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Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is committed to being a safe, helpful, and trustworthy resource, available to everyone who needs our services and support. Due to COVID-19, we are operating in a hybrid environment – combining in-person and remote work – and observing federal and local government public health protection guidelines. Masks are required on-site, and COVID-19 screening (questions and temperature check) is conducted upon arrival.

We want Safe Shores’ people and resources to be readily accessible to everyone who needs them. Here are the direct points of contact on our team for forensic interviews, mental health support, client advocacy, MDT matters, child abuse prevention training, fundraising, media, as well as general, non-urgent inquires.

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Child and Adolescent Protection Center (CAP-C) at Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC)

CAP-C specializes performing medical check-ups for child abuse specifically tailored to the nature of the allegation and sensitive to the child’s emotional and physical state. CAP-C accepts Medicaid and Private Insurance. Clients may be eligible to have appointment covered by the DC Crime Victims Compensation program if their insurance does not cover costs.

Who is eligible: Families with children who have or may have experienced abuse.

Address: 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20010

Phone: 202-476-4100

 

Crime Victims Compensation Program

The Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance and reimbursement to innocent victims of violent crime and their families with crime-related expenses.

Compensable expenses include, but are not limited to, funeral and burial costs, medical and mental health expenses, lost wages, loss of support, crime scene clean up, and temporary emergency shelter and relocation. Crime Victims Compensation staff conduct interviews to determine needs, process claims, and provide referrals to other victim service agencies in the District of Columbia.

Who is eligible: Victims of a crime committed in Washington, D.C. that has been reported within 30 days of the crime. See more specific eligibility here.

Address: Courts Building A, 515 5th Street NW, Suite 109, Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202-879-4216

 

DC SAFE

SAFE Advocates at Domestic Violence Intake Centers are available to help survivors of intimate partner violence or sexual assault. All SAFE services are free and confidential.

Who is eligible: Domestic Violence Survivors living in D.C.

Intake Locations: Both centers are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are providing services remotely.

Phone: Call (800) 407-5048 to be connected to remote intake center services.

 

Virginia Williams Family Resource Center

The central intake office for families in need of housing to request any form of housing support by completing a needs assessment to determine eligibility for shelter placement. Intakes usually take about 2 hours so families are encouraged to come when they can dedicate a full day to this process.

Who is eligible: Adults 24 or older with children, Youth 18-24 with children

Address: 920-A Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. 20018

Hours: Mon-Thurs (Except Holidays): 8:30am-4pm, Friday 8:30am-12pm

Phone: 202-526-0017

 

DC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC)

DCRCC is the designated State Sexual Assault Coalition for the District of Columbia providing survivor-centered advocacy through therapeutic services, training and technical assistance, community education, public policy initiatives as well as volunteer opportunities. Support includes individual and group counseling in English and Spanish, community education and outreach, training and technical assistance, public policy and legislative initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and opportunities for undergraduate and graduate internship.

Who is eligible: Adult survivors of sexual abuse/assault/violence

Address: 5321 First Place NE, Washington, DC 20011

Phone: 202-232-0789

TTY: 202-328-1371

24-hour Crisis Hotline: 202-333-7273

 

Community Connections

Core service agency in D.C. offering wrap-around services including mental health support, assessments, treatment planning, community support services, in-home or office-based counseling, psycho-educational training and support, and crisis services.

Address: 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Suite 201 Washington, D.C. 20003

Phone: (202) 546-1512

 

Mary’s Center

A bilingual core service agency with an integrated model of health care, education, and social services, Mary’s Center offers each participant individualized care on the path toward good health, stability, and economic independence.

Who is eligible: DC Residents seeking care!

Address: Multiple Locations in D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland

Appointment Line: (844) 796-2797

 

Access HelpLine (Department of Behavioral Health)

The Access HelpLine at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 is the easiest way to get connected to services provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and its certified behavioral health care providers. This 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care. The Access Helpline can activate mobile crisis teams to respond to adults and children who are experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis and are unable or unwilling to travel to receive behavioral health services.

Phone: 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357

TTY: 771

 

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington

Catholic Charities assists individuals and families in need, especially those who are most vulnerable. They believe in helping people develop the skills and strength to move from crisis or isolation to stability and growth. They focus on prevention, when possible, intervention when needed and advocacy when resources or opportunities are either inadequate or unfair. They are guided in this work by the richness of Catholic Social Teaching.

Address: Multiple locations throughout DC and various counties in MD. Click here for locations.

Email: GetHelp@CC-DC.org

 

Courtney’s House

Courtney’s House is committed to providing trauma informed services for domestic sex trafficked youth between the ages of 12 and 21.

Address: PO Box 48626 Washington, DC 20002

Phone: (202) 525-1426

 

Hillcrest Children and Family Center

Hillcrest Children and Family Center (Hillcrest Center) is a behavioral health care and social services agency that provides behavioral health treatment and prevention as well as community and family support services.

Address: 3029 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone: (202) 232-6100

 

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)

LAYC provides bilingual programs and opportunities in academics, arts and recreation, job readiness, safe housing, and health and wellness to help youth make a successful transition to young adulthood.

Address: 1419 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009

Phone: (202) 319-2225

 

Sasha Bruce Youthwork

 Presently, Sasha Bruce Youthwork is one of the largest and most experienced providers of services to youth in Washington, DC. Sasha Bruce helps young people find safe homes, achieve, and maintain good physical and mental health, create and strengthen supportive and stable families, and explore opportunities in education and careers.

Address: 741 8th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003

Phone: 202.675.9340

 

SMYAL

Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy.

Address: 410 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Phone: 202.546.5940

 

Project Create DC

Project Create is a community-based nonprofit that promotes creative youth development through multi-disciplinary arts education and enrichment.

Address: 2208 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20020

Phone: (202) 677-5931

 

Wendt Center for Loss and Healing

Since 1975, the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing has helped people in the Greater Washington area rebuild a sense of safety and hope after experiencing a loss, life-threatening illness, violence, or other trauma. Nationally recognized for our expertise in grief, trauma, and mental health, we provide an array of holistic services for children, teens, adults, families, and our local communities.

Address: 4201 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20008

Phone: 202.624.0010

 

Show Up, Stand Out

Show Up, Stand Out is a free program in Washington, D.C. from the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG). The program aims to improve school attendance by providing support to parents and families to help get their kids to school on time every day.

Address: Online Contact Only

Phone: (202) 727-1700

 

Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP)

DVRP provides free and confidential services, in over 20 Asian/Pacific Islander languages.  DVRP aim to improve the safety of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, regardless of income level, immigration status or English fluency.

Address: P.O. Box 14268 Washington, DC 20044

Tel: 202.833.2232

Hotline: 202.833.2233