Assessment and Referral Center (ARC)
Address: 75 P Street NE , Washington, DC 20002
Look for the blue awning at the intersection of P Street and Florida Avenue
Phone Number: (202) 727-8473
Hours: M-F, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
For same day service, arrive before 3:30 PM
Adults can find assistance through the Assessment and Referral Center (ARC).
ARC provides:
- Same day assessment and referral
- Detoxification, medication assisted treatment, individual and group counseling, recovery activities, residential treatment
To access services:
- You must be at least 21 years old
- You must be a DC resident
- You must bring a photo ID
(PLEASE NOTE: Youth clients should not report to The ARC for treatment services. They should contact a youth treatment provider directly.)
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DBH Access Helpline
Phone Number: 1-888-793-4357
Hours: 24/7
DBH’s access line provides you with 24/7 access to:
- Behavioral health professionals
- Emergency psychiatric care
- Help with problem solving
- Help determining whether or not to seek ongoing mental health services or other types of service
- Information about what services are available
