Where to Get Help
Food Resources
DC Food Finder: http://dcfoodfinder.org/ An Interactive Map of Food Resources in DC.
Emergency Food, Shelter, and Health Care Directory hotline: 202-234-0333
Martha’s Table: 202-328-6608. 2114 14ST NW, Washington DC, 20009. Mobile meals program, children and youth programs, clothing.
SOME (So Others Might Eat): 202-797-8806. 71 ‘O’ Street, NW Washington DC, 20001. Meals twice daily, clothing, showers, dental and medical clinic, alcohol and substance abuse counseling, job training services.
Miriam’s Kitchen: (202) -452-8926. 2401 Virginia Ave NW, Washington DC, 20037. Breakfast; emergency supplies; mental health, medical, and substance abuse services; housing placement.
Health Resources
Unity Health Care: (202) 715-7900. Primary health care for all ages on a sliding scale fee.
Department of Mental Health 24-Hour Access Helpline: 1 (888) 793-4357
Whitman-Walker Clinic: (202) 939-7690 (for appointments) – (202) 797-3500 (main line) 1407 S St., NW – Washington, DC 20009. Whitman-Walker Clinic provides of high quality, comprehensive, accessible health care and community services and is especially committed to ending the suffering of all those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Carl Vogel Center: 202-638-0750, 1012 Fourteenth Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005. Health care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Transgender Health Empowerment (T.H.E.): 202-636-1646. 1711 N. Capitol St, NE Washington, DC 20002. Health and well being services for the Transgender, bisexual, lesbian, and gay community, including HIV prevention services and support for those living with HIV/AIDS.
Christ House: (202) 328-1100. 1717 Columbia Road, NW Washington DC, 20009. Health care for homeless people, social services, clothing, meals
Employment Resources
Department of Employment Services: (202) 724-7000. https://www.dcnetworks.org/
Jubilee Jobs: 202-667-8970
Green Door Core Service Agency: (202) 464-9200. Green Door Core Service Agency prepares people with severe and persistent mental illness to work and live independently.
Perry School: 202-312-7140. 128 M Street, NW Washington DC, 20001. Counseling, parenting, emergency assistance, housing and day care assistance, HIV/AIDS counseling, training and job opportunities.
Jobs Have Priority (JHP): 202-393-7117. 425 2nd Street NW, Washington DC, 20001. Access to computers, internet, phones and office equipment; case management; counseling; employment and housing assistance.
Other Resources
Hypothermia hotline: 800-535-7252
Department of Human Services: (202) 671-4200. 64 New York Avenue, NE, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20002. Apply for Food Stamps and TANF.
