Services
1508 E. Capitol St, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 547-0569
Eligibility: 60 years and above
Call ‘N’ Ride (WEHTS Office)
2601 18th St., NE, Washington DC 20018
Phone: (202) 635-8866
Fax: (202) 635-2087
Services: Call 'n' Ride is a transportation service funded by the DC Office on Aging and
administered by WEHTS. It allows elderly (60 years or older) DC residents who meet certain
eligibility requirement to obtain transportation for a portion of its normal cost. It is a curb-to-curb
service, and trips may be made for any purpose. Once your application has been approved, you
will be issued a photo ID card and a coupon order form. You may buy coupons on a sliding scale
fee depending upon income. The coupons must be paid for by check or money order. Taxicabs
provide the transportation. Drivers will accept CALL 'N' RIDE coupons to cover the cost of fares
for trips that you take. To find out if you are eligible for CALL 'N' RIDE services, please call the
office.
http://www.wehts.org
DC Aging and Disability Resource Center
1134 11th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5626
TTY: (202)724-8925
Toll Free: 1.877.919 ADRC (2372)
OR JUST DIAL 311
Find programs, information and services about long term care for older adults (60 and older) and
persons with intellectual and physical disabilities
www.adrcdc.org
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
DC Chapter 1-800-424-3410
Financial Resources (Tuition assistance)
Office of Workforce Opportunity - Tuition Assistance Program Initiative for TANF (TAPIT)
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE Suite 401 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 698-1860 or (202) 698-1727 Contact: Ruby Cherry
Provides up to $4,000 per year scholarship to a 2 or 4 year college or university
Eligibility: DC resident, TANF recipient, high school diploma or GED
Cost: Free
DC State Education Office - OneAPP
Phone: (202) 727-2824
DC residents can apply for three financial aid programs with one application: The DC Tuition
Assistance Program; DC LEAP and: DC Adoption Scholarship Program.
Eligibility: DC resident, US citizenship, high school graduate or GED, 24 years of age or less at
time of application, not in default with any student loans and accepted in enrollment in or
working toward a first-time undergraduate degree on at least a part-time basis (6 credit hours).
www.seo.dc.gov
Educational Opportunity Center
1233 20th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 741-4730
Assist to increase education and career opportunities through: educational counseling,
scholarship searches, SAT assistance & waivers, GED practice testing & referrals, admission
waivers, financial aid counseling, workshops and assistance managing student loan payments.
Eligibility: DC residents
Languages: English, Spanish
Cost: Free
www.ed.gov
Food/Clothing/Fuel/Furniture
The Salvation Army
3335 Sherman Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 829-0100
Emergency assistance, case management, rehabilitation services, transitional housing for
homeless women and their children
Eligibility: Low-income, homeless, substance abuse
Cost: Free (Furniture program has been closed over a year)
Change, Inc.
1413 Park Rd NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-387-3725 , Fax: 202-387-3729 Contact: Mr. Pool
Emergency Services and Crisis Intervention, Counseling, shelter, clinic, hospital referrals for
spousal/child abuse.
Cost: Free
Bread For the City
1525 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 & 1640 Good Hope Road, SE
Phone: (202) 265-2400
Food pantry, Clothing closet and Social Services. Need an ID for the food pantry (M-F 9am –
5pm) The clothing rooms is open from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Low-income DC Residents
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
www.breadforthecity.org
SOME (So Others Might Eat)
71 'O' Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 797-8806, Fax: (202) 265-3849
Homeless dining room, dining room for women and children, clothing closet, shower facilities,
furniture, career boutique for adults seeking employment. Many individuals referred to the
various programs
Eligibility: Homeless; for furniture client must have proof of permanent housing
Cost: Free
http://www.some.org/
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
2000 14th Street, NW (Reeve’s Center)
Phone: (202) 673-6750
Provides financial assistance to pay utility bills
Eligibility: DC resident; low income; must have disconnection notice, proof of income, ID and
most recent bill.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/
Suited for Change
1010 Vermont Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 293-0351, Fax: (202) 293-0353
Hours of Operation: M-F, 9am-5pm
Personal and professional development training/ Professional suiting services for low-income
women. Must be referred by a participating agency. (Ms. Gantt has copies of referral forms)
Eligibility: Women/public assistance/low-income, Involved in job readiness program
Languages: Spanish/English
Cost: Free
www.suitedforchange.org
Dinner Program for Homeless Women
945 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 737-9311, Fax: (202) 347-7217
Provides meals; showers; laundry; mail, telephone, and computer access; toiletries; vitamins;
transportation tokens; clothing; referrals; computer classes and employment training.
Eligibility: Homeless women and children; some services for homeless men (call please)
Languages: Spanish/English
Cost: Free
Dress for Success
101 Q Street, NE, First Floor Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 269-4805 Fax: (202) 269-4807
Provides economic, social and career development; employment retention and career clothing
(suits & dresses). Conducts a professional women’s group for support and networking. Resource
center to do job search.
Eligibility: Low-income women in DC, PG, Montgomery, Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria
Counties who have completed a job training program. Need referral from social worker.
Cost: Free
www.dressforsuccess.org or www.dfswashingtondc.org
Menz Fit
3933 Minnesota Ave, NE Washington DC 20019
Phone: (202) 396-2050, Fax: (202) 396-2051
Provides men with suits for job interviews; conducts a career development program
Eligibility: Low-income men in the DC metropolitan area (includes suburban MD and northern
VA). Men should have completed a job training program. Referral from social worker.
Cost: Free
www.menzfit.org
Israel Metropolitan CME Church
557 Randolph Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 723-5795 Fax: (202) 723-0949 Atten: Mrs. Oldham (Pastor’s wife)
Distributes food on the following days: Monday & Thursday @ 10:30am (meat and pasta),
Wednesday & Friday @ 11:45am (bread, fruit and produce). The church also serves a big lunch
on Friday afternoons, but you must attend bible study from 12noon to 1pm. Lunch is served after
the service.
Cost: Free
Mission of Love
6180 Central Avenue Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone: (301) 333-4440
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-1pm (Closeed for lunch 11:45-1pm)
Furniture for needy individuals
Eligibility: Accepts walk -insClient must bring social security card, ID, proof of income and
have proof of permanent housing and provide transportation to move donations.
Cost: free
www.molinc.org
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 543-4200 Fax: (202) 543-4201 Contact: Anneka Anderson
Provides food on an emergency basis (non-perishable items)
Eligibility: low-income; need referral letter from social worker
Cost: free
http://www.reformationdc.org/
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Room 400 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 645-5518
Provides supplemental food and nutrition education
Certification & Distribution
Address
Sites
Walker-Jones Services Center
1100 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone
Number
Hours of Operation
(202) 727-0585
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Adams Mill Bilingual Center
1100 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Carver Terrace
(Open the 3rd week of the month
ONLY)
1115 21st Street, NE
Washington, DC
Fletcher-Johnson School
46th & Benning Road, SE
Mon - Fri
(202) 645-4165
Washington, DC 20019
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Anacostia Health Center
1328 W Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-7189
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
DC Village Center
DC Village Lane SW
Building 2
Washington, DC
(202) 645-0038
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(202) 727-0587
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
3rd Wed., Thurs., and Fri. of
the month
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Eligibility: DC resident, pregnant woman, woman with a child less than one year of age,
children up to the age of six years, senior citizens sixty years and older, low income
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Suite 409 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 645-5663 for general information and appointments
Fax: (202) 645-0516
Provides nutrition education, nutrient-rich supplemental food, health and social service referrals
and immunization screening for children less than two years of age
Eligibility: low-income DC women who are: pregnant, breastfeeding or with children from birth
to age 5
Neighbors Consejo
3118 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 234-6855 Fax: (202) 234-4863
Provides crisis intervention, comprehensive case management including referrals to health care,
shelter and housing services, legal assistance, and other needed services, vocational training,
substance abuse and mental health counseling, transitional housing and medical transportation.
Eligibility: homeless, addicted and low-income men, women, and families of Washington D.C
Languages: Spanish, English
Cost: Free
www.neighborsconsejo.org
Emory Beacon of Light
6128 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 829-5732
Food pantry open Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm
Eligibility: DC resident; no referral required; must have ID
Cost: Free
www.emorybol.org
El Centro Catolico Hispano (Hispanic Catholic Center)
1618 Monroe Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20010
Phone: (202) 939-2437, Fax: (202) 234-7323
Provides services within five separate areas: 1) medical and dental, 2) civic/immigration, 3)
social services/case management and homelessness prevention (mental health counseling,
women’s support groups, food provision, referrals to shelters and legal assistance professionals,
etc.), 4) economic development/small business development and employment counseling, and 5)
adult education/ESL courses and construction/plumbing/electrician pre-apprenticeship program.
Immigration services, Income tax preparation
Languages: Spanish
Cost: Free
Health
Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care
508 Kennedy Street, NW Washington DC 20011
Phone: (202) 545-6600, Fax: (202) 545-6602
M-F 9am-5pm, 1st & 3rd Saturday 9am-3pm
Family health/dental care, Social Services, HIV Testing, Mental Health, Home Visits, Nutrition
Programs, Mama Baby Bus, Adolescent Health, Health Access Programs and more.
Eligibility: Primarily women of childbearing age & their children.
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free/Some on sliding scale
http://www.maryscenter.org/
National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area
Address: 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 244-7900, Fax: (202) 244-7405 Contact: Cherie Carroll
M-F 9am – 5:30pm
Patient emergency funds for dialysis; medical ID bracelets, pamphlets and medical screenings;
screening for kidney disease
Eligibility: All
Languages: English
Cost: Free
http://www.kidney.org/site/index.cfm?ch=203
Washington Hospital Center
100 Irving Street, NW EB #7109 Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 877-2084, Fax: (202) 877-8903 Contact: Khay Bullock Henry
9am – 5pm
Community Health Links Newsletter, Speakers Bureau, Community Health Fairs, Walking
Programs, Youth Mentoring, Aerobics, Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings, AARP 55 Alive
Mature Driving Programs, Living Will Workshop, and Christmas in April Program
Eligibility: All
Languages: English
Cost: All free (except $10 fee for AARP Driving Program)
www.whcenter.org/
Health Services for Children with Special Needs
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 466-8483
Comprehensive, medically necessary services including: emergency care, home health, hospice
care, rehabilitative therapy, respite care and transportation to medical appointments
Eligibility: DC resident, receiving SSI or SSI eligible
http://www.hscsn-net.org/
DC Healthy Families
Phone: 1-800-557-1116 (Hotline)
Health insurance coverage for DC resident without health insurance. Call to get an application
mailed to you.
Eligibility: DC resident without health insurance
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
Capital Breast Care Center
650 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Suite 230 Washington, DC 20078
Phone: (202) 675-2099
Breast cancer screening and follow-up, Counseling, Support, Education, Mammograms
Hours of Operation: M-F 8am-4:30pm, Sat 8am - Noon
Eligibility: DC Resident
Cost: Accepts insurance, Free for those without insurance/low-income
http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/clinicalcare/cbcc/
The Washington Free Clinic
Address: 1525 Newton Street, NE 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 667-1106, Fax: (202) 328-2652 Contact: Karen Mullen, ED
M & F 9am-5pm, Tu-Th 9am-8pm
Primary care, Pre-natal, Pediatric, HIV Case Management, Treatment & Adherence Services
Languages: Spanish, English. French, other
Cost: Sliding Scale Fee
Bread For the City
1525 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 & 1640 Good Hope Road, SE
Phone: (202) 265-2400
Adult and Pediatric Health Care, Job Physicals. Must call at 9am to schedule new patient
appointments (M, W, TH)
Eligibility: Low-income DC Residents/no health insurance
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
www.breadforthecity.org
DC AIDS Drug Assistance Program
Phone: (202) 671-4900
Provides HIV medications
Eligibility: DC residents; low-income; HIV positive
Cost: Free
The Women’s Collective
1436 U Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 483-7003, Fax: (202) 483-7330
Provides case management, clothing, support therapy, emergency assistance support groups, etc
Eligibility: Women in the DC area living with HIV/AIDS
Cost: Free
http://www.womenscollective.org/
Be On The Safe Side Campaign
Hotline: 1-866-DC-YOUTH
Provides referrals to pregnancy prevention programs, healthcare services for youth and resources
centers where youth and parents can obtain information and materials on prevention programs.
RX4DC.org
(202) 457-9432
A clearinghouse for access to free or reduced price medications
Eligibility: Low-income DC resident; some programs have other requirements, please call or go
to website
www.rx4dc.org
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Suite 409 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 645-5663 for general information and appointments
Fax: (202) 645-0516
Provides nutrition education, nutrient-rich supplemental food, health and social service referrals
and immunization screening for children less than two years of age
Eligibility: low-income DC women who are: pregnant, breastfeeding or with children from birth
to age 5
Us Helping Us
3636 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011
Phone: 202-446-1100
Provides support groups, individual counseling, holistic health workshops, retreats, HIV
counseling & testing, HIV care services
Eligibility: Gay and bisexual men (African-American)
http://www.uhupil.org/
DC Area Health Education Center
1310 Southern Avenue, SE #G-26 Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 574-6994 Fax: (202) 279-7316
Provides health education workshops; assist with registration for health insurance; trains
community residents to become health advocates
Eligibility: DC residents
Cost: Free
http://dcahec.gwumc.edu/
Andromeda Transcultural Health
1400 Decatur Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-4707 Fax: (202) 723-4560
Provides free HIV testing and counseling, children diagnostics, primary care, substance abuse
counseling and nutritional counseling to HIV patients
Eligibility: All
Cost: Free HIV test for DC residents; accepts DC Medicare and Medicaid as well as some
private insurance; sliding fee scale starting at $50 for uninsured clients
http://www.andromedatransculturalhealth.org/default.aspx
Prevention of Blindness Society Eyeglasses Clinic
2216 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 269-0203
Provides fitting for lenses and frames – no eye examinations. You must have a prescription for
eyeglasses.
Eligibility: All
Hours of operation: Monday (Walk-in only) 9am-12:30pm Cost - $50
Tuesday – Friday (Appointment only) 9am-12:30pm Cost - $35
Cash or money order payments only.
Bridges
512 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 216-9199
Provides intensive outpatient treatment; case management, HIV/STD testing, and group
counseling for women charged with prositution or solicitation
Eligibility: Women involved in prostitution or solicitation
Cost: Free
www.bridgesforwomen.org
Howard University Hospital C.A.R.E.S. Program
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20060
Phone: (202) 865-4842 Fax: (202) 865-4580
Provides free outpatient medical, dental, mental health, nutrition and social services for HIV
positive uninsured and underinsured District residents.
Eligibility: HIV postive men, women and children; DC resident; uninsured and underinsured
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday from 8am-4pm
Cost: Free
Health - Mental
DC Department of Mental Health – ACCESS Help Line
Phone: 1-888-793-4357 For Crisis response/Family Stabilization: (202) 832-2540
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Mental health professionals offer help with problem solving, addressing concerns, obtaining
emergency treatment, and advice on how to seek additional mental health resources, referrals
Eligibility: DC Residents
Languages: Over 100 different languages
Cost: Free
Affordable Behavioral Consultants, Inc.
212 Riggs Road, NE Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 636-4520, Fax: (202) 636-4521
Provides Community education, Therapeutic Mentoring, Psychotherapy/Counseling, Crisis
Intervention, Stress Management, Domestic Violence Counseling, Anger Management,
Substance Abuse, Diagnostic Evaluations
Eligibility: All
Cost: Accepts insurance/Sliding scale fee based
Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc.
Address: 2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Suite M-8 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 889-79000, Fax: (202) 610-3095
Substance Abuse Assessment, Treatment Plan & Monitoring, Prevention Case Management,
Gender-Specific Support Groups, Family/Care Takers Support Group, HIV/AIDS Counseling
and Testing, Nutrition Counseling, Counseling & Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents,
Individuals and Families, Information and Referrals, Parenting Skills Development
Eligibility: DC Resident, must complete intake
Cost: Insurance accepted/ Will assist in enrolling for insurance if client is uninsured
www.fmcsinc.org
The Episcopal Center for Children
5901 Utah Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 363-1333, Fax: (202) 537-5044 Contact: Alan Korz
Hours of Operation: M-F 9am-5pm
Treatment and education of emotionally disturbed children
Eligibility: Emotionally troubled children ages 5-10½ and their families. DCPS referred.
Languages: English, Spanish
Cost: Free if referred by DCPS
www.eccofdc.org
Rainbows
8415 Fenton Street Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 495-0051, Fax: (301) 495-0054
Grief and loss counseling/peer support groups for ages 3-high school/ adult programs
Operates out of area schools and community-based organizations. Call for details
Eligibility: DC and Maryland Youth
Cost: Free
http://www.rainbows.org/
InterDynamics, Inc.
10001 Derekwood Lane, Suite 120 Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 306-4590 Contact: Curtis Cook ext 325
Provides counseling; domestic violence groups; anger management classes
Cost: 15$ for anger management class; call for details.
Comfort Zone Camp
2101-A Westmoreland Street Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 1 (804) 377-3430
Camp for youth who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Provides bereavement counseling,
healing circles, along with traditional camping activities.
Eligibility: Youth ages 7-17
Cost: Free. Travel scholarships available to the campers and parent or guardian who must
accompany them.
www.comfortzonecamp.org
DC Crisis Response Team
4201 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 300 @ the Wendt Center
Phone: (202) 624-0010 Contact: LaVerne Harley
Satellite Office – 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE
Phone: (202) 610-0066
Provides emotional and logistical support to persons who have had a family member lost to
homicide (i.e., assist with funeral arrangements, serve as liaison between co-victims and police,
crisis intervention, referrals, coordinate candlelight vigil, etc.)
The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing
4201 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20008
Satellite Office – 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE Suite 236
Phone: (202) 624-0010
Provides mental health services, case management, training, education, and crisis response to
adults and children dealing with loss. Runs summer bereavement camp for youth and teens.
Eligibility: anyone experiencing grief and loss.
Cost: Camp is free; some funding available for counseling services
http://www.wendtcenter.org/
Safe Place (24-hour teen hotline/counseling service)
(202) 547-7777
Suicide Hotline
(202) 223-2255
Life Stride, Inc. Medicaid Day Services Program
2820 Bladensburg Road, NE Washington, DC 20018
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Phone: 202-832-3848 Fax: 202-832-4518
Provides day services to individuals experiencing psychiatric problems; recreational activities,
medication monitoring, lunch, art & music therapy, exercise, information and referrals.
Eligibility: DC resident; Medicaid or registered with Dept. of Mental Health; Case manager must
call to arrange a site visit.
Greater Mt. Calgary Church – CATAADA House
802 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 832-4971
Provides 8-week anger management course. Eligibility: DC resident; must come in at 10am to
see intake specialist and to register.
Cost: Free
http://www.gmchc.org/calvarynation/ministries/cataada/
Andromeda Transcultural Health
1400 Decatur Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-4707 Fax: (202) 723-4560
Provides mental health counseling; medication management; and substance abuse counseling
Eligibility: All
Cost: Free HIV test for DC residents; accepts DC Medicare and Medicaid as well as some
private insurance; sliding fee scale for uninsured clients
http://www.andromedatransculturalhealth.org/default.aspx
El Centro Catolico Hispano (Hispanic Catholic Center)
1618 Monroe Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20010
Phone: (202) 939-2437, Fax: (202) 234-7323
Provides services within five separate areas: 1) medical and dental, 2) civic/immigration, 3)
social services/case management and homelessness prevention (mental health counseling,
women’s support groups, food provision, referrals to shelters and legal assistance professionals,
etc.), 4) economic development/small business development and employment counseling, and 5)
adult education/ESL courses and construction/plumbing/electrician pre-apprenticeship program.
Immigration services, Income tax preparation
Languages: Spanish
Cost: Free
Hillcrest Children’s Center
2570 Sherman Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 232-6100
Operates Monday through Friday 9am – 8pm
Youth substance abuse treatment, prevention and counseling; mental health services
Eligibility: Youth 5-18 years old; DC resident or ward of the city
Languages: English/Spanish; Sign language
Cost: Medical insurance accepted; Medicaid, Chartered Health, Unisom, Health Rite, Health
Services for Children with Special Needs
www.hillcrestchilrenscenter.org
Crawford Consulting and Mental Health Services, Inc.
6490 Landover Road. Suite D Cheverly, MD 20785
Phone: (301) 341-5111, Fax: (301) 341-5211
Provides multi-cultural and holistic mental health services including: individual and family
therapy; grief therapy; cognitive behavioral therapy; marriage counseling; psychiatric
evaluations; substance abuse counseling; behavioral modification; mentoring; domestic violence
groups; anger management; and life skills groups.
Cost: Most priviate medical insurance accepted; DC and Maryland Medicaid; Chartered Health
Plan. If uninsured - will work out a payment plan
www.crawfordconsulting.org
Community Connections, Inc.
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Suite 201 Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 546-1512
Provides pretrial program for individuals with co-occurring disorders who are homeless. Services
include: case management; psychiatric services; substance abuse counseling; advocacy in court;
supported employment; coordination with Pretrial Services, CSOSA and Public Defender
Service; and housing referrals.
Eligibility: Homeless individuals with co-occurring disorders
Cost: Free
Family Matters of Greater Washington (formerly Family & Child Services) - Mental Health
Unit
1509 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 289-1510
Hours of Operation; Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm; by appointment only, 5pm-9pm; Saturday,
by appointment only
Provides counseling, medication somatic treatment, community support services, EAP services
and domestic violence groups
Eligibility: Individuals with serious or chronic mental health problems; victims of trauma, abuse
and neglect
Cost: Accepts DC Medicaid and some EAP fees; sliding scale fee based on income
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-5610 or 1-800-369-CARE
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day/7days a week
Provides comprehensive inpatient or outpatient psychiatric care to adults, children and
adolescents
Eligibility: Anyone experiencing a mental or psychiatric disorder
Cost: Accepts DC/MD Medicaid as well as many private insurances
The Lambda Center
4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-5610 or 1-8777-2LAMBDA
Provides mental health and addiction treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults
Eligibility: LGBT adults with mental health and/or substance abuse problems
Cost: Accepts DC/MD Medicaid as well as many private insurances
Housing Information
Latino Economic Development Corporation
2316 18th St., NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-588-5102, Fax: 202-588-5204
9am-6pm
Provides Small business development: loans, training, technical assistance, business associations,
and storefront renovations; Homeownership counseling: technical assistance, training, mortgage
packaging, credit counseling; Affordable housing preservation: tenant organizing, training,
technical assistance
Eligibility: All are welcome
Languages: Spanish, English
Cost: Small fee for business services
http://www.ledcdc.org/
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
1459 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 328-9799, Fax: (202) 328-7894
Housing Counseling, Tenant Organizing, Fair Housing education
Eligibility: DC Residents
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
http://www.carecendc.org/
Housing Counseling Services
2410 17th Street, NW Adams Alley Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 667-7006, Fax: (202) 462-5305
M-F, 9am-5pm
Tenant services- eviction prevention, training, landlord/tenant disputes, rental search Home
buyers/Pre-purchase services – credit counseling, help with applications
Home owners/Post-purchase services – prevent foreclosure, predatory lending
Assist individual with HIV/AIDS to obtain housing, rent subsidy for low income HIV/AIDS DC
residents, mentors
Eligibility: DC residents. Low-income
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
http://www.housingetc.org/
Manna, Inc.
828 Evarts Street, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-832-1845 Fax: 202-832-1884
Provides homeownership programs, support for new homeowners, individual development
accounts (IDA), information and advocacy
Eligibility: DC residents; low-income
http://www.mannadc.org/template/index.cfm
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)
1716 14th St. N.W. Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 328-6333
Provides community and home ownership advocacy; first time home buyers program,
foreclosure prevention, workshops on financing, credit and the home buying process
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Call for more information
www.naca.com/
Money Management/Taxpayer Assistance
Capital Area Asset Building Corporation
1801 K Street., NW Suite M100 Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-419-1440, Fax: 202-419-1447
Hours of Operation: 9am-6pm
Debt reduction, credit counseling, taxpayer education, matched savings accounts, research and
advocacy.
Eligibility: DC residents
Cost: Free
www.caab.org/
Latino Economic Development Corporation
2316 18th St., NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-588-5102, Fax: 202-588-5204 Contact: Annie Betancourt Lord
Hours of Operation: 9am-6pm
Small business development: loans, training, technical assistance, business associations, and
storefront renovations; Homeownership counseling: technical assistance, training, mortgage
packaging, credit counseling; Affordable housing preservation: tenant organizing, training,
technical assistance
Eligibility: All are welcome
Languages: Spanish, English
Cost: Small fee for business services
http://www.ledcdc.org/
Capitol Wesleyan Church
3831 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 829-6201, Fax: (202) 829-6207
M,Th,F by appointment only 4pm-7pm; Saturdays 9am-3pm walk-ins accepted
Income tax preparation assistance
Eligibility: low to moderate income families
Cost: Free
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)
1716 14th St. N.W. Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 328-6333
Provides community and home ownership advocacy; first time home buyers program,
foreclosure prevention, workshops on financing, credit and the home buying process
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Call for more information
www.naca.com/
National Capital Poison Center
National Capital Poison Center
3201 New Mexico Avenue, Suite 310, NW Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 362-3867, Fax: (202) 362-8377
Poison control hotline – 1-800-222-1222 24 hours/7 days a week
Call for questions and emergencies, poison prevention, education and hazard surveillance
Languages: All
Cost: Free
www.poison.org
Parenting Classes/Info for Parents
Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc.
2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Suite 205 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 678-8060, Fax: (202) 678-8062
Services Provided: Advocacy & Intervention for children with special needs. Training and
information for parents of children with special needs. Community workshops, Parent
Information Center and Parent to Parent Program
Eligibility: Parents of children with special needs
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
http://www.aje-dc.org/
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect Information/Adoption Clearinghouse
Phone: 1-800-394-3366
Information on child maltreatment, child welfare and adoption
Cost: Free
DC Parent Information Resource Center
2437 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 238-9385
Services Provided: leadership training for parents, city-wide call center with information for
parents, workshops, advocacy, Parents as Partners training, on-line resources for parents
Languages: Spanish, English
Cost: Free
http://www.nationalpirc.org/directory/DC.html
www.mcsdc.org
The Georgia Avenue/Rock Creek East Family Support Collaborative
1104 Allison Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 722-1815 Contact: Shakira Gantt or James Cunningham
Services Provided: Six week parenting classes; weekly Parent’s Anonymous groups; information
and referrals; annual parent’s retreat; other special events for parents
Eligibility: DC resident
Cost: Free
www.garcec.org
Parkland Community Center
1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 678-6500
Provides parenting class M, T, W from 10:30am-12pm
Eligibility: DC resident
Cost: Free
www.parklandscommunitycenter.org
Catholic Charities
924 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 772-4319 Fax: (202)772-4405
Contact: Sonya Hemphill
Provides parenting classes
Eligibility: All
Cost: Free
www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Post Permanency Family Center
900 Varnum Street, NW Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 526-4802 Fax: (202) 526-4803
Contact: Chaz Holman
Provides training, counseling, support groups, crisis intervention, case management and
advocacy for birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, kinship families, and those with
guardianship of their children.
Eligibility: Families who have come together through kinship care, guardianship or adoption
Cost: Free
www.postpermanencyfamilycenter.org
The National Center for Children and Families - CARA House
603 50th Street, NE Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 396-9330 (ext. 43) Fax: (202) 396-9340
Contact: Debrah Johnson
Provides: The KinNet Support Group for grandparents and relative caregivers
Eligibility: Grandparents or relatives taking care of a child that is related to them
Cost: Free
www.nccf-cares.org
Pregnancy
Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care
508 Kennedy Street, NW Washington DC 20011
Phone: (202) 545-6600, Fax: (202) 545-6602
M-F 9am-5pm, 1st & 3rd Saturday 9am-3pm
Services Provided: Family health/dental care, Social Services, HIV Testing, Mental Health,
Home Visits, Nutrition Programs, Mama Baby Bus, Adolescent Health, Health Access Programs
and more.
Eligibility: Primarily women of childbearing age & their children.
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free/Some on sliding scale
http://www.maryscenter.org/
Healthy Babies Project
801 17th Street, NE Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 396-2809
Crib program for new mothers in need.
Eligibility: DC resident
Cost: free
Family Matters of Greater Washington (formerly Family & Child Services) – Teen Mothers
Program
929 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 289-1510 ext. 180
Housing and support for teen moms and their babies
Eligibility: Girls who are legal wards of DC
Cost: Free
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Suite 409 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 645-5663 for general information and appointments
Fax: (202) 645-0516
Provides nutrition education, nutrient-rich supplemental food, health and social service referrals
and immunization screening for children less than two years of age
Eligibility: low-income DC women who are: pregnant, breastfeeding or with children from birth
to age 5
Previously Incarcerated Individuals
Our Place, DC
1236 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 548-2400, Fax: (202) 548-2403
In-prison program provides – family transportation, support group, pre-release classes,
HIV/AIDS education and newsletter. Post-release program provides – support
center/employment services, HIV/AIDS education, support group, legal services clinic, family
program for children of incarcerated women, clothing boutique
Eligibility: DC women incarcerated or previously incarcerated
Cost: Free
www.ourplacedc.org
Reintegrating Alternatives Personal Program (RAPP)
2465 Alabama Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 678-6038 Fax: (202) 678-8100
Services include, but not limited to, mentoring; counseling; classes in parenting, domestic
violence, and anger management; access and supervised visits, neutral child drop-off and pickup; on and off-site mediation services for co-parenting agreements; legal assistance on a case-bycase basis, parole and probation monitoring; substance abuse treatment; supervision of
community service hours; job placement assistance; victim support; psychological therapy; and
academic enrichment.
Eligibility: ex-offenders returning home from incarceration, custodial and non-custodial parents,
low-income residents, at-risk youth, hot spot communities, and hard-to-serve populations
Cost: Free
www.rapponline.org
Peoples Investment Corporation – Bridges to Success Program
4921 Georgia Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 797-3910 Contact: Mr. Johnkins
Provides support, training and employment services to ex-offenders.
Eligibility: DC resident; ex-offender, must live in Ward 4. Intake is on Tuesdays; must bring
government issued ID
Cost: Free
Bridges
512 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 216-9199
Provides intensive outpatient treatment; case management, HIV/STD testing, and group
counseling for women charged with prostitution or solicitation
Eligibility: Women involved in prostitution or solicitation
Cost: Free
www.bridgesforwomen.org
EFFORTS
1612 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 232-7322 Fax: (202) 232-7324
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-5pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-9pm
Provides re-entry support; employment program; life-skills; HIV/AIDS outreach; family
strengthening; rental assistance; women's transitional housing; counseling; and recovery groups.
Eligibility: Ex-offenders that have successfully completed a drug treatment program prior to
release.
Cost: Free
www.effortsdc.org
Rape/Sexual Abuse
DC Rape Crisis Center
Phone: (202) 232-0789, Fax: (202) 387-3812, Crisis Hotline: (202) 333-RAPE
Services Provided: 24-hr hotline, Advocacy, Group and Individual Counseling, Self-defense
classes, Companion program, Children’s services, Training for Professionals working with
victims.
Eligibility: Rape/sexual abuse/assault survivors
Cost: Free, Low-cost for self-defense class
http://dcrcc.org/
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN
2000 L Street NW Suite 406, Washington, DC 20036
Phone:
(202) 544-1034
Fax:
(202) 544-3556
Toll-Free: 1-800-656-HOPE
E-mail: info@rainn.org
Website: http://www.rainn.org/
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is an anti-sexual assault organization.
RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE), which provides
victims of sexual assault with free, confidential services around the clock, and it carries out
programs to prevent sexual assault and to help victims.
Bridges
512 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 216-9199
Provides intensive outpatient treatment; case management, HIV/STD testing, and group
counseling for women charged with prostitution or solicitation
Eligibility: Women involved in prostitution or solicitation
Cost: Free
www.bridgesforwomen.org
Recreation
Comfort Zone Camp
2101-A Westmoreland Street Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 1 (804) 377-3430
Camp for youth who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Provides bereavement counseling,
healing circles, along with traditional camping activities.
Eligibility: Youth ages 7-17
Cost: Free. Travel scholarships available to the campers and parent or guardian who must
accompany them.
www.comfortzonecamp.org
The Salvation Army Camp Happyland
Phone: (202) 332-5000 ext. 103
An overnight camp in Richardsville, VA. Camp operates in July
Eligibility: DC youth ages 6-11; 6 year olds must have completed 1st grade to register
Cost: call for information
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
3149 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 673-7647
Coordinates a wide variety of recreational and educational programs, art classes, child care
services, sport leagues, swim lessons, and senior citizen activities to challenge citizens to remain
active in their community.
www.dpr.dc.gov
Neighborhood Recreation Centers
Anacostia Fitness Center
1800 Anacostia Drive, SE
(202) 698-2250
Hearst Recreation Center
3600 Tilden Street, NW
(202) 282-2207
Bald Eagle
190 Joliet Street, SW
(202) 645-3960
Hillcrest Recreation Center Petworth Recreation
3100 Denver Street, SE
Center
(202) 645-9200
801 Taylor Street, NW
(202) 576-6850
Barry Farm
1230 Sumner Road, SE
(202) 645-3896
Kalorama Recreation
Center
1875 Columbia Road, NW
(202) 673-7606
Benning Park
51st and Fitch Streets, SE
(202) 645-3957
Payne Recreation Center
303 15th Street, SE
(202) 727-5474
Raymond Recreation
Center
915 Spring Road, NW
(202) 576-6856
Sherwood Recreation
Kenilworth-Parkside
Center
4300 Anacostia Avenue, NE
640 10th Street, NE
(202) 727-5440
(202) 698-3075
Chevy Chase Community
Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street, NW
Center
5601 Connecticut, Avenue, NW (202) 671-4794
(202) 282-2204
SE Tennis and Learning
Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE
(202) 645-6242
DC Center for Therapeutic
Recreation
3030 G Street, SE
(202) 698-1794
King Greenleaf Recreation Stead Recreation Center
1625 P Street, NW
Center
201 N Street, SW
(202) 673-4465
(202) 645-7454
Emery Recreation Center
5701 Georgia Avenue, NW
(202) 576-3211
Langdon Park
2901 20th Street, NE
(202) 576-6595
Takoma Community
Center
300 Van Buren Street, NW
(202) 576-7114
Fort Davis Community Center Macomb Recreation Center Harry Thomas, Sr.
1400 41st Street, SE
3409 Macomb Street, NW
Recreation Center
(202) 645-9212
(202) 282-2199
1743 Lincoln Road, NE
(202) 576-5642
Fort Stevens Recreation
Center
North Michigan Park
1333 Emerson Street, NE
Upshur Recreation Center
4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW
1327 Van Buren Street, NW
(202) 541-3754
(202) 541-3522
(202) 576-6842
Guy Mason Community
Center
3600 Calvert Street, NW
(202) 282-2180
Parkview Community
Center
693 Otis Place, NW
(202) 576-5786
Watkins Recreation
Center
420 12th Street, SE
(202) 724-4468
Georgetown Recreation Center Palisades Community
3300 Q Street, NW
Center
(202) 282-0380
5200 Sherrier Place, NW
(202) 282-2186
Watts Branch Recreation
Center
6201 Banks Street, NE
(202) 727-5432
Harrison Recreation Center
1330 V Street, NW
(202) 673-6865
Rental/Mortgage/Emergency Assistance
Change, Inc.
1413 Park Rd NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-387-3725, Fax: 202-387-3729 Contact: Mr. Pool
Emergency Services and Crisis Intervention, Counseling, shelter, clinic, hospital referrals for
spousal/child abuse, rental assistance
Eligibility: Wards 1 & 4 resident
Cost: Free
Mother Dear's Community Center
467 Florida Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 387-5129 or (202) 387-9055, Fax: (202) 387-5129
Contact Person: Carolyn Marshall
Rental assistance
Eligibility: Ward 1 resident
Languages: English
Cost: Free
Bread For the City
1525 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 265-2400
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 2 resident
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
Columbia Heights Shaw Family Support Collaborative
1420 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 319-7599, Fax: (202) 319-0946
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 2 resident
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
Emmaus Services for the Aging
1426 9th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 745-1200, Fax: (202) 745-1246
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 2 seniors only
Cost: Free
All Faith Consortium
2000 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 671-1600, Fax: (202) 232-2187
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 3 residents
Cost: Free
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
Address: 5301 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 723-2542, Fax: (202) 232-2187
Services Provided: Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 4 residents
Cost: Free
Near Northeast Community Improvement Center
1326 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 399-6900, Fax: (202) 399-6942
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 5 residents
Cost: Free
Refuge of Hope Disciple Center
Address: #10 P Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 526-2440, Fax: (202) 526-2440
Services Provided: Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 5 residents
Cost: Free
Greater Washington Urban League
2900 Newton Street, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 529-8701, Fax: (202) 832-0127
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 5 seniors only
Cost: Free
My Sisters Place
Address: P.O. Box 29596 Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 529-3328, Fax: (202) 529-5984
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: In house women only
Cost: Free
Capitol Hill Group Ministries
421 Seward Square, SE Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 546-0190, Fax: (202) 546-0419
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 6 & 8 residents
Cost: Free
Catholic Community Services
220 Highview Place, SE Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 574-3442, Fax: (202) 574-3474
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 6 residents
Cost: Free
Marshall Heights Community Development Corporation
3939 Benning Road, NE Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 396-1200, Fax: (202) 396-4106
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 7 residents
Cost: Free
Bread for the City
1640 Good Hope Road, SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 561-8587, Fax: (202) 574-1536
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 7 residents
Cost: Free
United Planning Organization
1649 Good Hope Road, SE Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 610-5900, Fax: (202) 889-1312
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 7 residents
Cost: Free
United Planning Organization
2900 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 562-3800, Fax: (202) 562-2937
Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 7 residents
Cost: Free
The Salvation Army – East of the River Office
3100 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE Second Floor Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 561-2000, Fax: (202) 561-7900
Services Provided: Rental Assistance
Eligibility: Ward 8 residents
Cost: Free
Residential/Homeless Services
DC Shelter Hotline
24-hr information
1-800-535-7252
Virginia Williams Family Resource Center
920A Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 724-5054
The central intake facility for D.C. families seeking shelter. Also provides case management and
training programs
Intake is between 8:15am - 4:45pm (Weekdays)
JHP, Inc.
1526 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
(202) 544-5300
Adult men’s shelter
CCNV
2nd and D Streets, NW
(202) 393-1909
Adult men’s shelter
Emory Shelter
1725 Lincoln Road, NE
(202) 635-1041
Adult men’s shelter
New York Avenue Shelter
1336 New York Ave, NE
(202) 832-2359
Northwest Church Family Network
216 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 347-5660, Fax: (202) 347-5662 Contact: Allison Greene
9am-7:30pm
Case management, Parenting support, Group & Individual Therapy, Tutoring, Children’s
activities, ARISE Program (children), Parents Anonymous, Effective Black Parenting Classes
Eligibility: Homeless families
Languages: English
Cost: Free for families staying in the facility; Parenting Classes are $25 (8-week course);
Counseling on a sliding scale
http://www.ncfndc.org/
Christ House
1717 Columbia Road, NW
Phone: (202) 328-1100, Fax: (202) 232-4972 Contact: Susan Rieth, RN
9-5:00 M – Fri. Admin. & 24/7
Services Provided: 24-hour medical care, food and social services, for sick homeless persons.
Opened in 1985 and has 33 beds. Space for 4 women.
Eligibility: Homeless, and with a medical need
Languages: English – some Spanish
Cost: No cost for those meeting eligibility criteria.
http://www.christhouse.org/
Miriam’s House
P.O. Box 73618 Washington, DC 20056
Phone: (202) 667-1758, Fax: (202) 667-4638
In house - Addictions counseling, respite care, support groups, transportation to medical
appointments, hospice care, financial counseling. Off site – NA/AA meetings, Counseling,
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Adult HIV/AIDS Daycare, Alternative Therapies
Eligibility: Homeless women with AIDS
Cost: Free
www.miriamshouse.org
Hannah House
612 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 289-4840
Transitional housing, supportive services, parenting classes, counseling to residents
Eligibility: homeless women with/without children
Cost: Free
http://www.hannahhouse.org/
Transitional Housing Corporation
5101 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-5535, Fax: (202) 291-0192
Housing and comprehensive support services to homeless and at-risk families. Must first do an
intake at the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center Eligibility: Homeless/At-Risk women
with children
Cost: Free
http://thcdc.org/
Families Forward, Inc.
1012 14th Street, NW Suite 105 Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 639-9760, Fax: (202) 639-9763 Contact: Jai Buford
9am-5pm
Transitional Housing/Case Management
Eligibility: Families who reside in a shelter
Languages: English
Cost: Free
St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home
4901 Eastern Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone: 301-559-5500, Fax: 301-853-6985
Emergency placement, short-term residential care, medical care, parenting classes, life skills
classes, counseling and transitional housing. Also has child day care facility for working, lowincome families
Eligibility: Abandoned/abused babies and children from 2 days old to 12 years old, pregnant
adolescents and their babies, teen mothers
Cost: Free/ Sliding scale for daycare
http://www.stanns.org/
Ionia R. Whipper Home
Phone: 202-269-0347, Fax: 202-832-3099 Contact: Shirley Emanuel
Individual, Group and Family Therapy, mental health support, Life Skills Training,
Educational/Vocational Counseling, Social and Recreational Activities. Referral needed from
social service agency
Eligibility: Abused, abandoned and neglected girls between the ages of twelve and twenty-one
(12-21) years
http://www.whipperhome.org/index.htm
Samaritan Inns
2523 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 667-8831, Fax: (202) 667-8026 Contact: Nadine Hathaway
Recovery, Transitional Housing and Affordable Housing, Social Services and Support
Eligibility: Homeless/substance abuse
Cost: Free
www.samaritninns.org
Dinner Program for Homeless Women
Address: 945 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 737-9311, Fax: (202) 347-7217
Provides meals; showers; laundry; mail, telephone, and computer access; toiletries; vitamins;
transportation tokens; clothing; referrals; computer classes and employment training.
Eligibility: Homeless women and children; some services for homeless men (call please)
Languages: Spanish/English
Cost: Free
Silver Spring Interfaith Housing Coalition
914 Silver Spring Avenue, Suite 203 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 562-0520, Fax: (301) 562-0526
Provides housing, case management and mentoring to homeless individuals
Eligibility: homeless individuals in Montgomery County
Cost: Free
http://www.ssihc.org/
Neighbors Consejo
3118 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 234-6855 Fax: (202) 234-4863
Provides crisis intervention, comprehensive case management including referrals to health care,
shelter and housing services, legal assistance, and other needed services, vocational training,
substance abuse and mental health counseling, transitional housing and medical transportation.
Eligibility: homeless, addicted and low-income men, women, and families of Washington D.C
Languages: Spanish, English
Cost: Free
www.neighborsconsejo.org
Community Connections, Inc.
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Suite 201 Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 546-1512
Provides pretrial program for individuals with coocurrring disorders who are homless. Services
include: case management; psychiatric services; substance abuse counseling; advocacy in court;
supported employment; coordination with Pretrial Services, CSOSA and Public Defender
Service; and housing referrals.
Eligibility: Homeless individuals with coocurring disorders
Cost: Free
Runaways/Out of Control Teens
Child Find of America Inc.
Phone: 1-800-I-AM-LOST
Services Provided: helps find missing children through active investigation, helps prevent child
abduction through education and resolves incidents of parental abduction through mediation
Sasha Bruce Youth Work
Phone: (202) 675-9340
Independent living program, Teen moms program, Temporary Emergency Shelter for homeless
youth, HIV/AIDS education
Eligibility: DC Youth
Cost: Free
http://www.sashabruce.org/
Covenant House
2001 Mississippi Avenue, SE - Washington, DC 20020 or
1920 M.L.K. Jr. Avenue, SE - Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202.610.9630, Fax: 202.610.9640
Provides food, shelter, and emergency and support services. Street out-reach, health care, job
placement, academic remediation, vocational training, substance abuse treatment advocacy and
legal services, recreation, and aftercare. Youth in need of emergency services can call the 24
hour hotline at 1.800.999.9999
Eligibility: abused, neglected, homeless and at-risk youth
Cost: Free
http://www.covenanthousedc.org/
Yayahs Inc.
7615 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20012
Phone: (202) 291 -5538 Fax: (202) 291-1076 Contact: Johnica Garrett
Johnica.garrett@yayahs.org
Provides 24-hour housing, aftercare, independent living and therapeutic counseling and treatment
services for at-risk youth. Support groups for girls.
Eligibility: For housing – DC youth 13-21 referred through Youth Services Administration. For
groups – referrals accecepted from social workers, parent, etc.
Cost: free
www.yayahs.org
Be On The Safe Side Campaign
Hotline: 1-866-DC-YOUTH
Provides referrals to pregnancy prevention programs, healthcare services for youth and resources
centers where youth and parents can obtain information and materials on prevention programs.
Safe Place (24-hour teen hotline/counseling service)
Bridges
512 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
(202) 547-7777
Phone: (202) 216-9199
Provides intensive outpatient treatment; case management, HIV/STD testing, and group
counseling for women charged with prositution or solicitation
Eligibility: Women involved in prostitution or solicitation
Cost: Free
www.bridgesforwomen.org
Social Services in Adjacent Counties
Prince George’s County , MD
General Information: (301) 350-9700
Social Services: (301) 909-7000
Food Stamps: (301) 209-5000
Montgomery County, MD
General Information: (240) 777-1000
Food Stamps:
Gaithersburg – (240)777- 3420
Silver Spring – (204) 777-3100
Rockville – (240) 777-4600
Alexandria County, VA
Social Services: (703) 838-0700 or 0900
Arlington County, VA
Human Services: (703) 228-1790
Fairfax County, VA
General Information: (703) 324-3185
Social Services (Childcare info): (703) 324-7500
Human Services: (703) 222-0880
Coordinated Service Planning: (703) 631-3366
Temporary & Transitional Housing Shelters
Families Forward, Inc.
1012 14th Street, NW Suite 105 Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 639-9760, Fax: (202) 639-9763 Contact: Jai Buford
9am-5pm
Transitional Housing/Case Management
Eligibility: Families who reside in a shelter
Languages: English
Cost: Free
Transitional Housing Corporation
5101 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-5535, Fax: (202) 291-0192
Services Provided: Housing and comprehensive support services to homeless and at-risk
families. Must first do an intake at the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center at 25 M Street,
SW
Eligibility: Homeless/At-Risk women with children
Cost: Free
www.thcdc.org
Hannah House
612 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 289-4840, Fax: (202) 289-542
Transitional housing, supportive services, parenting classes, counseling
Eligibility: homeless women with/without children
Cost: Free
www.hannahhouse.org
Latino Transitional Housing Partnership
1545 6th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 518-6605, Fax: (202) 518-0055 Contact: Jarrod Elwell
Transitional housing, supportive services, employment support, full Case Management, tenant
advocacy, educational support and housing relocation
Eligibility: Homeless families with at least 1 adult and dependent; single females 18 and over
without children
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Free
www.hogares-dc.org
Samaritan Inns
2523 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 667-8831, Fax: (202) 667-8026 Contact: Nadine Hathaway
Recovery, Transitional Housing and Affordable Housing, Social Services and Support
Eligibility: Homeless/substance abuse
Cost: Free
www.samaritaninns.org
Training Programs/Workforce Development
Career Technical Institute
2131 K. Street N.W. Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-467-4223, Fax: 202-466-6202
Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Training in Office Administration, Accounting, Medical Billing and Coding, Computer
Technician, Network Administration, and Medical office Administration.
Eligibility: Adults 18 years of age and up who has either a High School Diploma or a GED
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Financial aid available. All clients must come in for the career assessment.
http://www.careertechnical.edu/
DC Dept. of Employment Services Office of Apprenticeship Information and Training
609 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 698-5099
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm
Apprenticeships, on-the-job training, classroom learning
Eligibility: DC residents 16 years of age and older; may need to meet other requirements based
on trade desired – call for details
Cost: Free
www.does.dc.gov
DC Dept. of Employment Services – Career One Stop Centers
609 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 724-7000 Please call for center location(s)
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm
Sign up for various training/employment opportunities; apply for unemployment compensation
Eligibility: DC residents 18 years of age and older; some programs require high school diploma
or GED – call for details.
Cost: Free
www.does.dc.gov
National Housing Corporation Learning Center (NHCLC)
820 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 546-4603 Fax: (202) 544-9558
M – F 9am to 3pm
Training in Information Technology and Real Estate Financing
Eligibility: Unemployed or disabled; high school diploma or GED; must be eligible for DOES
programs, TANF or RSA
Cost: Free
Sanz School
1720 "I" St. NW Washington, DC 20006- 3 campuses, call for more information
Phone: 1 (866) 275-1118
Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Services Provided: Training in Medical assisting, Medical office, Computers, Health
Administration, and ESL. Job placement assistance.
Eligibility: Adults 18 years of age and up who has either a High School Diploma or a GED
Languages: English/Spanish/French
Cost: Financial aid assistance is available
www.sanz.edu
Workforce Investment & Social Enterprise (WISE) Program
1474-B Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 319-0270 or (202) 319-0144
Provides pre-GED and GED classes; resume writing, computer skills, interviewing techniques;
job placement assistance
Eligibility: DC residents 16-24 years old
Cost: Free
www.layc-dc.org (click on the WISE program link)
Year Up Washington, DC
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-312-9327 Fax: 703-312-7986
Contact: Anne Moordock, Outreach Coordinator
Provides IT training and job placement; stipend paid for participation
Eligibility: DC Metropolitan area youth; 18-24 years old; high school diploma or GED; meets
income requirements
www.yearup.org
Goodwill Industries
2200 South Dakota Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 636-4225 Fax: (202) 526-3994
Provides: Assessments and evaluations; career and life skills training; occupational skills training
and job placement and retention services. Training in environmental services, hospital
housekeeping, commercial cleaning, maintenance. Call to schedule appointment.
Eligibility: Bring government issued picture ID, social security card and/or birth certificate; also
bring police clearance and resume
Cost: Free
www.dcgoodwill.org
DC Central Kitchen
425 2nd Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 234-0707 Fax: (202) 986-1051
Provides culinary skills training; food handlers certification. Graduates are eligible to obtain food
handlers certification.
Eligibility: DC resident; low income; drug free
Cost: Free
www.dccentralkitchen.org
Andromeda Transcultural Health
1400 Decatur Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-4707 Fax: (202) 723-4560
Medical assistant training program
Eligibility: DC residents
Cost: Free
www.andromedatransculturalhealth.org
ARCH Training Center
1227 Good Hope Rd, SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone (202) 889-5000 Fax (202) 889-5035
Provides GED, life skills and career preparation; one-on-one counseling and comprehensive case
management; construction trades training program, building maintenance and hospitality careers
training.
Eligibility: DC resident ages 16 and up; low income;
Cost: Free
www.archdc.org
ARCH Jobs
3230 Penn Ave, SE Suite 240 Washington, DC 20020
Phone (202) 575-1700 Fax (202) 575-5960
Provides assessment, case management and career transition services to DC TANF clients.
Programs help to transition TANF recipients into livable wage jobs without losing their benefits.
Includes: life skills, work readiness, computer skills, interviewing techniques, career counseling
and job placement/retention
Eligibility: DC resident; TANF recipient
Cost: Free
www.archdc.org
Coalition for the Homeless – Employment Service Center
1234 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite C-1015, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 347-8870 Fax: (202) 347-7279
Programs include the D.C. Works Project (under Welfare-to-Work), TANF Home Visits,
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project, and Job Search Placement Program for Single Adults
at Emery House and Heads of Households at Virginia Williams Family Resource Center.
Eligibility: DC resident; homeless; TANF recipient
Cost: Free
www.dccfh.org
Rehabilitation Services Administration
810 First Street, NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 442-8400 or (202) 442-8561 (for Spanish speaking clients)
Monday –Friday 8:15am-4:45pm
Provides comprehensive vocational and independent living services to persons with disabilities
to promote their opportunities for employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence.
RSA works with communities, businesses and organizations in an effort to ensure that
individuals attain integrated employment in the mainstream of society.
Eligibility: DC residents with a disability
Cost: Free
www.dds.dc.gov
Jubilee Jobs
2712 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 667-8970 Fax: (202) 667-8833
Monday through Thursday: 9am-5pm; Fridays: 9am-3:30pm
Provides skilled job preparation and placement services; job retention and career growth support.
Eligibility: DC resident; ex-offenders; TANF recipients; immigrants; homeless; substance abuse
recovery
www.jubileejobs.org
Marshall Heights Community Development Center
3939 Benning Road, NE Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 396-1200 Fax: (202) 396-4106
Provides a range of employment and educational services including: GED; career counseling; job
search; job readiness training
Eligibility: Ward 7 resident
Cost: Free
Opportunities Industrialization Center of DC (OIC/DC)
Headquarters Office
3707 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20032
(Office) 202-373-0050 (Fax) 202-373-0052
Contact: Latese Barksdale - Executive Assistant
Email: LBarksdale@oicdc.org
www.oicdc.org
Training Centers
4301 9th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20032
(Office) 202-563-2104 (Fax) 202-563-2108
Contact: DyAnne Horner Little, Director
Email: dlittle@oicdc.org
3016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20032
(Office) 202-373-0330 (Fax) 202-373-0336
Contact: Lisa Glenn, Director Youth Programs
Email: lglenn@oicdc.org
Provides a variety of job training, lifeskills and career assistance including: A+ Certification,
GED, literacy, office skills/MOS certification, computer repair, customer service. Has special
programs for youth, please call for details.
Eligibility: DC residents; low-income; requirements vary with some programs
Cost: Free
New Course Restaurant and Catering
500 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 347-7035 Fax: (202) 628-0571
Hours of operation: Orientation is every Thursday at 10:15am - bring ID
Provides training to become and chef or a chef assistant
Cost: Free
www.newcoursecatering.com
Washington Area Women In The Trades (WAWIT)
Phone: (202) 626-0700 ext. 39
Provides training in construction skills, carpentry, electrician, plumbing, green jobs and more.
Also provides reading, math and financial literacy classes; job placement assistance and ongoing
support
Eligibility: low income; unemployed or underemployed women
Cost: Free
University of the District of Columbia Workforce Development Program
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 645-3398
Provides training in nursing assistant; HVAC specialist; child development associate; computers;
GED and many others. Please call for complete list of classes available.
Eligibility: DC resident
Cost: Free
Byte Back!
815 Monroe Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 529-3395
Provides computer literacy skills training including: PC beginners; PC hardware basics; HTML;
Quickbooks and Office Track
Eligibility: Low income DC residents; uses Federal poverty guidelines; must show proof of
income
Cost: Free
www.byteback.org
SOME's Center for Employment Training
2815 O Street, SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 583-4655
Hours of operation: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Provides training in: building maintenance service technician; medical administrative assistant
and business and customer relations associate; job placement assistance; transportation assistance
and computer training in all classes.
Eligibility: Low income DC residents
Cost: Free for those who qualify - call for details
Youth Development/Mentoring
Brainfood
1525 Newton Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 667-5515, Fax: (202) 667-9202, Contact: Chris Woolery
Hands-on cooking classes, Field trips, Community Service, Life-skills & Leadership
Development. Offers year-round after school program and a summer institute
Eligibility: DC Youth
Cost: Free
www.brain-food.org
Spectrum Youth Enrichment Program (Peoples Church)
4704 – 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 829-5511 Spectrum Hotline #: (202) 917-2127
Contact: Dr. A. Knighton Stanley, Minister
Services Provided: Spiritual development, community service, conflict management, health
education, activities, career exploration academic enrichment, survival skills, money
management.
Eligibility: DC Youth
Youth Leadership Foundation
4101Yuma Street, NW Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 464-0668
Services Provided: Character building, Tutoring, Mentoring, Leadership Training,
Extracurricular activities
Eligibility: Youth
Cost: $100/ per semester for all programs/ Financial assistance available
www.ylf.helpingkids.org
DC Roving Leaders Program
1325 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-6863, Fax: (202) 673-7299
Contact: Alonzo Patterson (Ward 4 roving leader) 202-576-3211
M-F 9am to 6pm
Youth outreach, conflict resolution, violence prevention, recreational and cultural activities,
employment opportunities, social service referrals
Eligibility: DC Youth
Cost: Free
www.dpr.dc.gov
Capitol Wesleyan Church
3831 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 829-6201, Fax: (202) 829-6207
cptalwslyn@verizon.net
M-F 4pm to 6pm
Youth Leadership Academy, academic assistance, social service referrals, recreational and
cultural activities
Eligibility: DC Youth 10-18 years old
Cost: Free
Raising Expectations
P.O. Box 60416 Washington, DC 20039
Phone: (202) 204-0536 Contact: Abeo Anderson
Provides workshops on: poetry/spoken word; music/sound mixing; dance; graphic arts; web
design, career development, rights of passage and talent showcases. Various field trips to places
with a focus on art and cultural interest
Eligibility: DC area Youth
Cost: $25 for youth membership; $50 for adults; $75 for teachers. Some scholarships available
www.raisingexpectationsdc.org
Workforce Investment & Social Enterprise (WISE) Program
1474-B Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 319-0270 or (202) 319-0144
Provides pre-GED and GED classes; resume writing, computer skills, interviewing techniques;
job placement assistance
Eligibility: DC residents 16-24 years old
Cost: Free
www.layc-dc.org (click on the WISE program link)
TEAM After School Program
Center 1 – Albright United Methodist Church
409 Rittenhouse Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 722-4922
Center 2 – Fruit of the Spirit
4311 Sheriff Road, NE
Phone: (202) 396-5992
Enrichment activities, math, reading, homework assistance, art, music, dance, coaching, snacks
and transportation.
Cost: Call for details
Positive Nature Inc.
1017 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 646-0560, Fax: (202) 646-0565 Contact: Brian Bailey or Jennifer Murphy
Provides a therapeutic after-school program; special education support; summer camp;
psychiatric services; mentoring and; a teen achievement program.
Eligibility: Youth ages 8-18 who are CFSA referred
Cost: Free
www.positivenatureinc.com
Be On The Safe Side Campaign
Hotline: 1-866-DC-YOUTH
Provides referrals to pregnancy prevention programs, healthcare services for youth and resources
centers where youth and parents can obtain information and materials on prevention programs.
www.beonthesafesidecampaign.com
Mentors, Inc
1012 14th Street, N.W., Suite 304, WDC 20005
Tele: 202-783-2310
Fax: 202-783-2315
Email: Mentors@mentorsinc.org
Website: www.mentorsinc.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters
1763 Columbia Road, NW Suite 175
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tele: 202-783-5585
Fax: 202-783-5169
Website: www.bbsnca.org
Alliance of Concerned Men
2905 11th St. NW WDC 20001
Tele: 202-986-6200
Fax: 202-986-6588
Website: www.allianceofconcernedmeninc.org
Advocacy for Children's Education
1220 L Street, N.W., Suite 700, WDC 20005
Tele: (202) 742-2049
Fax: (202) 742-2099
Email: Agonzalez@jeblaw.biz
Higher Achievement Program
317 8th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 544-3633 (phone)
(202) 544-3644 (fax)
info@higherachievement.org
Provides middle school students year-round educational enrichment opportunities through AfterSchool and Summer academies.
Motivate Me For Life
1413 Shepherd Street, NW WDC 20011
Tele: 202-787-0527
Contact: Dr. Jeffery Dormu
Provides life skills and self esteem training; tutoring; career counseling; health education; social
development; physical fitness activities.
Eligibility: Youth ages 11-18
Year Up Washington, DC
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-312-9327 Fax: 703-312-7986
Contact: Anne Moordock, Outreach Coordinator
Provides IT training and job placement; stipend paid for participation
Eligibility: DC Metropolitan area youth; 18-24 years old; high school diploma or GED; meets
income requirements
www.yearup.org
Rainbows
8415 Fenton Street Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 495-0051, Fax: (301) 495-0054
Grief and loss counseling/peer support groups for ages 3-high school/ adult programs
Operates out of area schools and community-based organizations. Call for details
Eligibility: DC and Maryland Youth
Cost: Free
http://www.rainbows.org/
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)
410 7th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 546-5940 Fax: (202) 544-1306
Provides support for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth
including: support groups, drug prevention, recreational activities, health and wellness
information.
Eligibility: DC LGBTQ youth ages 13-21
Cost: Free
http://www.smyal.org/
Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) – Teen Dating Violence Program
1111 16th Street, Suite 200 NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 452-9550, Fax: (202) 452-8255
Advocacy and support for teen victims of DV, Support Groups, Money Management, Safety
planning, Referrals, Case management
Eligibility: Teen Victims of DV ages 12-22
Cost: Free
http://www.weaveincorp.org/
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