Finding Housing in DC

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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.

Connecting to Mental Health Services in DC

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Access HelpLine

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:

  • Get emergency help for you or someone you know, including help for someone who is in crisis
  • Ask for mobile crisis services, which travel to you or your loved one to give help
  • Find services near you and make an appointment
  • Get advice on what kind of mental health or substance use services might be useful for you, a loved one, or your child

Available Housing Opportunities

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At this time, our organization does not provide housing.  If you are a DC resident in need of housing, please go to the following links:

http://dhs.dc.gov/service/housing-and-shelter

 

For a list of family transitional housing programs, go to:

http://dhs.dc.gov/node/113962

 

For a list of transitional supportive housing programs, go to:

http://dhs.dc.gov/page/transitional-supportive-housing

 

For a list of single adult transitional housing programs, go to:

http://dhs.dc.gov/page/single-adults-transitional-shelterhousing

 

For a list of permanent supportive housing programs, go to:

http://dhs.dc.gov/page/permanent-supportive-housing

 

United Medical Center (UMC) Domestic Violence Intake Center

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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.