Resources
FREE COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
LifeLine
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress,
and prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7 support via text message
Text HOME to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Provides free counseling via phone and text
Call 1-800-950-6524 (M-F 10am-6pm, EST)
Text NAMI to 741741
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN MD AND DC
Housing Up (DC)
Provides shelter, housing, and wrap-around services for homeless and low-income families
Call (202) 291-5535
Mt. Carmel House (DC)
Provides temporary and permanent support housing for women overcoming homelessness
(202) 289-6315
https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/housinghelp/mtcarmel/
My Sister's Place Women's Center (MD)
Provides daily meals and services such as case management, education,
and job training to women and their children in need in Baltimore City.
(667) 600-3700
https://www.catholiccharities-md.org/services/my-sisters-place-womens-center/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides free 24/7 assistance via phone and online chat
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
MD Network Against Domestic Violence
Provides resources and statewide hotline
Call 1-800-MD-HELPS (M-F 9am-5pm, EST)
211 Line
Provides essential health and human services to those who need it
Simply dial 211 for 24/7 assistance
in 180 languages for help and safety