DC Housing Search (dchousingsearch.org)
Dchousingsearch.org is the District of Columbia’s free affordable housing listing and search engine, where you can find everything from accessible homes to affordable rental and for-sale homes. Users can also find helpful resources such as renter’s rights information, assistance programs, and an affordability calculator.
Access HelpLine, at 1-888-7WE-HELP, is the easiest way to connect with services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls are answered by caring professionals who can answer your questions or get you or your loved one immediate help. Call Access HelpLine to:
Did you know that the United Medical Center (UMC) has a Domestic Violence Intake Center (DVIC) located in Ward Eight at 1328 Southern Ave., SE, DC 20032, Suite #311, The center handles initial filings for Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) and motions and provides counseling and social service assistance to victims. UMC processes Temporary Protection Orders (two week orders) via teleconferencing.
The DVIC provides a single access point for victims of domestic violence by conducting intake evaluations, providing counseling, safety planning, assisting victims in drafting pleadings and other documents necessary for acquisition of protective orders and free legal representation.
The Domestic Violence Intake Centers are open Monday through Friday, (except holidays) between 8 am–4 pm.
There is also a DVIC located at:
DC Superior Court
500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 4235
Washington, DC
(202) 879-0152
For more information, call 202-561-3000.
On October 1, 2013, the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) was established combining treatment and support for residents with mental and/or substance use disorders. According to the DBH website, ‘the new Department merges the former Department of Mental Health and the Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration.’ The site also notes that ‘the new Department presents a greater opportunity to coordinate care to improve the quality of life for thousands of residents.’
According to the DBH website, ‘more than 30,000 District residents are receiving treatment for mental or substance use disorders from about 60 certified community-based providers. A significant number have both mental health and substance abuse disorders at the same time. Research shows that integrated treatment leads to reduced substance use, improved psychiatric symptoms and functioning, decreased hospitalization and overall improved quality of life.’
The site notes that the address and telephone number for all services will remain the same.
For more information: http://dmh.dc.gov/release/new-department-behavioral-health