Health and Legal Services
HEALTH
So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E)
60 O Street NW
Offers healthcare services that include medical, dental and eye clinics, as well as mental health services and a comprehensive addiction treatment program.
Medical Clinic: 202-797-8806, ext. 1042
Walk-ins: Mon–Thurs
8:00-11:00 am & 1:00-3:00 pm
Walk-ins: Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Dental Clinic: 202-797-8806, ext. 1041
Walk-ins: Mon–Fri
8:00-11:00 am & 1:00-3:00 pm
Unity Health Care Clinics
202-469-4699
Provides a full range of medical services for the under and uninsured. Visit the website for the nearest location; click on “services.”
Family & Medical Counseling Service
202-889-7900
2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Provides medical services including HIV/AIDS/STD testing and support. Visit the website for operating hours.
Whitman Walker Health Services
202-745-7000
Offers a variety of medical services including HIV/AIDS/STD testing
and counseling.
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Wendt Center for Loss & Healing
202-624-0010
Provides counseling services for:
- Grief and loss
- Support groups
- Children’s services
- Crime victim services
Access Helpline for Mental Health Service Providers
888-793-4357 (24-hour hotline)
Connects you to services provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and is staffed by behavioral health professionals who can refer you to immediate help or ongoing care.
ChAMPS (Children and Adolescents Mobile Psychiatric Services)
202-481-1440 (24-hour hotline)
Emergency response service for children and teens (ages 6-18) who are having a mental health or behavioral health crisis. ChAMPS is free and comes to you.
FREE LEGAL SERVICES
Washington Legal Clinic For the Homeless
202-328-5500
1200 U Street NW
Provides comprehensive legal services at intake sites throughout D.C.
Legal Aid Society
202-628-1161
1331 H Street NW
Provides free legal assistance to individuals and families who have little or no income.
Rising for Justice
202-638-4798
901 4th Street NW, Suite 6000
Helps low-income D.C. residents with legal problems that started in the District of Columbia.
Bread For The City Legal Clinic
Provides advice and representation in the areas of housing, family and public benefits to low-income D.C. residents.
Northwest Center: 202-265-2400
1525 7th Street NW
Walk-ins: Mon–Thurs, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am-noon
Southeast Center: 202-587-0527
1640 Good Hope Road SE
Walk-ins: Mon–Thurs, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am-noon
