Washington DC Mental Health, also known as the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), is a government agency in Washington, DC that provides a wide range of behavioral health services and supports for adults in need. They offer individualized services and supports, including diagnostic assessments, counseling, medication management, intensive day treatment, and crisis emergency services. Their goal is to promote recovery, respect cultural and linguistic diversity, and provide choice-driven care through their Mental Health Rehabilitation Services system.
DBH also serves individuals with unique needs, such as those who are deaf or hearing impaired, limited or no English speaking, or who have co-occurring intellectual disabilities. They offer same-day urgent care at their clinic, pharmacy services for uninsured individuals, and emergency services for residents experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis. Additionally, they have an urgent care clinic for individuals referred by judges, providing behavioral health assessments, medication, and connections to community providers for ongoing care.
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