DHCS Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

District Health Care Services is an outpatient behavioral health clinic licensed Behavioral Health Core Service Agency for assigned consumers who are living with the symptoms of a Mental Illness.

If you are experiencing mental health or substance use challenges and need immediate support, contact the 24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line now:

DHCS Behavioral Health

What We Offer

Our comprehensive Behavioral Health Program supports individuals with substance use and mental health.

Individual & Group Therapy Sessions

Psychiatric Assessments & Medication Management

Mental Health Day
Program

Substance Use Disorder
(SUD) Testing

Diagnostic
Assessment

Medication/Somatic Treatment

Community Support Services & Referrals

Referrals to Our On-site Care Teams

To access these services:

Self-Refer

Visit the clinic, call DHCS at 202-894-6811, or use our contact form.

Access Help Line

Call the DC DMH 24/7 Access Help Line at 1‑888‑793‑4357.

Family Referral

Be referred by a family member or significant other.

Physician Referral

Be referred from another CSA or specialty provider

24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line

Our 24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line provides immediate support and resources to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. It serves as a critical connection to trained professionals who can assess needs, offer crisis intervention, and direct callers to appropriate care. This service ensures that help is available around the clock, promoting timely assistance and reducing barriers to mental health support.

DHCS Your Care Team

Your Care Team

Our team is your team. The trusted professionals at District Health Care Services are committed to serving the needs of DC residents – because they’re part of the community here too.

We are a team of licensed Independent Behavioral Health Workers, Community Support Specialists, Registered Nurses, Professional Nurses, Psychiatrists, and more. We work together as a multi-disciplinary unit to provide quality services to the DC community.

Insurance Information

DHCS collaborates with multiple health insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid, to serve our patients with their diverse needs. For more information on how we can assist you in accessing the care you need, please contact us.