Women's Directory 2012 - Public Defender Service

WOMEN’S RESOURCE DIRECTORY: 2012 

COMMUNITY & CONFINEMENT ACCESS GUIDE 

I am what time, circumstances, history, 

have made of me, certainly, 

but I am also, much more than that, 

so are we all. 

James Baldwin 

The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) is pleased to produce this directory for the 

D.C. Department of Corrections, Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), and Federal Bureau of Prisons 

and their contract facility staff who provide countless hours serving women from the District of Columbia. We 

are confident that this invaluable resource will assist in the reentry and return of D.C. women to their families 

and our community. We give special thanks to Donna Barnes, Office Manager for the Office of Rehabilitation 

and Development (ORD) of PDS, who created this directory from our Adult Resource Directory: 2011 

Community & Confinement Access Guide. These directories along with our Directory of Youth & Family 

Services are also available in pdf format on the PDS website: www.pdsdc.org/officerehabilitationdevelopment. 

The website version provides a search field which is intended to make navigation easier. 

Better than a phone directory, the Women’s Resource Directory: 2012 Community & Confinement Access 

Guide (Directory) lists hundreds of vital services, most of which are free and available to the indigent clients 

we serve. The Directory will familiarize you with the up-to-date “How To’s” of helping a client register for 

and obtain substance abuse and mental health services. It will also explain Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) and 

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) supervision and testing requirements. In the 

Housing chapter you can find shelters or transitional housing, locate a thrift store, and find out where a 

homeless client can pick up phone messages. Name your resource need and we’re certain you can find the 

answers on these pages. Read through this directory and keep the “Telephone Numbers (Quick Reference)” 

handy -- we are confident it will both save you hours of work and make you a more effective advocate. 

The Office of Rehabilitation and Development (ORD) offers holistic representation and a range of clientcentered 

non-legal services for indigent people arrested in D.C. and represented by appointed counsel in 

delinquency and criminal cases in Superior Court. ORD is composed of experienced, licensed masters-level 

forensic social workers and professional counselors who perform Youth Rehabilitation Act Studies and 

sentencing evaluations with individualized treatment plans and recommendations. Our Resource Coordinator, 

who updates the directories, and our Office Manager, who created this directory and coordinates our annual 

Reentry and Expungement Summit Resource Fair, completes our division. Together, we assist clients in 

accessing appropriate treatment and resources. 

We are not the worst thing we have ever done. An arrest provides an opportunity to intervene and help 

someone find a workable solution to a problem - whether it be assisting someone return to school to help her 

learn to read, connect her to an employment program, locate a vocational program, find a doctor for a serious, 

untreated medical condition, join an AA meeting or find a parenting program. This directory and guide will 

lead the way to resources in the D.C. area. If you find edits for any of our directories please contact John Bess 

at JBess@pdsdc.org 

Betsy A. Biben 

Betsy A. Biben, ACSW, LICSW 

Chief, Office or Rehabilitation and Development (ORD) 

WOMEN’S RESOURCE DIRECTORY 2012 


PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Table of Contents 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

ii. Quick Reference Telephone Numbers ........................................................................................ 5 

I. SPECIALTY COURTS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION ................................................ 8 

A. DC Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) ..................................................................................... 8 

B. DC Specialty Courts .............................................................................................................. 9 

C. Community Supervision Services ....................................................................................... 11 

II. SENTENCING ......................................................................................................................... 14 

A. Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Arrest .................................................................... 14 

B. Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) ........................................................................................ 15 

C. Children Charged as Adults (Title 16, DC Code) ............................................................... 15 

D. Independent Sentencing Assistance .................................................................................... 16 

III. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT .................................................................................. 18 

A. Accessing Substance Abuse Treatment Services ................................................................ 18 

B. Free and Fee Treatment Services ........................................................................................ 22 

C. Popular Alcoholic Anonymous/Narcotic Anonymous Group Meetings ............................ 23 

D. Traffic Alcohol Programs (TA) .......................................................................................... 32 

IV. EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING ........................................................... 34 

A. DC Department of Employment Services ........................................................................... 34 

B. Independent Employment and Training .............................................................................. 40 

V. EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................... 52 

A. General Educational Development (GED) ......................................................................... 52 

B. Adult Basic Education, Literacy, English as Second Language (ESL) .............................. 55 

C. College Admission, Financial Aid ...................................................................................... 56 

D. Special Education ................................................................................................................ 60 

VI. HALFWAY HOUSES, SHELTERS, HOUSING .................................................................. 61 

A. Halfway Houses (Residential Reentry Center) ................................................................... 61 

B. Shelters ................................................................................................................................ 61 

C. Transitional Housing & Single Room Occupancy .............................................................. 65 

D. Public and Subsidized Housing Programs .......................................................................... 71 





E. Community Housing for Convicted Sex Offenders ............................................................ 72 

F. Day Programs/Drop-in Centers ........................................................................................... 73 

G. Emergency Food/Soup Kitchens/Thrift Stores ................................................................... 76 

VII. SENTENCED: What to Expect after the Judge Imposes Sentence ...................................... 89 

A. Community Supervision: Unsupervised Probation Parole and Supervised Release .......... 89 

B. Incarceration: (Jail/Prison/Weekends) ................................................................................ 89 

C. Classification and Designation to a Jail/Prison Facility ...................................................... 90 

D. Specialized Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Facilities ................................................................. 91 

VIII. CONFINEMENT ................................................................................................................. 92 

A. Department of Corrections Inmate Programs & Services at DC Jail (CDF) and CTF: ...... 92 

B. Social Visitation at Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) (Women & Adult Inmates): .. 93 

C. Personal Property ................................................................................................................ 94 

D. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) ....................................................................................... 94 

E. Transportation to Visit a Detained Person at Hazelton FCI & Danbury FCI ...................... 96 

F. Inmate Financial Accounts, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) ........................................... 96 

G. Inmate Mail ......................................................................................................................... 96 

IX. RELEASE: Preparing for Release from Prison or Jail ........................................................... 97 

A. Pre-Release ......................................................................................................................... 97 

B. Post-Release ........................................................................................................................ 97 

X. REENTRY ............................................................................................................................... 99 

A. Identification ....................................................................................................................... 99 

B. Mentoring .......................................................................................................................... 101 

C. Medical Care ..................................................................................................................... 103 

D. Housing (Overnight Shelters) ........................................................................................... 109 

XI. MENTAL HEALTH ............................................................................................................. 111 

A. DC Department of Mental Health (DMH)........................................................................ 111 

B. Other Programs ................................................................................................................. 114 

C. Support/Self-Help Groups ................................................................................................. 126 

D. Intellectual and Physical Disabilities ................................................................................ 126 

E. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Services ............................................................. 129 

F. Treatment For Persons with Sexual Disorders and Behaviors .......................................... 132 

XII. MEDICAL CARE ............................................................................................................... 135


XIII. HIV/AIDS .......................................................................................................................... 142 

XIV. MATERIAL ASSISTANCE/MULTI-SERVICE .............................................................. 150 

A. Economic Security Administration (DC Dept. of Human Services) ................................ 150 

B. Community Collaboratives ............................................................................................... 153 

C. Notary Services ................................................................................................................. 161 

D. Credit Rating ..................................................................................................................... 162 

XV. PARENTING ...................................................................................................................... 163 

XVI. VETERAN SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 170 

XVII. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE ...................................... 172 

XVIII. LEGAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................. 175 

XIX. IMMIGRATION ................................................................................................................ 185 

A. Human Trafficking ............................................................................................................ 188 

XX. MULTI-ETHNIC SERVICES ............................................................................................ 190 

XXI. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SERVICES ............................. 195 

XXII. PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY SERVICES ................................................................... 199 

A. Substance Abuse Treatment .............................................................................................. 199 

B. Employment and Vocational Training .............................................................................. 200 

C. Shelters and Transitional Housing .................................................................................... 201 

D. Mental Health .................................................................................................................... 202 

E. Medical Care ..................................................................................................................... 203 

F. Material Assistance Multi-Service .................................................................................... 203 

G. Parenting ........................................................................................................................... 208 

H. Legal Assistance ............................................................................................................... 209 

ALPHABETICAL INDEX ......................................................................................................... 210 




Quick Reference Telephone Numbers 


ACCESS Help Line (DMH) ...... 671-3070 

Academy of Hope ...................... 269-6625 

APRA 

Central Intake (N St NE).....…727-9563 

Superior Ct Satellite…………879-1972 

Alexandria Detention Ctr. (703).838-4017 

American Civil Liberties Union 

National Capital Area………. 457-0800 

American University 

College of Law (Clinic)….…..274-4140 

Anne Arundel County MD 

Jail……………………. (410) 222-7373 

Public Defender……….(410) 974-2201 

Arlington County VA 

Jail…………………….(703) 228-7286 

Attorney General (DC) 

Juvenile .................................. 727-4868 

Family .................................... 727-3839 

AYUDA ..................................... 387-4848 

Sterling, VA Ofc………(703)444-7009 

Bread for the City 

7 th Street, NW ........................ 332-0440 

Good Hope Road, SE ............ 610-3880 

Catholic Charities 

Immigration Services ............. 772-4348 

Legal Network ....................... 772-4409 

Catholic Univ. Law School ........ 319-5140 

CCA (CTF) (DC) ....................... 547-7822 

Shift Supervisor ..................... 528-5199 

Warden’s Fax ......................... 698-3301 

Warden’s Secretary ................ 547-7822 

Ext 72209 

CCA (Torrance)……….…(505) 384-2711 

Central American Resource 

Center (CARECAN)………...328-9799 

Charles Co. MD Jail……..(301) 932-3100 

Child & Family Services Administration 

(CFSA) ...................................... 442-6000 

Children’s Hospital ................... 476-5000 

Children’s Law Center …. …… 467-4900 

CPEP .......................................... 673-9319 

Community Family Life Serv….347-0511 

Consortium For Child Welfare...547-1589 

Court Services and Offender 

Supervision Agency CSOSA . 220-5300 

Who is assigned my PSI? ....... 585-7525 

Who is my CSO? ................... 585-7377 

Court Social Services (Juv. Probation) 

…………………………………508-1800 

Central Intervention Team 

(CIT) ..................................... 442-1973 

(PSI) ..................................... 442-1431 

(Supervision) ........................ 585-7751 

Counsel For Child Abuse 

And Neglect (CCAN) ........... 879-1406 

Covenant House ......................... 610-9602 

Crisis Response System…(301) 927-4500 

CURE......................................... 789-2126 

Department of Corrections (DOC) 

General Counsel (Grimke) .... 671-2042 

DC Jail (Main) ...................... 698-4888 

Medical Records ................... 698-0443 

Mental Health ....................... 698-0415 

Unity Health Care ................. 698-0400 

Records ................................. 673-8257 

Religious Services ................ 698-5991 

Shift Commander .................. 698-4932 

Staff Entrance ....................... 673-8148 

Visitors.................................. 673-8153 

Warden’s Office. .................. 673-8202 

Warden’s Fax ........................ 698-4877 

Halfway Houses/RSC ................ 671-2815 

EEFC ................................... 232-1932 

Extended House ................... 396-2272 

Fairview ............................... 396-8982 

Gen Frederick Davidson House 

........................................... 265-4425 

Hope Village ........................ 678-1077 

Mickey Leland House .......... 588-1375 

Department of Human Services 

Emergency Assistance .......... 724-8719 

Income Maintenance ............. 724-5506 

Medicaid ............................... 442-9074 

D.C. Jail ..................................... 698-4888 

D.C. Jail Advocacy Project ........ 527-7033 

D.C. Government Information ... 727-1000 

D.C. Hotline (Any Crisis) ......... 223-2255 

D.C. Law Students in Court ....... 638-4798 

D.C. Superior Court 

Conflicts................................. 879-1674 

Court Reporters ...................... 879-1009 

Criminal Clerk ....................... 879-1379 

DV Clerks .............................. 879-0157 

Special Proceedings ............... 879-1502 

Tape Superior ........................ 879-1757 



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Warrant .................................. 879-1380 

Language Interpreter .............. 879-4828 

Department Of Employment Service 

Naylor Road One-Stop ........ 645-3535 

Superior Court ..................... 879-0456 

Department of Mental Health… 673-7440 

Court Liaison ...................... 879-1732 

CPEP ................................... 673-9319 

Jail Linkage Plus ................. 698-0416 

Pre-Trial/Assessment (St. Es) 

................................................... 299-5990 

Prison Reentry Liaison ........ 698-5667 

Dept. Disability Services ........... 730-1700 

Domestic Violence Hotline ........ 347-2777 

................................................... 529-5991 

Domestic Violence (Intake) ....... 879-1070 

DSO (PDS) ................................ 824-2830 

Fairfax Co. VA Jail ……(703) 246-2100 

Federal Bureau of Prisons ......... 307-3250 

Inmate Locator.....................307-3126 

Mid-Atlantic Office..(301) 317-3100 

Southeast Regional...(678) 686-1200 

Federal Correctional Institutions 

FPC Alderson………(304) 445-3300 

FCI Allenwood……..(570) 547-1990 

Annapolis Junction...(301) 317-3142 

FCI Bennettsville…..(843) 454-8200 

USP Big Sandy……...606) 433-2400 

FCI Butner………….(919) 575-4541 

FCI Beckley………..(304) 252-9758 

FCI Coleman………..(352) 689-5000 

FCI Danbury………..(203) 743-6471 

FCI Cumberland……(301) 784-1000 

FCI Edgefield……….(803) 637-1500 

FCI Estrill…………...(803) 625-4607 

FCI Fort Dix………...(609) 723-1100 

FCI Hazleton(Wn)….(304) 379-5000 

FCI Jesup…………....(912) 427-0870 

USP Lee.......................(276) 546-0150 

USP McCreary……....(606) 354-7000 

FCI Petersburg............(804) 504-7200 

FDC Philadelphia…...(215) 521-4000 

FCI Ray Brook……....(518) 879-4000 

FCI Schuylkill…...…..(570) 544-7100 

FMC Lexington……...(859) 255-6812 

FCI Williamsburg…....(843) 387-9400 

Federal Public Defender 

Alexandria, VA………(703) 600-0800 

Baltimore, MD……….(410) 962-3962 

Boston………………..(617) 223-8061 

DC………………………….208-7500 

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Greenbelt, MD……….(301) 344-0600 

Raleigh, NC………….(919) 856-4477 

Forensic Services Administration 

Main Office………………....299-5970 

F.U.S/E………………………….527-7033 

Georgetown Law Center 

Criminal Justice Clinic……...662-9575 

Juvenile Justice Clinic………662-9590 

Georgetown University 

Domestic Relations Project…393-6290 

Family Opportunity Clinic….662-9535 

George Washington University 

Community Legal Clinic…….994-7463 

Greenville Correctional Ctr… 

…………………………....(434) 535-7000 

Howard University 

Criminal Justice Clinic….…..806-8082 

Judge David L Bazelon 

Center Mental Health Law…467-5730 

Law Students in Court………….638-4798 

Lawyers Committee 

For Human Rights………….547-5692 

Legal Aid Society ……………...628-1161 

Legal Assistance Branch 

DC Superior Court…………879-2833 

Marshall Service (DC Sup. Ct) .. 616-8600 

Medicaid .................................... 442-5988 

Medical Examiner’s Office........ 698-9000 

Metropolitan Police Department 

Court Liaison ....................... 727-4667 

Criminal Records ................. 727-4245 

Property Division ................. 645-0133 

1 st District Hdq ..................... 698-0555 

1 st District Substation ........... 698-0068 

2 nd District ............................ 715-7300 

3 rd District ............................ 673-6815 

3 rd District Substation .......... 576-8222 

4 th District ............................ 715-7400 

4 th District Substation .......... 576-3404 

5 th District ............................ 698-0150 

6 th District ............................ 698-0880 

6 th District Substation .......... 698-2088 

7 th District ........................... 698-1500 

Montgomery County MD 

Montgomery County Detention Ctr 

Clarksburg……… ..…(240) 773-9700 

Seven Locks Rd……...(240) 777-9960 

Jail …………………..(240) 777-9960 

Public Defender……. (240) 773-9601 

Moshannon Valley……… (814) 768-1200 

NAACP Legal Defense Fund .... 682-1300 





National Legal Aid and Defender 

Association (NLADA) ............... 452-0620 

Neighborhood Legal Services .... 682-2700 

New Beginnings ......................... 299-3190 

Juvenile Services Program (JSP/PDS) 

New Beginnings ................... 299-3132 

Youth Services Center……..576-8386 

Our Place, DC……………….…548-2400 

Pretrial Service Agency (PSA) .. 220-5500 

General Supervision ............. 585-7955 

Drug Testing ........................ 585-7060 

High Intensity Sup. Prog…...220-5530 

New Directions…….………220-5580 

Options….…………………585-7200 

PG Co. MD - Public Defender 

Upper Marlboro……(301) 952-2100 

Hyattsville………….(301) 699-2760 

Jail …………………(301) 952-4800 

Psychiatric Institute of Washington 

………….885-5600 

Public Defender Service (DC) 628-1200 

Comm Defender Div ......... 824-2801 

Defender Services Ofc….. 824-2830 

Mental Health Division … 824-2860 

ORD……………………...824-2349 

Parole Division…………..824-2812 

Rivers Correctional Inst (252) 358-5200 

Social Security Admin … 1-800 772-1213 

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital .............. 299-5000 

SAMSHA Substance Abuse Facility 

Locator ……………..(800) 662-HELP 

Superior Court (DC) 

General Information............. 879-1010 

Cellblock .............................. 616-8575 

Criminal Information ........... 879-1373 

Finance Office ..................... 879-1840 

Landlord & Tenant .............. 879-4879 

Social Services (Probation) .. 508-1800 

Urgent Care Clinic (PIW) .......... 879-1620 

United States Attorneys Office 

General Information............ 252-7566 

Domestic Violence……… .514-0496 

Felony …………………….252-6929 

Grand Jury… ……………..252-6929 

Homicide… ………………252-7207 

Misd Sex Offenses….….....252-7035 

Papering….…….………….616-5489 

Victim Assistance ............... 514-7131 

Violent Crimes..………….. 252-7693 

Witness Room ..................... 616-5511 

US District Court……………... 354-3000 

Criminal Division .............. 354-3060 

Probation ............................ 565-1300 

US Parole Commission..……… 346-7000 

Veterans Admin Rehab .............. 745-8000 

Virginia Williams Center ........... 526-0017 

Visitors’ Services Center ........... 544-2131 

Whitman-Walker Clinic............. 797-3500 




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Specialty Courts and Community Supervision 

I. SPECIALTY COURTS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION 

A. DC Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) 

633 Indiana Avenue, NW 20004 

(202) 220-5500, Fax (202) 220-5655, Clifford T. Keenan, Director 

Prepares PSA Report for release considerations and supervises/monitors release conditions of 

arrested DC and US code arrestees pending disposition. The conditions are incentive focused 

and sanction based. Increased inducements will occur if the arrestee does not comply with the 

initial set of conditions. All arrestees are required to submit a urine sample to PSA. Arrestees 

are tested for Opiates, PCP, Cocaine, Marijuana and Amphetamines, if indicated. 

Drug Testing and Compliance Unit: DC Superior Court, C-220 

(202) 585-7050 (Juvenile), (202) 585-7060 (Adults), Carolyn Bowen, Manager 

Analyzes and processes urine samples. 

Available PSA Monitored Release Options: 

Drug Court 633 Indiana Ave, NW #920 

(202) 220-5505, (202) 220-5538, Paul Cummings, Supervisor 

Associate Judge Frederick Weisberg, Presiding Judge (2011/12) 

(Voluntary participation) Intensive substance abuse treatment and supervision. Successful 

completion can lead to “nolle prosequi” of the charges for misdemeanor offenses; other offenses 

receive favorable treatment at sentencing. Eligibility: non-violent (some violent offenses 

allowed at the discretion of the USAO and Drug Court judge), drug-involved, charged with 

selected misdemeanor or felony. PSA assessment indicating need for treatment, positive drug 

test at lock-up, initial appearance, or spot test; drug treatment within prior 12 months, or 3 

positive tests within 12 months, no serious medical or psychiatric conditions. Requirements: 

participation in treatment as directed by PSA, urine testing as directed by PSA, regular contact 

with case manager. 

New Directions 633 Indiana Ave, NW #920 

(202) 220-5570, (202) 220-5751, Antonio Green, Supervisor 

Intensive substance abuse treatment, supervision and case management. Requirements: 

Participation in treatment as directed by PSA, urine testing as directed by PSA, regular contact 

with case manager. Eligibility: PSA assessment indicating need for treatment; positive drug test 

at lock-up, initial appearance, or after spot test; drug treatment within prior 12 months, or 3 

positive tests within 12 months, no serious medical or psychiatric conditions. 

General Supervision 601 Indiana Ave, NW #200 

(202) 585-7955, Eric Holder, Director 

Monitors release conditions imposed by the Court. Supervision requires drug testing, regular 

reporting, verification of home address and employment. Supervision conditions vary dependent 

on several evaluative factors, i.e. criminal history, drug usage history, risk to return to Court for 

next hearing. Release conditions range from mere verification of address or employment to 

regular in-person reporting, drug testing and stay away orders. 

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High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) 633 Indiana Avenue, NW #1020 

(202) 220-5530, Kori Spriggs, Tracey Carson, Supervisors 

Intensive supervision of DC Code arrestees. Supervision may require electronic monitoring 

(EM) or Global Positioning System (GPS). EM monitors curfew; 1x week drug testing; 1x week 

in person reporting; 24-hour home confinement (except pre-arranged approved movements. i.e. 

work, school, doctor appts). Considers persons charged with violent misdemeanors and felonies 

(based on PSA risk assessment). GPS is primarily used to monitor stay away conditions of 

release. Used for the supervision of defendants charged with domestic violence, sex offenses, 

violation of a CPO, stalking or contempt. 

Specialized Supervision (Mental Health) Unit 601 Indiana Avenue, 9 th Floor 

(202) 442-1920 Glenda Flowers, John Lucas, Supervisors 

Arrestees with chronic and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse and 

mental disorders. Supervision provides case management, connection to mental health and drug 

treatment providers, and drug testing as necessary. 

Options Program is available to SSU clients who are determined to need immediate access to 

mental health services, increased case management, and/or transitional housing. Connects 

arrestees with mental health and other social services, i.e. emergency housing, day programs, 

employment. Focuses on homeless and/or persons who have a history of noncompliance. 

Contact Community Connections, Suzanne Bechard, Director of Intake (202) 608- 

4743, email: sbechard@ccdc1.org 

Work-Release 

Individuals ordered by the Court to a Department of Corrections (DOC) halfway house 

placement are monitored and/or supervised by PSA and DOC staff in conjunction with the 

relevant pretrial conditions of release. Those placed in a halfway house are also subjected to drug 

testing condition with PSA. PSA with DOC reviews compliance with release conditions. When 

an individual is in compliance with PSA and DOC requirements for 30 consecutive days, PSA 

will make a recommendation to the Court for less restrictive conditions, such as placement in 

HISP. 

B. DC Specialty Courts 

500 Indiana Avenue, NW 20001 (H. Carl Moultrie I, Courthouse, DC Superior Court) 

Specialty courts or problem-solving courts focus on non-violent felony cases and/or 

misdemeanor cases and seek to hold arrestees accountable while addressing factors that may be 

underlining or causing arrestees’ criminal behavior. Participants may be required to drug test, 

complete community service hours and follow through with job and service recommendations; 

participants may be referred to social service programs. Completion of diversion options may 

lead to a dismissal of the misdemeanor case and a felony charge being reduced to a specified 

misdemeanor charge and a probation sentence. In the “Police Districts” Community Courts, 

Drug Court, and Mental Health Community Court the decision to divert case rests within the 

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DC Community Court (DCCC)–Magistrate Judge Richard Ringell 

(202) 879-1950, Michael Francis, Community Court Coordinator 

DC misdemeanors (e.g. possession of an open container of alcohol, panhandling, disorderly 

conduct, drinking in public) and criminal traffic violations (e.g. DWI, OWI, DUI, no permit, 

unregistered vehicle, operating after suspension, reckless driving). Arrestees detained in DCSC 

cell block pending initial arraignment hearing may be screened/interviewed to identify regarding 

social services needs. Arrestees in DCCC may be referred to services including drug/alcohol 

programs, mental health services, GED and job readiness classes, workforce development 

programs, and healthcare services. Also, arrestees may be required to do community service at 

one of the 45 community service sites in DC. Arrestees with driving impaired charges are under 

supervision of PSA. Arrestees with certain criminal traffic violations (e.g. no permit) may be 

given the opportunity to get a driving permit and have case dismissed if permit is obtained. 

The DC Superior Court Criminal Division reconfigured its “regular” U.S. misdemeanor courts to 

a community court based model centered on the MPD police districts. Since January 3, 

2012, DC Superior Court judges hear matters where the arrests occurred in a specific police 

district: First District Community Court (Judge McKenna), Second District/Fourth District 

Community Court (Senior Judges), Third District Community Court (Judge Demeo), Fifth 

District Community Court (Judge Williams), Sixth District Community Court (Judge McCabe), 

and Seventh District Community Court (Judge Cushenberry). The six (6) community courts are 

located in the Carl Moultrie I, Courthouse. The community courts handle U.S. misdemeanors 

prosecuted by the USAO that do not involve domestic violence, drug possession, unlawful entry, 

second degree theft, sexual solicitation, simple assault, assaulting a police officer, and illegal 

dumping. 

Drug Court (Superior Court Drug Intervention Program)-Courtroom 202 

Associate Judge Frederick H. Weisberg, Presiding 

(202) 220-5505, (202) 220-5538, Paul Cummings, Pretrial Services Agency Supervisor 

(Voluntary participation) Close supervision and comprehensive substance abuse treatment 

(outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential). Successful completion can lead to “nolle 

prosequi” of misdemeanor charges; other charges (including some felonies) receive favorable 

treatment at sentencing. 

Eligibility: non-violent or victim-involved misdemeanor or felony charges (some violent charges 

allowed at the discretion of the USAO and Drug Court judge). PSA assessment indicating need 

for treatment and positive drug test at lock-up, initial appearance, or spot test, drug treatment 

within prior 12 months, or 3 positive tests within 12 months; no serious medical or psychiatric 

conditions; no prior conviction of a violent or victim-involved offense for which the client was 

serving a sentence or under community supervision in the last 5 years. Requirements: 

participation in treatment as directed by PSA, regular judicial status and sanction hearings, urine 

testing as directed by PSA, regular contact with case manager. 

Mental Health Community Court (MHCC) - Courtroom 211 

(202) 879-1464, Associate Ann O’Regan Keary, Presiding 

Eligibility: (Voluntary participation) diagnosed mental illness and may also have co-occurring 

substance abuse disorder, supervised under DC Pretrial Services Agency’s Specialized 

Supervision Unit, USAO approval for case certification to MHCC, must be connected to mental 

health treatment and in some cases produce three consecutive negative drug test results. 

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Connecting arrestees diagnosed with a mental illness, including those with a co-occurring 

substance abuse disorder, with appropriate treatment services. Requirements: must be 

competent, not incarcerated but can be placed in a halfway house, no pending DV, violent felony 

or gun charge, not on probation, parole or supervised release relating to a violent felony or gun 

charge conviction. If compliance with treatment services is maintained, as well as the other 

conditions set by the Court, the criminal charges may be dismissed or reduced. 

C. Community Supervision Services 

The Community Supervision Services (CSS) Division of Court Services & Offender Supervision 

Agency (CSOSA) is responsible for the management and supervision of probationers, parolees 

and supervised releases in the District of Columbia. CSS receives cases from the DC Superior 

Court (DCSC) for those under probation; from the United States Parole Commission (USPC) 

under parole or supervised release; or through the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender 

Supervision (ICAOS). CSOSA staff is trained to employ cognitive-behavioral and motivational 

interviewing techniques along with a system of graduated sanctions and incentives to secure 

compliance with their supervision conditions. 

CSOSA utilizes an information database system, SMART, that employs an automated risk and 

needs assessment tool that determines the level of supervision and frequency of contacts with the 

supervision officer. Based on the assessment, one of four levels of supervision is assigned: 

Intensive, Maximum, Medium and Minimum (see table next page.) The drug testing schedule is 

based on the supervision level and history of drug testing. CSS further utilizes an in-house 

computerized supervision planning instrument, AUTO Screener, that analyzes information 

(educational level, employment history, community support and networking, housing stability, 

victimization, prior supervision failures, physical health, leisure time, substance abuse history 

and drug testing, mental health history, criminal history and motivation and attitude) and 

recommends a prescriptive supervision plan (PSP). Individuals with past violent behaviors 

and/or high levels of drug use, are likely placed under a higher level of supervision, as indicated 

through AUTO Screener. 

Community visits are conducted by the Community Supervision Officer (CSO) and periodically 

with law enforcement personnel. CSOSA uses incentives and sanctions to encourage compliance 

with conditions of release. A variety of sanctions are used to address non-compliant behavior, to 

include daily reporting, community service, electronic monitoring, jail sanctions, Halfway Back, 

and the Re-entry Sanctions Center (RSC). Understanding that relapse is part of recovery a 

relapse prevention plan is developed as part of the individual’s treatment process. Individuals can 

be referred to prevention programs, including community self-help groups, such as Narcotics 

Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). If relapse occurs the CSOSA agent may 

refer client for a substance abuse evaluation and receive more treatment. 




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CSOSA Community Supervision Levels 

Supervision Level Reports to CSO Urine Monitoring 

Intensive 2x per week 2x per week for 16 consecutive 

negative tests 

Maximum 1x per week 1x per week for 12 consecutive 

negative tests 

Medium 2x per month 1x per month 

Minimum 

1x per month 

Kiosk reporting option 

Random spot tests 

CSO can increase the level of supervision without the Court’s consent. Electronic monitoring 

and/or placement in a halfway back program are last resort sanctioning tools before jail. See The 

Fairview (women) below: 

Supervision 

Level 

Electronic 

Monitoring 

(GPS) 

Report to CSO Urine 

Monitoring 

24 hour CSO’s 

Real Time discretion 

Surveillance 

Sanctions/Punishment/Incentives 

CSO heightened monitoring and 

sanctioning tool 

Halfway Back 

(see below) 

24-hour 

quarantine 1 st 

15 days. 

Program staff’s 

discretion 

Last sanctioning tool before 

incarceration. Program focuses on 

substance abuse relapse issues 

The Fairview (Reynolds and Associates, Inc)-1430 G Street, NE 20002 

(202) 396-8982, Fax (202) 306-9595, Terra Harris, Program Director 

(Women) half way back court sanctioned, residential program. Alternative to 

incarceration placement at sentencing or revocation. Intensive community monitoring; 

individual and group counseling; drug treatment; drug testing; employment counseling. 

Placement through Court, PSA, CSOSA or USPC or Court. 

CSS is organized into nine branches, each of which serves specialized functions and 

populations: 

Branch III: Mental Health Supervision, General Supervision (Women) 

Women’s Community Supervision Unit (CSOSA): 25 K Street, NE 20002 

Lorenzo Harris, Branch Chief, Shannon Thompson, Supervisor 

(202) 585-7457, (202) 442-1314, (2020 442-1294 

Specialized teams for women. Mental health supervision, assessment and treatment services. 

Manages Day Reporting Center (DRC) for women. 

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Women under CSOSA “general or mental health” supervision are supervised by a specialized 

unit (Women’s Program) located at 25 K Street, NE. Women with sex offender or domestic 

violence convictions are supervised by the respective supervision units. The Women’s Program 

offers specialized women focused education in: Coping with Trauma; Self-esteem; Think for 

Yourself; Women in Control; Parenting. Women at minimum supervision level (report every 2 

months) may use the CSOSA Kiosk Reporting System (KRS) where supervisees check-in 

utilizing an ATM type machine (located at various sites throughout the city). The Women’s 

Program does not offer child care. Late reporting hours are available until 7pm. The Women’s 

Program unit is accessible via Metrorail (Union Station/Red & Green Line); Metrobus routes; 80, 

D8 and X2; meter parking is available but scarce. 




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Sentencing 

II. SENTENCING 

A. Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Arrest 

The collateral consequence of a criminal arrest may overshadow the direct penal sentence 

related to the case. There are numerous circumstances when an individual’s criminal 

involvement will have a negative impact on that individual’s and on his family’s ability to 

access certain privileges and services. 

In the District of Columbia a person’s adult criminal involvement remains on his record 

forever, unless a special provision allows the incident to be set-aside, expunged, or pardoned 

by the President of the United States. If permission is granted to set-aside, expunge or 

pardon a criminal record, the conviction will thereafter only be available for use by law 

enforcement purposes. Below are just a few ways criminal involvement as an adult 18 yrs + 

can create a negative impact for the individual and perhaps his family: 

1. Civil Forfeiture: Property used in the commission of a crime relating to a controlled 

substance, prostitution, or gambling may be subject to civil forfeiture. It may not matter 

whether the property is owned by a third-party not involved in the criminal act. 

2. Housing: Persons arrested for a crime that took place on public housing property will 

likely lose their eligibility to receive public housing benefits. If the lease holder was not 

arrested for the crime but was aware that criminal activity was occurring on the 

premises, the lease holder will lose eligibility to receive public housing benefits. 

3. Employment: Certain professions require the employee to possess special licensures, 

certifications or registrations. A person is not eligible for special licensing if having 

been convicted of an offense “which bears directly on the fitness of the person to be 

licensed” (i.e. a person convicted of theft is not eligible to receive a license for a 

position of trust in a bank, securities agent or notary public). 

4. Immigration: Non-citizens with either two (2) misdemeanor convictions or one (1) 

felony conviction can be deported. 

5. DNA Testing: Individual arrested for a felony that involved contact with another person 

or with property is required to submit a DNA sample. The sample is held by law 

enforcement “perpetually” and can be used in the investigation of past and future 

crimes. 

6. Firearm Possession: No person convicted of a felony shall own or keep a firearm in DC. 

7. Sex Offenses: Persons convicted of inappropriate sexual behavior may be required to 

enlist on the sex offender registry of the jurisdiction where they reside. Sentenced sex 

offenders with mental illness or those who have developed a mental illness while 

incarcerated may be confined indefinitely after completing the sentence for the 

underlining offense. With the passage of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and 

Safety Act of 2006, the Bureau of Prisons has the authority to seek the civil 

commitment of any “sexually dangerous person” in BOP custody. This authority allows 

BOP to indefinitely hold someone in custody even after the completion of his sentence. 

A person facing civil commitment is entitled to a hearing before a judge. In order to 

civilly commit someone, BOP must prove that the person engaged or attempted to 

engage in sexually violent conduct or an act of child molestation. In addition, BOP 

must establish that the person suffers from a serious mental illness, abnormality, or 

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disorder which would cause him to have serious difficulty in refraining from sexually 

violent conduct or child molestation if released. BOP may rely on any available records 

to establish sexual dangerousness, including court records, any admissions made during 

treatment or other mental health records. 

B. Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) 

A sentence under the DC Youth Rehabilitation Act is an option for youth who plead 

guilty or for whom the jury returns a guilty verdict prior to their 22nd birthday. The 

benefit of a sentence under the Youth Rehabilitation Act is that if the client favorably 

completes his sentence, whether a term of incarceration or probation, prior to its 

expiration, the conviction may be “set aside” thereby precluding it from being publicly 

accessible, i.e. to employers, landlords, colleges. The conviction is available to law 

enforcement personnel and to the Court. Under the Youth Rehabilitation Act, the 

sentencing judge may place the client on probation or order any period of incarceration 

allowed by law. To receive a YRA sentence, the Court must determine that the youth 

will benefit from rehabilitation. 

All offenses except murder and convictions for a second crime of violence while armed 

are YRA eligible. The Court may impose a YRA sentence from information received at 

the time of conviction, or if additional information is needed, may "commit" the youth 

for observation and Study (only prepared at the CTF) or refer to outside "agency" (most 

often at Public Defender Service Office of Rehabilitation and Development 

(ORD)). Youth Rehabilitation Act Studies (YRAS) by the Department of 

Corrections will be completed only if the client is confined at CTF. Youth 

Rehabilitation Act Study by ORD can be prepared when a judge places the client in the 

community, a halfway house, CDF/CTF. A CJA case is eligible for an ORD-conducted 

Youth Rehabilitation Act Study, provided the case does not conflict with a PDS interest. 

The Court must pay for a contract mental health expert (e.g. PhD, M.D.) to complete the 

recommended psychological and/or psychiatric evaluation and any other evaluations 

deemed necessary. The CJA attorney is responsible for ensuring the final payment 

through the Court. If in a single case there are co-defendants, one represented by PDS 

and the other(s) by non-PDS attorneys, and each co-defendant needs a Youth Act 

Study, the Chief of ORD will refer the CJA attorney to private practitioners who may be 

hired by the Court to produce a YRA Study. For more information on YRAS at the CTF 

contact Unit Manager, Brandi Tutwiler (202) 547-7822 x 72326 and for ORD YRAS 

contact Betsy Biben, Chief, ORD (202) 824-2328. 

Note: YRAS is the property of the Sentencing Court. YRAS findings are submitted 

directly to the Court as an independent sentencing aide. ORD’s role in preparing a 

YRAS is independent, separate from its general role as a member of the defense 

team. 

C. Children Charged as Adults (Title 16, DC Code) 

In DC, youth can be prosecuted as an adult in three ways: 

1. U.S. Attorney’s Office charges a 16 or 17 year old with one or more crimes enumerated 

under DC Code § 16-2301 (murder, first degree sexual assault, armed robbery, etc.) 




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2. Office of the Attorney General files a motion to move the case from the Family Court to 

the Adult Criminal Court. The Family Court judge holds a hearing to determine the 

youth’s rehabilitative prospects and the public’s interest to transfer. Youth must be at 

least 15 years old and charged with committing an offense that would be an adult level 

felony. 

3. Youth 16 or 17 commits a moving traffic offense. Detained youth (male and female) 

charged as adults are held in a segregated unit at the Correctional Treatment Facility 

(CTF), 1901 D Street, SE. After the youth is sentenced (as an adult, to confinement) the 

youth remains at CTF “juvenile unit” until his 18 th birthday. Thereafter, the confinement 

of the 18 year old is assumed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Children convicted as 

adults are not automatically emancipated. Although convicted as an adult, the youth 

may still be entitled to certain educational, medical and social service benefits. If the 

youth was involved in the juvenile, special education and/or neglect systems prior to 

being convicted as an adult, rehabilitative services through those systems should be 

explored as a sentencing alternative. 

D. Independent Sentencing Assistance 

Bowman-Rivas Consulting, LLC 

8775 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, MD 21045 

(410) 608-6344, Fax (866) 384-9779, email: bowman_rivas@earthlink.net 

Rebecca Bowman-Rivas, Mario R. Rivas, Co-Owners 

Forensic social work, capital and non-capital mitigation and investigation, bio-psycho-social 

assessment; release/re-entry discharge planning; expert testimony. 

Specialty Areas & Populations: forensically committed defendants (Incompetent to Stand 

Trial/Not Criminally Responsible); chronic mental illness; multiply-diagnosed (including 

Mental Illness/Substance Abuse); sex offenders; homelessness; HIV+ ; domestic violence; 

youth; wrongfully-convicted; veterans; crisis intervention; special education. Fee for service; 

accepts court appointments. Spanish 

David C. Heebner, LLC - 4143 Robert Paris Court, Chantilly, VA 20151 

(703) 815-1199, Fax (703) 815-2089 

Assessment and evaluation services; court testimony of sex and substance abuse cases; 

alternative sentencing reports for persons with sex offending behavior. Intensive outpatient. 

Individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, psycho- educational and life skills 

treatment. Use of polygraph and Abel Assessment as needed. Individual ($95 per session) 

and group ($80). Non-participating insurance providers. 

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Public Defender Service for DC (Office of Rehabilitation and Development 

633 Indiana Avenue, NW 20004 (Mailing Address) 

601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, # 110, 20004 (Office Address) 

(202) 628-1200, Fax (202) 824-2362, Betsy Biben, ACSW, LICSW, Chief 

Daily “Duty Day" assistance and consultation to attorneys, judges, other criminal justice 

professionals and the community. Assistance in sentencings/dispositions, parole and 

probation revocation hearings; motions to reduce sentence, etc., including sentencing report 

and testimony to court-appointed counsel. Preparation of Youth Rehabilitation Act Studies; 

comprehensive release plans as alternative to incarceration where appropriate; and 




Sentencing 

psychosocial assessments. If client is represented by CJA attorney, all non-ORD evaluations 

(psychological, psychiatric, etc,) must be paid for by the Court. Recommendations and 

consultations on institutional and community resources in substance abuse, mental health 

evaluation and treatment, material assistance, community services, etc. Spanish 

Lori James-Townes, LCSW-C, President 

LYJames Sentencing & Mitigation Experts 

8405 Chapel Hill Court, Rosedale, MD 21239 

443-756-9177, Fax: 443-927-7961, Ltownes.LYJsentencingexpert@gmail.com 

Capital mitigation and alternative sentencing recommendations throughout the country. 

Social history assessments; psychosocial assessments in criminal and civil cases; penalty 

phase development; expert testimony; comprehensive reports and recommendation; family 

services; and witness development. Multidisciplinary training: crisis intervention; counseling 

and communication skills; suicide assessment and intervention; cross cultural competence; 

family dynamics; and adolescent development and other specific issues. Fee for services. 

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA) 

(Augustus Institute for Forensic Services (former VA Ofc closed)) 

7222 Ambassador Road, Baltimore, MD 21242 (Main Office) (Call for referrals) 

(410) 265-1490, Fax (410) 684-6037 www.ncianet.org 

Tom Scott, Clinical Director, Herb J. Hoelter, Founder/Director 

Develops alternatives to incarceration, for sentencing or parole, including rehabilitative and 

restitution components tailored to individual; court testimony. Assists in investigative 

background studies for mitigation in capital cases. Fee, accepts some court appointments. 




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Substance Abuse Treatment 

III. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT 

Substance abuse treatment for low-income DC residents is available through a variety of sources. 

The treatment styles between programs are generally categorized as Spiritually Based, 

Therapeutic Community, Work Based and Medical. Treatment types are generally defined as 

follows: 

Outpatient treatment - the patient returns home daily while matriculating through a treatment 

plan. The intensity of treatment ranges from intensive hour-to-hour to monthly group meetings. 

An intensive outpatient program can require the patient be under supervision of the treatment 

provider for as much as 12 hours per day or as little as one hour per week, with random 

urinalysis. 

12-step Anonymous substance abuse meetings - (NA) Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics 

Anonymous (AA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Marijuana Anonymous (MA). Double Trouble in 

Recovery (DTR) for those with a psychiatric disability and chemical addiction/dual diagnosis. 

These meetings are peer support drug counseling and recovery mentoring. NA/AA treatment is 

modeled on the 12-step approach that recognizes alcohol and drug as overpowering and sobriety 

depends on the individual’s will. The meetings are often a requirement for other treatment 

programs. 

Detoxification (Detox) - supervised detoxification to remove toxins from the body. 

Inpatient (Hospital) - treatment offers acute care medical supervision and diagnostic 

evaluations. 

Residential treatment - the patient is under the supervision of the treatment provider 24 hours a 

day throughout the treatment period. 

Aftercare treatment - transitional housing with case management required NA/AA meetings for 

up to 6 months after resident is discharged from residential and/or hospital treatment. 

A. Accessing Substance Abuse Treatment Services 

Court-involved persons may access treatment through three government agencies and various 

private programs. The DC Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) and the Court Services and Offender 

Supervision Agency (CSOSA) have contractual arrangements with a number of outpatient, 

detoxification (detox) and residential treatment programs. PSA and CSOSA contract programs 

are identified in this Chapter. Court-ordered persons who fail to provide a urine sample (for any 

reason) are suspected of drug use and are returned to Court or given other sanctions. The third 

government agency, Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration (APRA), funds several 

substance abuse treatment programs and does not require an individual to be court-involved to 

utilize its services. 

In general, PSA, CSOSA and APRA programs follow the therapeutic community or selfregulating 

behavior treatment models. Methadone maintenance is available through APRA 

contract providers: Good Hope Institute and Comprehensive Treatment Center (see this Chapter). 

Note: Local residential programs do not accept persons on methadone. 

1. Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) 

All persons arrested in DC are required to submit a urine sample that screens for illicit 

substances (see Chapter I, Community Supervision Chapter for specific listing of PSA 

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programs/units). PSA services are accessed by Court Order. PSA provides assessments, 

monitoring, outpatient groups and referrals. They report progress directly to the Court through 

written reports and, if needed, testimony at pre-trial hearings. If urine testing is positive PSA 

staff may refer clients for more intensive outpatient treatment or a residential treatment program, 

included in this chapter. 

2. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) 

CSOSA supervised persons are monitored for illicit drug use. If the individual tests positive 

CSOSA will impose special conditions including more frequent drug and supervision monitoring 

and treatment. The level of treatment is determined by an assessment conducted by the Central 

Intervention Team of CSOSA (see CIT this Chapter). The Defense and the Court may determine 

that a different level of treatment is more appropriate than recommended in the CIT assessment 

and the Court may order that CSOSA provide residential treatment when CIT recommended 

outpatient. 

3. The Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration (APRA) 

A person does not have to be court-involved to receive substance abuse treatment services. The 

Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration (APRA) is the District’s health agency charged 

with providing substance abuse treatment and prevention to low-income DC residents. To be 

assessed for treatment the individual must appear in person at APRA’s Assessment and Referral 

Center, 70 N Street, NE. Those who are court-involved may enroll at the satellite office in the 

H. Carl Moultrie, I Courthouse, Room 114. APRA has several substance abuse treatment 

programs that are accessible through an APRA managed admission process. Programs with an 

APRA contract are identified in this Chapter. 

4. Private, Spiritually-Based, Independent, and Faith-Based Programs 

Private treatment providers may be reimbursed for services by the DC Department of Health 

(DOH). Treatment offered by private, for-profit organizations not approved for funding through 

APRA’s “Voucher Choice” program require payment when service is rendered. 

No cost treatment is also available through a number of faith-based and spiritually-based 

institutions, e.g. Catholic Charities, SOME, Central Union Mission, and Salvation Army. 

Generally, participants who successfully complete the inpatient treatment phase are offered 

aftercare case management support and transitional housing or referred to Oxford Houses (see 

Housing Chapter). Many of these programs follow the NA/AA 12-step model where former 

addicts and substance abusers help each other through fellowship and mentoring. 


ADR (Alcohol & Drug Recovery) - 7610 Penn. Ave, Forestville, MD 20746 

Outpatient alcohol and drug treatment; relapse prevention; anger management. 

Al-Anon/ALATEEN Family Groups, Alateen, Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) 

McKendree Church, 2421 Lawrence Street, NE 20018 

(202) 882-1334, Toll Free 1 (800) 4AL-ANON www.al-anon-alateen-dcmd.org 




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Support groups for persons affected by alcohol abuse. Refer to website or call for lists of 

meetings in your area. No cost for meetings, participants pass a basket for donations at each 

meeting. 

Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration (DOH/APRA) 

1300 1 st Street, NE 20002 

(202) 727-8473, Fax (202) 442-9429, (202) 727-8946 

Shaun Snyder, Acting Director, Substance Abuse Services 

Alina McClerklin, Director for Treatment Services (202) 727-8940 

DC Government health agency charged with regulating and funding substance abuse services for 

low-income District residents. 

Referrals for treatment at an APRA funded are coordinated through: 

Assessment and Referral Center (ARC) (Adults) 

70 N Street, NE 20002 (202) 727-9563, (202) 727-8473, (202) 645-0335 

Bernard Handon, Intake Counselor 

Intake hour’s 7am to 6pm Mon-Sat. Must report by 3pm to be interviewed. 

Assessment and Referral Center (ARC) Satellite Office 

500 Indiana Avenue, NW Room 114, Superior Court for DC 

(202) 879-1972, (202) 879-1974, Carlos Reyes, Addictions Counselor 

8:45am to 4:45pm Mon-Fri. 

New referrals for detox and treatment. Intake assessments for illegal substance dependency and 

mental illness (dual-diagnosis and co-occurring). Medical detox: persons assessed to need 

detoxification services who do not have health issuance are referred to PIW. Persons with health 

insurance are referred to Providence Hospital/Seton House. Detox 3 to 7 days. Must present a 

picture ID, proof of DC residency or notarized letter from DC resident attesting to residency. 

APRA also receives special funding to provide Access to Recovery (ATR) to make available an 

extended continuum of recovery-oriented services. Services include: family services (marriage, 

parenting, child development); child care (while receiving treatment services); Transportation (to 

and from treatment); spiritual support; supportive environmental stability (housing): peer 

coaching and mentoring. For a list of ATR extended recovery-oriented services, see ATR this 

Chapter. 

Alphabetical list of APRA Voucher Choice and APRA managed treatment facilities. 

(See this Chapter for a more detailed description of the respective programs.) 

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Services 

Areas 

Detoxification 

(Inpatient) 

APRA funded substance abuse treatment providers 

Service Provider 


Psychiatric Institute Washington (PIW) 

4228 Wisconsin Ave, NW 20016 

(202) 885-5721 

Providence Hospital (Seton House) 

1053 Buchanan Street, NE 20017 

3 to 7 day medical detox 

3 to 7 day medical detox 

(202) 269-7222 






Areas 

Outpatient 

Treatment 


Residential 

Treatment 


APRA funded substance abuse treatment providers 

Service Provider 


CATAADA House 

802 Rhode Island Ave, NE 3 rd fl 20018 

(202) 832-8336 

Circulo de Andromeda 

3601 14 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 291-2949 

Community Action Group 

332 8 th Street, SE 20003 

(202) 543-4750 

Comprehensive Treatment Center 

1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE Bldg 13 

20003 (202) 682-6599 

Concerned Citizens on Alcohol and Drug 

Abuse (CCADA) 

3115 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE 

20032 (202) 563-3209 

Family and Medical Counseling Serves 


20020 (202)889-7900 

La Clinica del Pueblo 

2831 15 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 462-4788 

(The) Next Step 

2112 F Street, NW 20037 

(202) 296-4422 

Partners In Drug Abuse Rehabilitation & 

Counseling (PIDARC) 

2112 F Street, NW # 102 20037 

(202) 296-4455 

Neighbors’ Consejo 

3118 16 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 234-6855 

Community Action Group 

332 8 th Street, SE 20003 

(202) 543-4750 

Clean & Sober Streets 

425 2 nd Street, NW (202) 745-7343 

Harbor Lights (Salvation Army) 

2100 New York Ave, NE 20002 

(202) 269-6333 

Rap Inc. 

1949 4 th Street, NE 20002 

(202) 462-7500 

Spiritually based. 

Individual, group therapy; 

on-site NA/AA meetings 

Latino focused therapy 

Treatment, counseling; case 

management 

Methadone maintenance; 

case management 

Individual, group 

counseling; case 

management 

Substance abuse education; 

counseling 

Individual, group therapy, 

duallydiagnosed 

(Must speak Spanish) 

Individual and group 

counseling 

Individual and group 

counseling; methadone 

detoxification; methadone 

dispensing 

Homeless Latinos 

(Must speak Spanish) 

28-day residential; aftercare 

28-day residential with need 

based, aftercare 

28-day residential with 

available 2-year transitional 

aftercare 

28-day residential, extended 

treatment available, if 

approved 




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Access to Recovery (ATR) - Valarie Robinson, Supervisor (202) 727-9032 

Support services to help persons attain full recovery. The ATR programs aim to remove and/or 

reduce the obstacles that interfere with successful recovery. Registered APRA consumers can 

receive extra recovery services such as spiritual counseling, mentoring and additional urine 

surveillance during and/or after the treatment period. Programs listed below are further 

described in this Directory (see Alphabetized Index). 

ATR providers that offer “no cost” extra recovery services 

Services Areas 

Location 

Comprehensive therapy, 

counseling, urine surveillance 

Environmental Stability 

(Housing) 

Environmental Stability 

(Housing) 

B. Free and Fee Treatment Services 


2831 15 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 462-4788 

Elizabeth Contreras, Coordinator 

Neighbors Consejo 

3118 16 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 234-6855 

Milton Sanchez, Program Director 

Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) 

4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 20016 

(202) 885-5500, (202) 885-5794 

Nicole Burke, Coordinator 

Salvation Army Harbor Light 

2100 New York Avenue, NE 20002 

(202) 269-6333 

Robert Smith, Coordinator 

Federal City Recovery 

316 F Street, NE 2 nd Floor 20002 

(202) 548-8460 

Petrina Williams, Coordinator 

Samaritan Inn 

2523 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 667-8831 Nekia Walker, Coordinator 

So Others Might Eat (SOME) 

71 O Street, NW 

(202) 797-8860 ext 1033 

Toni Zollicoffer, Coordinator 

About Face - 1629 K Street, NW 20005 

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(202) 508-3652, Reginald & Francis McCall, CAC, Program Coordinators 

Alcohol and drug education program for adults charged with DWI, DUI, or possession of drugs 

and ordered to attend an alcohol and/or drug education program. 

12-hour program, evening meeting times. Orientation and assessment fee $80, group sessions 

$45 for each 90 minute session. Program recognized by MD & DC DMV 

Sessions held: Tues, Fri 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Sat 9am to 5pm. By appointment only. 

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Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) Fairfax County www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb O R 

3900 Jermantown Road, # 201, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 

(703) 383-8470, (703) 383-8500, (703) 934-8736, Fax (703) 359-6546 

John Murdane, Coordinator of Residential Admissions 

Outpatient counseling. Must live or work in Fairfax County. Referrals must be submitted on 

standard ADS forms, call for forms and to make appointment. Interview hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 

4:30pm. $25 initial screening fee; follow-up counseling, income based sliding scale. 

Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) Fairfax County (Residential Treatment Services) 

(703) 383-8500 To access services contact Fairfax County Entry and Referral Services, Monday 

- Friday 8am to 6pm 

Fairfax County Detox Ctr. 

(703) 502-7000 

Referrals for detox through 

Intake Center (703) 383- 

5000 Usually a 3 to 4 week 

waiting list after assessment 

A New Beginning 

Chantilly, Virginia 

(703) 968-7330 

Detox Center 

(703) 502-7000 

Residential (90 day) 

Cornerstone 

Chantilly, Virginia 

(703) 227-7100 

Residential 

Dually Diagnosed 

New Generations 

Pregnant women still using 

drugs or alcohol. Mothers 

with children under 2 years 

accepted. Usually a 3 to 4 

week waiting list after 

assessment 

Crossroads 

Alexandria, Virginia 

(703) 313-6300 

Outpatient/transitional 

housing for persons who 

have completed New 

Beginning or Cornerstone 

Solutions 

Suboxone users 

Steps to Recovery 

Opiate Users 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - 4530 Connecticut Ave, NW 20008 

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(202) 966-9115, Spanish speaking (202) 979-9738 www.aa-dc.org 

24-hour telephone coverage for immediate support. 12-step fellowship where members share 

experiences with each other and move toward recovery from alcoholism. Complete list of 

meeting locations is available on the Internet. (See Mental Health Chapter/Self-Help listing for 

programs that also offer “Double Trouble to Recovery). No cost for meetings, participants pass 

a basket for donations at each meeting. Spanish 

C. Popular Alcoholic Anonymous/Narcotic Anonymous Group Meetings 

NE NW SE 

Dupont Circle Club 

1623 Connecticut Ave NW 

Mon-Sun, noon, 5:30pm 

Metropolis Club 

938 Rhode Island Ave, NE 

Mon-Sun 7am, noon, 6pm 

(The) Better Way 

4601 Sheriff Road, NE 

Mon-Sat 1pm, 7pm 

St. Martin’s Church 

1908 North Capitol St NW 

Mon-Sat noon 

St. Luke’s Center 

4923 E. Capitol St, SE 

M-Sat 11am, 3pm, 8pm 

Anacostia Young People’s Club 

1215 Good Hope Rd, SE 20020 

Sun – Sat 7am, 10am, noon, 

7:30pm 




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Other AA/NA meeting locations, call (202) 399-5316 or for NA (202) 966-9115 

Alexandria Substance Abuse Services - 2355-Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 

(703) 838-4525, Fax (703) 838-4254 D R O 

Connie Juntunen, Program Director, Monique Rushing, Administrative Manager 

Must be resident of City of Alexandria. 14-day non-medical inpatient detox: individual and 

group counseling, education, AA/NA meetings. Outpatient: individual, group, and family 

counseling; concerned-persons group education and case management; regional methadone 

program for Northern Virginia. 

Ananias, Inc. - 1629 K Street, NW 20006 www.ananiasinc.net 

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(202) 399-7721, (202) 355-6452, James Shepherd, Director ananiasinc@gmail.com 

DWI/DUI education program. Classes held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6pm to 9pm. 

Call for appt. Course curriculum includes classes in: anger management; stress management; 

responsible behavior, direct and collateral consequences of abusive drinking. Contract CSOSA, 

DMV private insurance alcohol education provider. 

Anchor Mental Health Association (Catholic Charities) 

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1001 Lawrence St, NE 20017 

(202) 635-5978, Fax (202) 832-8216, Karen Ostoie, Program Director 

Double Trouble in Recovery Program-12-step NA/AA substances abuse recovery program for 

persons with mental illness and substance abuse challenges. Meetings offer a safe forum to 

discuss their psychiatric disabilities, medication, and substance abuse. Meetings Wednesday 

1pm to 2pm (Attendance limited to participants in the Anchor Program). 

Another Way, Inc – 1363 Holton Lane, Takoma Park, MD 20912 

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(301) 434-2622, Fax (301) 434-2644, Neal Berch, Executive Director 

Methadone maintenance: $125 initial intake fee includes physical exam, urinalysis, treatment 

assessment; $12 daily methadone maintenance cost or $84 week. 

Medication dispensing hours: Mon-Thurs 6am to 10:30am, Sat 7am to 10am, Sun. closed. 

Outpatient: (30 days), ($77 week) includes counseling, urinalysis, education. 

Mon-Fri 6am to 2pm, Sat 7am to 11am. 

DUI/DWI: (Maryland State Approved) 12-hour alcohol and drug education curriculum. 

Saturdays 7am to 1pm DUI/DWI evening classes available. 

Spanish 

Avery Road Treatment Center - 14703 Avery Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 R 

(240) 777-4891, Fax (301) 762-3451, Eugene Morris, Director 

Obetta Withier-Hyman, Intake Director 

28-day detox program with intensive aftercare follow-up. Applicants must call to schedule an 

appointment between 2pm and 5pm for an addictions assessment with the 

Behavior Health Services (240) 777-4710, 255 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20850. 

Eligibility: Mont Co, MD resident or referred by PG Co, MD contract agency. Spanish 

B & W Stat Laboratory, Inc.- 3104 Georgia Avenue, NW 20010 O 

(202) 726-0842, Fax (202) 726-5214, Clifton N. West, III, Clinical Director 

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Clinical Drug Screening. Test for cocaine, opiates, methadone, benzodiazepine, marijuana, and 

phencyclidine. Testing hours: Mon – Fri 6am to 3:30pm, Sat 6am to 11am (results available 

within ½ hour) Photo ID required to take test. Cost $30 (cash or money order) per drug test. 

Baltimore Behavior Health - 1101 W. Pratt, Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 O 

(410) 962-7180, Fax (410) 962-7194, Gail Wright, Admissions Manager 

Recovery House, 16 South Poppleton St, Baltimore, MD 21201 

Residential program with managed aftercare. Residents work outside the program and return to 

the house at night to receive case management, individual and group therapy, 12-step counseling. 

Accepts Medicaid and private insurances. 

The Better Way Program (Pilgrim Rest Baptist Therapeutic Services) O 

4601 Sheriff Road, NE 20019, (202) 396-4290, (202) 396-4877 

Dr. Phillip Thompson, Clinical Director, Cynthia Glover, Intake Coordinator 

Joyce Jones, Executive Director www.thebetterwayprogram.org 

9-month, outpatient program: 12-step spiritual recovery; relapse prevention; 

anger management; recreational activities; random urinalysis/breathalyzer. Program develops 

through two phases. Phase I: (3 months) participants attend group meetings Mon - Fri. 11am to 

2pm or 6pm to 9pm. Phase II: (6 months) participants attend 12-step spiritual group recovery 

meetings (at Better Way) 3 days per week. Ex-offender group meetings Saturdays 10am to 

11:30am. To be eligible participants must attend 7 consecutive 12-step spiritual group recovery 

meetings (at Better Way) and provide results of recent TB test. Participants transitioning from a 

detox program automatically eligible. 

Bilingual Counseling Center - 11301 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 O 

(301) 942-7821, (301) 942-7114, Valentine Milstein, Director 

Level I outpatient counseling for persons with mild to moderate alcohol problems. Primary 

focus on DUI/DWI. Weekly counseling sessions Mon, Wed, Thurs, (6pm to 8pm), Sat 11am. 

Walk-ins, court orders and agency referrals accepted. Initial intake evaluation $60. $40. each 

class (6 classes required). 

Spanish 

CATAADA House (Calvary’s Alternative to Alcohol and Drug Abuse) 

(Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church), 802 Rhode Island Ave, NE 3rd fl 20018 O 

(202) 832-8336, Fax (202) 832-4759, Nannie Johnson, Director 

Willie Morris, Outreach Coordinator, Ethel Belcher, PhD, Psychologist 

Spiritually based (30 day pre-orientation) outpatient treatment. Individual and group therapy; 

anger management; case management. Must be 7 to 10 days drug and alcohol free or directly 

out of a detox program. Provide recent TB test results; picture ID. AA/NA meetings Mon-Fri 

11am and 2pm. Aftercare (6 months) educational/social skills; relapse prevention and recovery 

programs. 

Cenikor - 4525 Glenwood, Deer Park, Texas 77536 www.cenikor.org R 

1 (888) 236-4567, (281) 476-0088, Fax (281) 476-5581 

Denise Cairns, Admissions Manager 

18 to 24 month behavior modification treatment program. Must be highly motivated, healthy, 

willing and able to work full-time in program-owned business. Incarcerated applicants call 




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Cenikor Admission Ofc. (collect) for an admissions screening. Results of the screening will be 

relayed to applicant at the end of the interview. No Sex Offenders. 

Other Cenikor treatment facilities: 

Fort Worth, Texas 

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 

2209 South Main St 76110 2414 Bunker Hill Drive 70808 

(817) 921-2771 (225) 218-1960 

Fax (817) 926-0301 Fax (225) 218-1969 

Jacyl Calico, Contact Johnny Williams, Contact Spanish 

Central Intervention Team (CIT) (CSOSA) - 601 Indiana Ave, NW 20004 

Rufus Felder, Manager Treatment Management Team 

(202) 442-1969, Jennifer Leslie, Supervisory Treatment Specialist 

(202) 442-1052, Kevin Moore, Supervisory Treatment Specialist 

Probation, parole or supervised release supervisees who indicate a substance abuse history are 

assessed for treatment services by the CIT. Assessments occur in the community at designated 

CSOSA sites and at CDF or CTF. CIT assessment identifies treatment needs and connects with 

treatment and/or supportive aftercare services. Services are provided through CSOSA, APRA 

and/or selected faith-based organizations. Supervisees transitioning from the 90-day RSAT 

substance abuse program at DC Jail are assessed by a CIT staffer prior to release. The CIT 

staffer will assess public safety concerns, community treatment and recovery support needs and 

direct appropriate services. Services may include outpatient, residential or transitional housing 

support. If continued residential treatment is indicated an extended 30-day residential program, 

funded by APRA will be recommended. Upon completion of the extended residential treatment, 

CIT will again assess the individual’s treatment and or supportive recovery needs. If further 

treatment is indicated, CIT will direct the individual to an appropriate outpatient or residential 

program. If supportive housing is indicated CIT directs the individual to transitional housing, 

where he can benefit from a stable residence, heightened supervision and employment. CSOSA 

contracts treatment and recovery support services with the below providers: 

Detoxification 

(Inpatient) 

Outpatient 

Treatment 


CSOSA funded substance abuse treatment and transitional housing providers 

Psychiatric Institute of Washington 3 to 7 days medical detox. 

(PIW) 

Follow-up treatment services 

4228 Wisconsin Ave, NW 20016 coordinated by CSOSA/CIT 

(202) 885-5721 

Providence Hospital 

1053 Buchanan Street, NE 20017 

(202) 269-7222 

Family and Medical Counseling 


2041 Martin Luther King, Jr Ave, SE 

20020 

(202) 889-7900 

Washington Hospital Center 

(Trinity Square) 

3 to 7 days medical detox. 

Follow-up treatment services 

coordinated by CSOSA/CIT 

Fifty-four (54) group sessions. 

Extended sessions available if 

approved by CSOSA 



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Residential 

Treatment 

Residential 


Transitional 

Supportive 

Housing 

a 

ork therapy in and 

CSOSA funded substance abuse treatment and transitional housing providers 

216 Michigan Avenue, NE 20017 approved by CSOSA 

(202) 877-6508 

(The) Next Step 


2112 F Street, NW 20037 


(202) 296-4422 

approved by CSOSA 

Second Genesis 

1320 Harvard Street, NW 20009 

(202) 222-0120 

Safe Haven 

1140 North Capitol St, NW 20002 

(202) 589-0804 

Salvation Army (Harbor Light) 

2100 New York Avenue, NE 20002 

(202) 269-6333 

Federal City Recovery Services 

920 Bellevue Street, SE 20020 

(202) 783-7343 

East of the River Clergy-Police 

Community Partnership (ERCPCP) 

4115 First Street, SE 20032 

(202) 563-3690 

28 or 90-day. Individual, group 

sessions; life skills support; 

weekly urinalysis 

28 or 90-day. Services for dually 

or tri diagnosed 

28-day. Phased approach 

treatment and recovery. 

Individual and group counseling; 

reentry education 

Supportive housing; limited group 

counseling and case management. 

Residents work and save toward 

independence. Must participate 

in NA/AA 

Supportive housing; limited group 

counseling and case management. 

Residents work and save toward 

independence 

Circulo de Andromeda (Andromeda Transcultural) - 3601 14 th Street, NW 20010 O 

(202) 291-0949, Fax (202) 291-2374, Horacio Maggi, Program Manager 

3-months, 3 days per week outpatient substance abuse counseling, case management; education; 

prevention. Meeting times: Mon – Sat: 9:30am to 10am, 10am to 11am and 11am to noon, 5pm 

to 7pm, Sat 10am to noon. Self or APRA referrals. APRA Voucher Choice provider. 

Spanish 

Clean & Sober Streets - 425 2 nd Street, NW, North Bldg. 20001 

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(202) 783-7343, Fax (202) 628-1183, www.cleanandsoberstreets.org 

April Henson, Intake Counselor, Latasha Trabue, Contact person 

6-month residential treatment followed by 6-month transitional recovery housing. 

Phase I: 60-day quarantine while receiving individual and group counseling; 12-step philosophy; 

academic assistance; life skills (HIV education, testing, anger management). Phase II: 

Vocational training; career counseling; employment assistance. 

Phase III. Case management; supportive housing; mentoring; referrals. Referrals through APRA, 

PSA or walk-ins. (Wheelchair accessible) APRA Choice Voucher Provider. 

Cocaine Anonymous HelpLine-(202) 726-1717 Directory of meeting places and times for 

group and individual treatment and support sessions for persons seeking help from the affects of 




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cocaine abuse. (See Mental Health /Self-Help Chapter, listing for programs that offer “Double 

Trouble to Recovery).” 

Spanish 

Comprehensive Treatment Center (UPO) - 1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE Bldg 13 O 

(202) 535-1793, Fax (202) 442-4036, Agnes R. Venson, Director 

Outpatient, medically managed methadone maintenance and detoxification; client education 

services; counseling and case management. All admissions must be approved by APRA or 

Veterans Hospital. Mon – Fri, 7am to 6pm. 

Catholic Charities (Substance Abuse Network) 

801 East (Housing Assessment Center) 

2700 Martin Luther King, Jr Ave, SE 20032 (St Elizabeth’s Campus/Gate 3) 

(202) 561-4014, Fax (202) 635-5901, Daryl Colbert 

Outpatient drug education, individual and family counseling and referrals. 

Screening and linkages to other services. 

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Community Action Group (CAG) - 332 8 th Street, SE (Adm. Ofc.) 

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(202) 543-4558, Fax (202) 543-4579, Janice D. Gordon, President/CEO 

Contract residential and outpatient addictions treatment providers for CSOSA, APRA and PSA. 

Programs for men, women and/or women with children. 12-step treatment model. Contact 

Stacey Riley (202) 543-4558 for further information. No walk-ins, admissions through, PSA or 

APRA (see APRA for referral process). 

Women 

Women & 

Children 

Women 

Men 

Women 

3321 13 th Street, SE 20020 

(202) 373-0940 

George Vincent, Director 

3323 13 th Street, SE 20020 

(202) 373-0940 

Laurie Williams, Director 

3325 13 th Street, SE 20020 

(202) 373-0656 

Laurie Williams, Director 

Community Action Group Sites 

1238 Penn Ave, SE 20003 

(202) 543-4750/51 

Thomas Moore, Program Manager 

90-day therapeutic residential, followed by 

intensive work therapy aftercare. 

Transitional program for recovering mothers 

and their children under 12 years. Children 

attend neighborhood schools and participate 

in family and group counseling. 

90-day transitional (aftercare) housing. Case 

management; life skills; job search assistance. 

Must be seamless graduate of treatment 

program. 

Comprehensive outpatient services. Group, 

individual and family counseling; spiritual 

support; care coordination; mentoring; weekly 

urine surveillance 

Pregnancy and Post-Partum: (CCADA)-601 Raleigh Place, SE 20032 

(202) 574-2480, Sharon Dockery, Deputy Director 

Outpatient program for women: individual and family counseling; HIV/AIDS counseling; 

nutritional counseling; child care; transportation; parenting classes; peer support; 12 Step; job 

training. APRA Voucher Choice program. 

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Demeter House (Safe House) (Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic) R 

Mailing Address - 521 N. Quincy, Street, Arlington, VA 22203 

(703) 553-9365, Fax (703) 892-4576 

Kelly Rankins, Program Director www.vanguardservices.org 

Chemically addicted women with custody of their children (up to 2 children, under 12 years) or 

pregnant. 3 to 12 month residential program with aftercare component. Medical evaluation and 

ongoing medical services; parenting education; vocational referrals, 12-step groups. In-house 

child care. Medicaid and private insurances accepted. 

Detoxification for Men and Women 

APRA referred detox services are conducted at Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) for 

uninsured residents and at Providence Hospital for Medicaid eligible residents. All referrals are 

directed through APRA’s Assessment and Referral Center, 70 N Street, NE 20002 (202) 727- 

9563. 

Fulton House of Hope - 512 I Street, NW 20001 R 

(202) 682-1190, (202) 842-1731, Fax (202) 898-0285, Valarie Daniels, Case Manager 

(Women) 6-month, spiritually-based, residential housing program for homeless substance 

abusing women. Emphasizing spiritual, physical, educational, vocational, and psychological 

transformation. Admission: call program to arrange client screening interview. Must be detoxed, 

recent TB test and police clearance. 

Harvest House Women’s Program -1307 1 st St, NW 20001 (SOME) 

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(202) 328-0802, Fax (202) 328-7644, Don Dixon, Contact Person 

(Women) 120-day residential program that prepares women for independent housing. 

Mandatory AA/NA meetings daily; random urine and breathalyzer testing. Three weeks worldof-work 

training; job placement assistance; tutoring services. Must be drug and alcohol-free for 

30 days before acceptance and have completed a drug/alcohol program. Agency referrals, 

transition from Maya Angelou (see SOME this Chapter). No walk-ins. 

House of Help/City of Hope - 2322 16 th Street, SE 20032 (Main Office) 

(202) 249-8511, Fax (202) 678-3095, James Woods, Director 

Melissa Speight (Women) Intake Coordinator cell: (202) 486-6436 

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Kingdom City (Women) 2420 Brooks Drive, Suitland, MD 20721 

Angie Smith, Women’s Program Manager, (301) 735-2391, cell (202) 714-4902 

6-month, faith-based, residential recovery program (House of Help) with indefinite stay 

aftercare component (City of Hope). Initial 60-day quarantine followed by two phase task and 

work based therapeutic recovery. Individual and group counseling, on-site NA/AA, case 

management and financial planning. Eligible: men, women, pregnant women, women with 

children up to 18 yrs. Mail-in, walk-in, call-in and agency referrals accepted. DC Jail/CTF 

interviews and court hearing support available. 

Metropolis Club II – 938 Rhode Island Avenue, NE 20018 O 

Daily NA/AA meetings and rap sessions. Call for schedule updates. 

M-F: 7 am, noon, 2:30pm, 6pm (Wed. 5:30 pm), 8:30pm 

Sun: 10:30am, 1:30pm (women), 5pm, 8:30pm 




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New Life for Girls - 806 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21157 R 

(410) 848-1360, Fax (410) 848-1361, Edwin Matos, Ria Rmkissoon, Intake 

(Women) 13-month residential, ages 18-45; non-denominational, emphasis on achieving and 

maintaining sobriety and deliverance through Christ. Individual, group and religious counseling; 

3-4 months in Westminster, followed by 9-10 months on working farm in Dover, Pennsylvania. 

Children (newborn to 12) may live with mother after third month. $50 application fee. 

Applicant must have: picture ID, SSN, birth certificate and a physical examination that includes 

HIV; Hep-B, and TB test results before entering program. Telephone interviews from jail (no 

collect calls). 

Residential Drug Abuse Program (BOP) (500 hours) (RDAP) 

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Specialized drug treatment program for eligible federal inmates. Only at certain BOP facilities. 

Inmates reside in designated units within the institution while completing 500 hours of substance 

abuse therapy and education. Inmates work ½ time on their institutional assignments while 

participating in the RDAP program. Curriculum usually takes about 9 months to complete. 

Eligibility: inmate must have demonstrated history of substance abuse and without serious 

mental disorder which would interfere with his ability to participate in the program. Enrollment 

into RDAP is determined by the case manager with consultation of psychologist and a review 

other available background documents. Judicial recommendation is not required. Qualified 

inmates can receive up to a one year reduction off their sentence following successful completion 

of the program. 

BOP facilities w/i 500 miles of Washington, DC with RDAP 

FPC Alderson (women) FCI Danbury (women) 

Alderson, WV 24910 

Danbury, CT 06811 

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) (DCDC) R 

(Women) - Correctional Treatment Facility 1901 E Street, SE 20003 

(202) 698-6988 Regina Gilmore, Women’s Program Manager 

90-day residential substance abuse treatment program at CTF (20 women). Program housed in 

segregated units. Educational workshops; individual and group counseling; structured 

extracurricular therapeutic activities. Program includes 6-month aftercare case management by 

DOC case managers. Eligibility: (1) Sentenced inmates must have at least 6 months remaining 

on their sentence with no pending charges that would interfere with completion of the program 

(2) History of substance abusing behavior and (3) Inmates must agree to full participation in the 

aftercare component. Court, individual and attorney referrals accepted. 

Second Genesis - 8611 2 nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Adm. Ofc.) O R 

(301) 563-1545, Fax (301) 563-1546, Mark Segal, Executive Director. Residential therapeutic 

treatment programs. Services available through government contracts and private pay. Clients 

involved in the DC criminal justice system are admitted through (PSA), APRA or CSOSA. 

4620 Melwood Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (301) 568-4822 

Women and Children’s Program, Nike Hamilton, Director 

107 Circle Drive, Crownsville, MD 21032 (Wheelchair accessible) 

(301) 621-9013 Dually Diagnosed Mandy Smith, Director 

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So Others Might Eat (SOME) - 71 O Street, NW 20001 

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(202) 797-8806, Fax (202) 265-3849 www.some.org 

Ed Miller, Director of Programs, Vera Butler-Smith, Addictions Counselor ext 1053, 

90-day residential treatment in gender separate programs located in rural West Virginia. 

Maya Angelou (women) (304) 856-2949. Outpatient pre-treatment and assessment required as 

preparation in residential treatment. Intake process requires multiple on-site appointments at O 

Street location (Photo ID required). Intake: Mon, Wed, Fri., 8am - 11am and 1pm - 3pm. Thurs 

8am - 11am. To enter residential component applicants must satisfy pre-residential 

requirements, including weekly NA/AA meetings, medical, psychiatric and dental evaluations. 

Residential program graduates are eligible for continuing care services: case management; anger 

management counseling; transitional housing; job training and employment assistance. APRA 

contract provider. Telephone jail interviews considered. 

Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic, formerly Vanguard Services Unlimited R 

521 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22203 

(703) 841-0703, (703) 920-1440 ext 25, Fax (703) 841-2316 

Marilyn Williams, Admissions Coordinator www.vanguardservices.org 

Intensive outpatient, residential and transitional living alcohol and substance abuse services for 

men, women, families, including Spanish-speaking populations. All admissions processed 

through the Admissions Director. New applicants will be assessed for treatment needs and placed 

in appropriate services. Self-pay, major insurances, sliding scale. 

Program Population Services 

Women w/ 

children 

(under 12) 

(duallydiagnosed 

accepted) 

Demeter House 

(Residential) 

(Safe location) 

(703) 553-9365 

Kelly Rankins, Dir 

Counseling Center 

(Outpatient) 

200 N. Glebe Rd 

Arlington, VA 

(703) 920-1440 

P. Sheeman, Dir 

Reentry Program 

Scattered Sites 

(703) 841-0703 

x3024 

Shelia Halsey, Dir. 

Men & 

Women 

Men & 

Women 

(1-3 months) Substance abuse education (residents 

encouraged to self-diagnose); individual, group and 

family counseling, clinical therapy 1 x week; medication 

maintenance. Residents must be emotionally and 

medically stable. 

Evaluations; individual and group counseling. 24-week 

treatment curriculum. 12-step recovery program. NA 

groups on Mondays 6pm to 7pm. Women (only) group on 

Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm. AA meetings on Tuesdays 

8:30pm to 9:30pm. 

Supervised transitional housing with independent 

responsibilities. Length stay based on individual process 

toward self-sufficiency. 

Volviendo a Vivir ((Back to Life) (La Clinica Del Pueblo) 

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2831 15 th Street, NW 20009 www.lcdp.org 

(202) 518-4153, Fax (202) 250-3290, Liz Contreras, Program Manager 

Outpatient and/or intensive outpatient substance abuse assessment and treatment. Individual and 

group counseling; anger management; urine screenings; case management; physical exams and 




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medical treatment, mental health therapy (if indicated). Must speak Spanish; available for 

therapy Mon, Tues, Thurs evenings. 

Washington Hospital Center - 216 Michigan Ave, NE 20017 O I 

(202) 877-6508, (202) 877-0886, Art Young, Director Chemical Dependency Services 

Outpatient: examinations; group therapy; relapse prevention and medical. Group therapy 

sessions Mon – Thurs at 5pm to 6pm or 6pm to 7pm. Medical examinations 1x month. 

Intensive Outpatient: individual and group therapy; monthly medical and psychiatric 

assessments; day treatment for dually diagnosed. 1 hr group sessions: Mon/Wed/Fri 11am to 

noon, or noon to 1pm. Self-pay, major insurances. 

Traffic Alcohol Program (TAP): DWI education and relapse prevention. Classes Wed 6pm to 

7pm or 7pm to 8pm, Sat 10am to 11am or 11am to noon. Intake for outpatient substance abuse 

Thursdays 5pm. TAP intake Wednesdays 6pm. 

DMH, CSOSA contract treatment provider. 

We Care Methadone Treatment Program 

87300-1 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707 

Outpatient methadone maintenance 

(see PG Co. MD Services Chapter) 

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Whitman-Walker Clinic (WWC) 1701 14 th Street, NW 20009 O 

(202) 939-7623, (202) 797-3553, Fax (202) 483-8615, www.wwc.org 

Ann Hawkins, Contact Person, Dwaine Gasser, Clinical Director 

Outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment and mental health therapy for LBGT, 

people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Individual and group psychotherapy, 

psychiatric assessment and other psychosocial support. 

WWC facilities that provide substance abuse treatment 

Max Robinson (Outpatient) 

2301 ML King Jr., Ave, SE 20032 O 

(202) 797-3508, Fax (202) 678-8099 

(see HIV/AIDS Chapter) 

Elizabeth Taylor (Intensive Outpatient) 

1701 14 th Street, NW O 

(202) 745-7000, Fax (202) 745-0238 

(see Medical Chapter) 

White Flint Recovery - 416 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 

(301) 294-6545, Fax (301) 762-3646, Herbert Howard, CCDC, Clinical Director 

Private, free standing treatment clinic: Mon-Thurs 1pm to 9pm. education classes ($40 per 2 hr 

session); evaluations, DUI/DWI classes (10 classes required for DC). Private pay, sliding scale 

fee, private insurances. 

D. Traffic Alcohol Programs (TA) 

Recognized by DMV, CSOSA and APRA to provide alcohol education 

Individuals arrested in the District of Columbia for a misdemeanor traffic offense are generally 

assigned to a period of probation supervision in CSOSA’s Traffic Alcohol Program (TAP). The 

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TAP Supervision Unit is located at: 800 North Capitol Street, NW (202) 442-1474, Anthony 

Chesley, Rosalyn Leggett, Supervisors. 

Individuals placed under TAP supervision must successfully fulfill special reporting conditions 

that include participation and completion of a certified Alcohol Education Program; remain 

alcohol free (TAP screens for alcohol use); attend Victims Impact Panel (VIP) classes. 

Note: CSOSA offers alcohol education programs to unemployed probationers at no cost. 

If the individual is employed CSOSA expects the individual to cover the cost of the course. 

Depending on the provider, course cost from $240 to $500. Average course is 3 months. 

In addition to completing an alcohol education program TAP supervision generally requires the 

probationer to attend special Victim Impact and Traffic Safety Programs. 

Victim Impact Panel: 1 x class, held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 3400 12 th Street, 

NE 20017, Mrs. Corboy, Contact (301) 890-7993. Cost $10 per class 

Traffic Safety Program: 2 full-day classes, held at the MPD Training Center, Blue Plains, 

Drive, SW (202) 645-0055. No cost if Court ordered. 

Ananias, Inc. - 1629 K Street, NW 20006 

(202) 399-7721, James Shepherd, Director 

DWI/DUI education program. Classes held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday noon to 4pm. 

Evening classes Wednesdays 6pm to 9pm. Call for appt. Course curriculum includes classes in: 

anger management; stress management; responsible behavior, direct and collateral 

consequences of abusive drinking. Contract CSOSA, DMV, private insurance alcohol education 

provider. 




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Employment and Vocational Training 

IV. EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING 

The Department of Employment of Services (DOES) provides a range of comprehensive services 

to help DC residents obtain and maintain employment. DC residents from age 14 are eligible for 

job training and job placement assistance. Residents desiring to augment their employability 

skills can receive government support to attend independent academic or vocational training 

schools. 

A partial list of schools and vocational training programs eligible for tuition assistance is listed 

at: www.dcnetworks.org DOES has several decentralized “DC Works! Career Centers staffed 

with benefits specialists, case managers, job training and placement counselors. Access to a job 

locator database is available at any DC Works! Career Center. 

A. DC Department of Employment Services 

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DC Department of Employment Services (Main Office) 

4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019 (202) 724-7000 

www.does.ci.washington.dc.us 

Lisa Maria Mallory, Director 

Hugh Bailey, Associate Director of One Stops 

DC Works! Career Center 

(Northeast) (One Stop Center) 

5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE 20017 

(202) 274-7209, (202) 576-3092 

Natasha Powell, Center Manager 

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4pm 

Full Service Center 

DOES Headquarters (One Stop Center) 

4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 

Washington, DC 20019 

Hugh Bailey, Site Manager 



CVS Pharmacy Training Facility 

4049 South Capitol Street, SW 20032 

(202) 645-4000 


Veterans Assistance Center 

(Information Center (Veterans Only) 

1722 I Street, NW 20036 

(202) 530-9559, Fax (202) 530-9377 

Deborah Nelson, Supervisor 

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 3:30pm 

DC Works! Career Centers 


(Southeast) (One Stop Center) 

3720 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE 20032 

(202) 724-7000 

Sinjoyla Townsend, Center Manager 

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4pm 



(Northwest) (One Stop Center) 

Frank D. Reeves Center 

2000 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 724-7000 


Monday-Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm 

Business Opportunity Workforce Development 

2311 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE 20032 

(202) 645-8625, Fax (202) 673-6994 


Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9am to 4pm 

King Greenleaf Center (Information Center) 

201 N Street, SW 20024 

(202) 724-2050, Fax (202) 724-1409 



(Computer job search services only) 





The Federal and District of Columbia governments offer hiring incentives and bonding programs 

that underwrite employers when they hire the following eligible persons at least 14 years old and 

the position of employment must be for at least 30 hours per week. 

Ex-offenders; recovering substance abusers; adults with no work history; and those with poor 

credit. Self-employed persons are not eligible. 

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (202) 698-5599 entitles the employer to 

receive a $2,400 tax credit for each new employee hired under the program. The 

employer is credited 35% on the first $6,000 paid in wages for each eligible 

employee. The employee must remain on staff continuously for at least 80 days 

or 400 hours, 120 days if a summer youth program. 

Federal Bonding Program 1-800-233-2258 indemnifies the employer against 

theft, forgery, larceny and embezzlement for up to $5,000 for six months. 

Eligibility: any type of criminal record, working over 30 hours per week. Selfemployed 

persons not qualified. 

Federal Prison Industries (UNICORE). www.unicor.gov 

Employers should contact Ray King, Federal Bonding Program Enrollment 

Specialist (202) 305-3553 or (800 333-2258. Indemnifies employer against theft 

up to $5,000 for the first six months of employment. Eligibility: worked in 

UNICOR Industries program for at least six-months while incarcerated and must 

seek coverage within one year of release. Entitled to coverage for one job after 

completing residence in a Residential Re-entry Center (Halfway House). The 

amount of payment available for employers is up to $5,000. UNICOR provides 

the initial bond payment which covers up to six months. The employer can 

extend the initial bond at commercial rates. 

The following special programs are offered by DOES: 

Apprenticeship Program - Office of Apprenticeship Information and Training 

4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019 (202) 698-5099, Fax (202) 698-5721 

Lewis Brown, Director www.does.dc.gov 

On-the-job training with classroom instruction teaching the practical and theoretical aspects of 

highly skilled occupations. Apprenticeship programs are sponsored by employers, labor groups 

and employer associations. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet the sponsor’s 

qualifications, most require high school diploma or GED. Apprentice earn 40% of what 

journeymen would earn in the respective trade. Depending on the trade apprenticeships last 2 to 

5 years. Applications accepted at any full service DC Works Career Center and DOES 4058 

Minnesota Avenue, NE. Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5pm or at the administrative office of the 

respective union. 

Trade Apprenticeship Period Union Local 

3 years 

Journeymen earn 

$32.23 per hour 

Bricklayers & Allied 

Craft Workers 

Local #1 

5879 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, 

MD 20746, (240) 695-9463, 281-8596 




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Carpenters 

4 years 

Journeymen carpenters 

earn $25.37 per hour 

Local #1590 

9109 Westphalia Road 

Upper Marlboro, MD 20870 

(301) 736-1696 

Cement Masons & 

Plasterers 

3 years 

Local #891 

1517 Kenilworth Avenue, NE 

Journeymen earn Washington, DC 20019 

Electricians 

Elevator 

Construction 

Heat and Frost 

Insulators 

Ironworkers 

b/w $25 to $ 33 per hour 

5 years 


$35.30 per hour + benefits 

5 years 

(202) 398-5859 

Local #26 

4371 Parliament Place, # A 

Lanham, MD 20746 

(301) 459-2900 

Local #10 

9600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Hwy 

Lanham, MD 20746 

(301) 459-0497 


$29.73 per hour + benefits 

$12.50 per hour (1 st year) Local #24 

901 Montgomery Street 

Laurel, MD, 20707 

(301) 498-9162 

4 years 

Local #5 

9110 Old Marlboro Pike 


(301) 599-0940 



Operating Engineers $15.00 hr (1 st year) Local #77 

4546 Britannia Way 

Suitland, MD 20746 

(301) 283-3476 

Plumbers 

Reinforcing Rodman 

Roofer 

Sheet Metal 

4 years 


b/w $28. to $35 per hour 

3 years 

Journeymen earn $28.53 

to $38. per hour 

3 years 



4 years 



Local #5 

8509 Ardwick-Ardmore Road 

Landover, MD 20785 

(301) 322-8810 

Local #201 

1507 Rhode Island Avenue, NE 


(202) 529-9151 

Local #30 

2008 Merritt Avenue 

Baltimore, MD 21222 

(410) 288-4401 

Local #100 

4725 Silver Hill Road 


(301) 568-8655 

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Steamfitters 

(Heating & AC) 

5 years 

1 st yr Journeymen earn 


Local #602 

8421 Ardwick-Ardmore Road 


(301) 341-1555 

DOES at DC Superior Court – 500 Indiana Ave, NW Room 120-B 20001 

(202) 879-0456, Oscar Griggs, Program Manager 

(18 yrs +) Registration site for more comprehensive services available at DOES One-Stop 

Centers (see intro to this chapter for center locations). Job counseling, skills assessment and 

referrals for DC residents (not a job bank). Mon, Wed and Thurs 8:30am to 5pm. 

DOES Office of Youth Programs – 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019 

Jerrne Price, Director (202) 698-3991, (202) 698-3492 

Employment and training for youth (14-21 yrs). Programs provide youth with valuable skills 

training and a supplemental income. Need: birth certificate, social security card and proof of DC 

residence and income necessary. 

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) 

4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019 

(202) 698-5700, Fax (202) 698-5646, Margaret Wright, Director 

55 years + part-time employment and/or on-the-job training for clerical and home health aides 

and work site manager. Employment hours limited to 20 hours per week. 

Mon-Fri 8:45am to 4:45pm. 

Summer Employment for DC Youth - 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019 

Unlike past years, DC youth (14-21yrs) do not enjoy the guarantee of a summer job. The 

timeframe to apply for youth summer employment is January 27 - February 17th. Youth must 

register online and must have an exclusive email address (email address cannot be shared with 

someone else). Mayor Gray’s 2012 One City Youth Employment Program now requires that 

applicants pass 2 personal screenings before being awarded a summer job. First, the completed 

application is screened by DOES for placement suitability. Second, the application is forwarded 

to the respective employer who again screens the youth for aptness with that organization. 

Independent jobs such as those with national chain stores, e.g. Starbucks, grocery stores (Harris 

Teeter, Whole Foods, Bloom, and Target) require applicants to apply online (16 yrs+). Most 

chain stores no longer accept job applications through walk-in request. 

Job search online: Search the name of the business directly and locate the “jobs search” tab or 

search a jobs database. To apply the applicant must have access to an email address. The 

following are popular online job search databases: 

www.snagajob.com www.employmentguide.com www.washingtonpost.com 

www.dcnetworks.org www.simplyhired.com www.monster.com 

www.dcjobs.com 

www.careerbuilder.com 




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Casey Tree’s Summer Crew - 3030 12 th Street, NE 20017 

(202) 833-4010, Fax (202) 833-4092, Priscilla Plumb, Contact Person 

General responsibilities include watering, weeding, mulching, tracking tree condition and 

educating the public about basic tree care. Crew members travel by truck or street bike. When 

not caring for the District’s trees, crew members participate in a series of career development 

activities. (i.e. present information to elementary youth and seniors on the importance of urban 

greenery. Salary $9 (35 hrs/week) Eligibility: 

16 years or older 

enrolled in or just graduating high school located in the Washington Metro Area. 

willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions with a variety of landscaping tools 

and equipment interested in learning about and caring for trees. 

Application deadline May 1. To apply: www.caseytrees.org 

Lifeguards and Swimming Pool Staff: 

Washington area public and private pools are in need of summer life guards and swimming pool 

staff. Life guards and pool attendants are “required” to be on duty during all operating hours. 

Hires must be able to pass certain physical requirements and swimming skills. 

DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have summer positions for lifeguards, 

assistant pool managers, and pool managers. (16 yrs +) DC residency not required. 

Applicants must already possess basic swimming skills and pass a lifeguard certification 

course. Salary range $10 to $13 per hour. 

(202) 671-1289, (202) 288-7275, Contact David Brooks, david.brooks@dc.gov 

Applications accepted at: DC Department of Parks and Recreation, 1250 U Street, NW 

20010 www.dpr.dc.gov 

PG County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks lifeguards, pool managers and 

swimming pool staff. (15 yrs +) (Applicants with average to advanced swimming skills 

should apply. Apply online; PGAquatics@pgparks.com or visit Maryland National 

Capital Parks and Planning Committee (M-NCPPC) 6600 Kenilworth Ave, Riverdale, 

MD 20737 (301) 699-2255. Salary range $8.50 to $10.50 per hour. 

Montgomery County MD seeks pool attendants and lifeguards. (15 yrs +) 

Applications available online at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov or visit: 

Department of Recreation, Aquatics Team, 4010 Randolph Road, SS, MD 20902 

Pool Attendant – Performs routine tasks associated with various activities at a pool 

facility including cleaning and maintenance. May assist guard staff in the pool area with 

crowd control. Social security card and work permit is required. Swimming skills are 

required. Must be willing to take Lifeguard Training. 

Salary range $8.84 to $9.82 per hour 

Lifeguard - Must hold current lifeguard certification, CPR/AED and First Aid from the 

American Red Cross, YMCA, or other agency approved by the Montgomery County 

Health Department. Supervises patrons during public swim sessions. Enforces health and 

safety rules and regulations, ensures patron safety and administers appropriate assistance. 

Performs maintenance and cleaning duties. Salary range $9.82 to $11.14 per hour. 

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Lifeguards and Swimming Pool Staff (Continued): 

Applicants seeking employment with independent and private pools should apply 

through: 

US Aquatics (Virginia and Maryland) www.usaquatics.net 

US Aquatics is a life guard recruitment agency that recruits life guard and swimming 

pool staff for private pools. US Aquatics will pay for required Red Cross First Aid 

certification. 

Minimum Physical Requirement for US Aquatics Employment: 

(1)18 yrs by the last day of the course attended 

(2) Attend all training classes, approximately 28 hours 

(3) Successfully complete ALL of the following: 

(i) Swim 300 yards continuously (without stopping) using the following 

strokes: 

a. 100 yards of the front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing 

propellants kick 

b. 100 yards breaststroke 

c. 100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breaststroke 

or a combination 

(ii) Surface dive to depth of 7-10 feet retrieve a 10-pound (lbs) brick and 

return it to the surface and swim underwater for 15 yards 

(iii) Tread water for 2 minutes without using your arms 

Out of School Program: Youth (16-21) who are out of school and need assistance obtaining and 

securing a marketable skill. Offers employability workshop, GED preparation, vocational skills 

training. Participants gain entry level employment in construction trades; hospitality; emergency 

medical. Starting salary $7.25 to $11 per hour depending trade. 

In School Program: Youth (14–18) in grades 9 through 12. Academic enrichment; workreadiness; 

leadership development and life skills training to improve student’s capacity to 

transition from high school to independence. 

Transitional Employment Program (Project Empowerment) 

4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019 

(202) 698-5797, Charles Jones, Program Manager 

DC residents (22 -54 yrs) 3-week ($8.25 hr) paid job training and placement assistance, housing; 

life skills; financial management and mental and physical health care services. Eligibility: not 

receiving any other income benefits i.e. TANF, SSI, SSDI unemployment; valid government ID 

and Social Security Card. Must pre-register to enroll. Applicants register at any DOES DC 

Works! Career Centers. Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm. 

Services are free unless otherwise noted 

Italicized words denote stipend/salary 




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B. Independent Employment and Training 

Academy of Hope - 601 Edgewood Street, NE # 25, 20017 

(202) 269-6623, Fax (202) 269-6632 www.aohdc.org 

SE Location: The Overlook Apartments, 3700 9th St, SE 20032 (202) 373-0246 

Lecester Johnson, Director, Annette Banks, Program Director abanks@aohdc.org 

DC residents (18 yrs +) ABE, GED, EDP (see External Diploma Program) and computer 

processing. Classes Monday – Thursday 9:30am to 12:15pm; 1:30pm to 3:30pm or 6:30pm to 

8:30 pm. Enrollment in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. 

$30 per term fee. 

Adult Education and Training Program (AETP) (UPO) 

(3 sites) 1649 Good Hope Road, SE 20020, 2901Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE 20032, 203 N 

Street, SW 20024, (202) 610-5900, Marquita Lewis, Contact mlewis@upo.org 

3 consecutive day training (9am to 3pm) food handling; construction flagger; phlebotomy. Job 

readiness and placement assistance. 

Alexandria Seaport Foundation www.alexandriaseaport.org 

Zero Thompson Alley, Alexandria, VA 

(On the water between Queen & Cameron Streets, Old Town Alexandria) 

Mail: P.O. Box 25036, Alexandria, VA 22313 

(703) 549-7078, Fax (703) 549-6715, Howell Crim, Director Apprentice Program 

(17½ - 21) 4-month wooden boat building apprenticeship program. Participants learn the craft of 

wooden boat building and have an opportunity to earn a GED. Classes held at the Old Town, 

Alexandria Marina. Students earn minimum wage stipend while training in the program. Classes 

start every two months. Class schedule Mon - Fri 7:30am to 3:30pm. Candidates must be 

academically capable of passing GED within 6 months and motivated. 

“A-MEN” (Anacostia Mentoring Employment Network 

3111 Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue, SE 20032 

(202) 562-2636, Fax (202) 562-5121 

Valarie Ashley, Executive Director; Clarence Burrell, Diane Harris, Contacts Persons 

3-week job readiness program followed by one-on-one job placement, mentoring, and 

counseling. Participants receive bus tokens Mon-Fri + $20. stipend on Fri. GED classes held 9am 

to 12:30pm Mon – Fri. Job Readiness classes are Mon – Fri 1pm to 4:30pm. Participants 

screened for “willingness to change their lives.” 

Association of Retarded Citizens DC (ARC) 

415 Michigan Avenue, NE 20017, (202) 636-2950, Fax (202) 636-2996 

3355 V Street, NE (202) 529-2488, www.arcdc.net 

Juwan Jones, Intake Manager Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm 

Job training, post-placement support and mentoring for DC residents with intellectual disabilities 

(16 yrs+) industrial maintenance; kitchen cafeteria; clerical. 

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Booker T. Washington - 1346 Florida Avenue, NW 20009 

(202) 232-6090, Fax (202) 232-6282, Diana Ables, GED Coordinator 

Night GED, EDP and vocational training program for adults (18 yrs +). Educational components 

integrated with technical arts vocational training in brick masonry; electrical repair; plumbing; 

roofing; drywall; welding; heating; ventilation and air conditioning. Class schedule: Mon - 

Thurs. 10am to 3pm or 6pm to 9pm. Class cycles begin in September and January. Spanish 

Byte Back - 815 Monroe Street, NE 20017 www.byteback.org 

(202) 529-3395, Fax (202) 529-3395, Kelley Ellsworth, Director 

Computer training for unemployed and underemployed DC area residents in order to increase 

their skill sets and marketability. Job and internship placements with one year course completion 

follow-up support. Level I courses: keyboarding; Windows; Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; 

Outlook. Cost $50. for 6 weekly sessions, 90 minutes per session. Level II courses: HTML; 

JAVA, $100. for 6 weekly sessions, 90 min sessions. 

Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy 

2001 East Capitol Street, SE 20003 (National Guard Amory) 

(202) 685-8899, (202) 685-9986, Barbara Brown, DC Coordinator 

Tony Mosley, Recruiter, (917) 842-6228 (cell) www.ngycp.org/dc 

(16-19 yrs) who have dropped out of high school. 22-week residential program in northern 

Maryland followed by 12-month Post Residential Action Plan where youth reside in the 

community while pursuing career options. Classes start in January and June. Academic 

enrichment, GED preparation, character building and leadership development, job skills training, 

physical fitness training. Program administered by DC National Guardsman and private 

contract educators. Graduates are equipped to join the work force, the military or continue their 

education upon completion of the program. (No obligations to enlist in the military, 

approximately .07% of graduates join the military). Eligibility: DC resident; no felony 

adjudications; high school drop-out; substance free; voluntarily enroll (can not be court ordered). 

Program provides all needs (food, clothing; board, transportation). No cost; no stipends. 

Carlos Rosario International Career Center & Public Charter School 

1100 Harvard Street, NW 20009 www.carlosrosario.org 

Sonia Gutierrez, Director (202) 797-4700, Fax (202) 234-6563 

DC residents, (16 yrs +). Offers ESL courses orientation through level 8, GED preparation, and 

computer skills training, culinary arts (10-month), citizenship preparation Day, afternoon and 

evening classes. Day care for students with children. (see website for schedule of classes) 

Spanish 

Catholic Charities - 924 G Street, NW 20001 www.catholiccharitiesdc.org 

(202) 772-4307 Gretchen Whitney, (202) 772-4326, Adrienne Jones, Contact Persons 

Adult education classes: Spanish 8-weeks ($100); GED preparation (on-going classes, day and 

evenings); Computer Training (Microsoft Office) Mon, Wed, Thurs 6pm to 8pm. Building 

Maintenance (classes taught in Spanish), job readiness weekend classes. Must be DC resident. 




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CEET (Center Empowerment and Employment Training) - 600 W Street, NE 20002 

(202) 832-4070, Anita Obarakpor, Margie Joyner, Contact Persons www.ceet.org 

(16 yrs +) Entrepreneurial development training; customer services and sales; computer repair, 

networking, bookkeeping; pre-GED and GED prep; workplace literacy; (interviewing 

techniques, dressing for success, maintaining a job. and job search assistance. Classes offered: 

Fall (Sept-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May), 6pm to 9:00pm. 

Cost $85. Per semester. (need based scholarships available) 

CET (Center for Employment Training) (SOME) 

2300 Martin Luther King Ave SE 4 th Floor 20020 

(202) 202-292-4460, Fax (202) 583-4657 Emily Price, Director 

Employment training and academic enrichment. Skills training in Medical Administrative 

Assistant; Building Maintenance and Repair; Business and Customer Relations. Open-entry, 

open-exit self paced curriculum design for completion in 6-9 months. Case management. 

Program information sessions Mondays 9am. Walk-in admissions Wed, Fri. 8:30am. Must have: 

ID, SS card, recent TB test result, and income statement. 

Change, Inc. - 1413 Park Road, NW 20010 

(202) 387-3725, Fax (202) 387-3729, Gracie Rollins, Director, Vila Brown, Counselor 

Job counseling and assessments for long term job retention; resume development; support 

services during job search and assistance with obtaining job related clothing, food and housing. 

(16 yrs +) Mon-Fri 1:30pm to 5:30pm. Spanish 

Coalition for the Homeless (Employment Services Center) 

1725 Lincoln Road, NE 20002 Emery Shelter (Work-to-Bed Program) 

(202) 635-1041, Fax (202) 635-0302, Pamela Browder, Employment Coordinator 

Laverne Lucas, Senior Social Worker 

Job-readiness training for homeless shelter men; case management, substance abuse 

counseling; resume preparation; interviewing skills; life skills; employment referrals for 

homeless individuals or those on the verge of becoming homeless. Work-to-Bed applicants (18 

yrs +) must be employed (at least 20 hours per week) and provide 3 paystubs; letter from 

employer; recent TB results; police clearance. 

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. www.clb.org 

1825 K Street, NW # 1103 20006 (Main Office) 

(202) 454-6400, Fax (202) 454-6401, Victoria Hamilton, Manager 

8720 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-0891 

6200 Baltimore Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737 (240) 737-5100 

Severely vision-impaired: rehabilitation training; typing and computer; vocational evaluations; 

job-site analysis; daily living skills; sheltered workshop; general social services. Low vision 

evaluations; leisure-time and children’s services. (no age requirement to receive services.) Mon- 

Fri 8am to 4:30pm 

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Congress Heights Training Center - 3215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE 20032 

(202) 563-3589, Fax (202) 563-3589 

Monica Ray, Executive Director, Alexandria Castellanos, Contact Person 

(18 yrs +) GED preparation and vocational skills training to residents at Hope Village and 

Fairview ½ way houses. Literacy and building maintenance curriculum at PR Harris Education 

Center, 4600 Livingston Road, SE 20032. Classes Mon-Thurs 9am to 2pm. 

Covenant House - 2001 Mississippi Ave, SE 20020 

(202) 610-9646, Fax (202) 610-9640, Sister Rosetta Brown, Ed. Specialist 

(16-21 yrs) Academic and vocational assessment; skills instruction. Open enrollment, day and 

evening classes. Each applicant will receive a psychosocial, vocational and educational 

assessment for appropriate vocational curriculum. Curriculum must be completed before job 

referrals. 

DC Central Kitchen-Culinary Job Training Program 

425 2 nd St, NW (rear entrance) 20001 www.dccentralkitchen.org 

(202) 234-0707, Fax (202) 986-1051 

Ron Swanson, Recruitment Services Coordinator x118 

14-week basic food service training for homeless persons, in a transitional housing program (preferably), 

job placement assistance. Eligibility: 18 yrs +, available to attend class 8:30am to 

4:00pm, 120 days drug free, able to lift 50 lbs, able to stand minimum 4 hrs. Training cycles are 

4 times per year, Jan, April, July and Oct. 

Department of Disability Services (DDS) (Formerly MRDDA) (DC Residents) 

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) 

1125 15 th Street, NW 20005 www.dds.dc.gov 

Laura Nuss, DDA Director 

Irvin Scott, (DDA) Intake Specialist, email: Irvin.scott@dc.gov 

Alice Anderson, (DDA) Intake Supervisor email: alice.anderson@dc.gov 

(202) 730-1700, (202) 730-1807, Fax (202) 730-1809 

D.C. Government agency responsible for serving assisting those with an intellectual 

disability (MR) and/or other developmental disabilities (18 yrs +). Must have written 

verification of MR diagnosis prior to 18 th birthday. Walk-ins accepted. Services for youth 

under 18 years are provided by DCPS and/or CFSA. Assessments; case management; speech 

and occupational therapy; life skills training; residential placements. Weekdays 8:15am to 

4:45pm. 

Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) (DC Residents) 

(Division of the DC Department of Disability Services (DDS)) 

1125 15 th Street, NW 20005 

New referrals call (202) 442-8738, (202) 442-8600, Fax (202) 442-8663 

Nancy Schneider, RSA Administrator 

Helps persons with an intellectual and/or physical disability prepare for, 

obtain and maintain employment and/or live independently in the community. 

Weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm. Walk-ins and agency referrals. 




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Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (PG & Mont Co residents) 

4451-Z Parliament Place, Lanham, Maryland 20706 

(301) 306-3600, Fax (301) 306-3640, Carol Haig, Supervisor 

6188 Oxon Hill Road, # 500, 20745 (PG Co residents) 

(301) 749-4660, Fax (301) 749-0348, Natalie Mitchell, Supervisor 

West Field South, # 408 (Montgomery Co residents) 

11002 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 

(301) 949-3750, Fax (301) 949-5876, Pat Simon, Supervisor 

20010 Century Blvd, # 400, Germantown, MD 20874 (Montgomery Co residents) 

(301) 601-1500, Fax (301) 540-7026, Marcia Rohrer, Supervisor 

Vocational and psychological evaluations; vocational counseling; medical examinations; job 

training; physical restoration; financial aid; basic tools; uniforms and occupational equipment; 

job placement and follow-up. Weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm. Walk-ins accepted. 

Downtown SAMS - 1250 H Street, NW #1000 

(202) 638-3232, Fax (202) 661-7599, Jobs Hotline (202) 634-1540 

Richard H. Bradley, Director, Chet Grey, Director Homeless Services 

Training in hospitality and maintenance workers recognizable in the downtown DC area by their 

bright red attire. Hospitality Division provides assistance with directions and information about 

various popular Washington, DC sites. Maintenance Division cleans streets and sidewalks and 

removes graffiti. Homeless outreach team assists homeless connect with services. Entry level 

salary with benefits. Application accepted throughout the year, training sessions begin in 

January. 

Earth Conservation Corps (ECC) - 2000 Half Street, SE 20003 

(202) 554-1960, (202) 479-6710, Fax (202) 554-2060 www.ecc1.org 

(17–25 yrs.) Kellie Bolinder, Director, Monica Poe, Intake Coordinator 

Educational resource center located on the Anacostia River. Selective admissions. 

Year long programs designed to help advance personal self-determination, citizenship, and 

leadership. Participants work on environmental projects affecting the Anacostia River. Must be 

able to participate Mon – Fri 8:30am to 4pm. Class cycles in January and June. 

EFFORTS (Employment for Former Offenders Receiving Treatment Services) 

1416 North Capitol Street, NW 20001 www.effortsdc.org 

(202) 232-7320, Fax (202) 232-7324, Rachel L. Morrison, Director 

Charles Turner, Lena Brown Intake Supervisors 

Day program Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm; employment readiness programs for formerly incarcerated 

persons. two week orientation; resume preparation; “dress-for-success;” time management; 

budgeting; anger management. Employment and substance abuse referrals; NA/AA. Skills 

training programs; basic computer training; independent living Tues, Thurs 9am to 8pm. Must 

provide current ID, SS card, current TB test results. 

Employment and Career Development (Petey Greene Community Service Center) 

2907 Martin Luther King, Avenue, SE 20032 

(202) 562-3800, Fax (202) 562-2937 

Job search and career development assistance. Mon-Fri 9am to 4:30pm 

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EXCEL Institute - 2851 V Street, NE 20017 (Bladensburg Rd & V Streets, NE) 

(202) 387-6207, (202) 387-1550, Fax (202) 387-1599 

Linda Winston, Registrar lwinston@theexcelinstitute.org www.theexcelinstitute.org 

(16 yrs +) 2 year automotive technology training program and follow-up job placement 

assistance, with at least the 9 th grade academic skills. On-site GED preparation also available. 

Students earn “Certificate of Achievement” upon completion of each course, i.e. electrical 

systems, fuel systems, auto body. Many students find employment in the automotive field prior 

to completing the 2 year curriculum. Enrollment 3 x year Sept, Jan, June. Classes year-round, 

Mon-Fri 8:45am to 1:30pm or 5:30pm to 8:30pm; GED classes 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Students 

prepare to pass ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) examination. No stipends. 

External Diploma Programs 

(21 yrs +) Competency-based applied performance high school assessment program. Adults who 

have acquired their academic skills through life and work experiences and can demonstrate what 

they have learned. Applicants must: (1) Read at least 8th grade level; (2) DC resident; (3) Pay 

one-time $50. enrollment fee. 

Academy of Hope 

601 Edgewood Street, NE # 

25 20017 (202) 269-6623 

Spingarn STAY High School 

2500 Benning Rd, NE 20019 

(202) 724-4528 

External Diploma Programs in DC 

Ballou STAY High School 

3401 4 th Street, SE 20032 

(202) 645-3390 

Edgewood Terrace 

645 Edgewood St, NE 20017 

(202) 832-0500 

Living Wages 

4235 4 th Street, SE 20032 

(202) 574-3961 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Libr. 

901 G Street, NW 20001 

(202) 727-2431 

Golden Triangle BID - 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW #260 20036 

(202) 463-3400, Fax (202) 463-7062 www.gtbid.com Leona Agouridis, Director 

Hospitality assistance; Clean Street maintenance and Homeless Outreach. Hospitality 

AmbassoDoor Program gives direction and personal services to office workers and tourist. Clean 

Team picks up trash, sweeps sidewalks and removes gum and graffiti; Homeless Outreach helps 

homeless persons connect with services. Workers cover a 42-block area around Connecticut 

Ave; NW. Candidates must be drug free and living in stable housing situation. Applications 

referred through DOES job placement services. 

To view available openings see www.dcnetworks.org 

Green Pathway DC (Goodwill of Greater Washington) www.dcgoodwill.org 


(202) 715-2645, Fax (202) 526-3994, Tori Strickland, Program Coordinator 

(18 yrs +) 7-week, career path skills training program in energy efficient construction and 

environmentally sustainable building. Eligibility: GED or HS diploma, pass drug screen. Classes 

start 4 xs year (Jan, April, July & Sept) Participants receive a weekly transportation cost stipend. 

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Head Injury Rehabilitation and Referral Service, Inc. 

11 Taft Court, Rockville, MD 20850 www.headinjuryrehab.org 

(301) 309-2228, Fax (301) 309-2278, Rick Hunter, President 

Individualized treatment plan developed for adults or older adolescents with acquired brain 

injury behaviorally manageable and medically stable who are capable of cognitive rehabilitation. 

Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. Vocational services including job placement 

and supportive employment. Private insurance, Maryland Rehabilitation Services 

Administration (DORS) and DC Rehabilitative Services Administration (RSA). 

Job Corps (US Dept Labor) - 1223 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE 20003 

(202) 399-8590, 1- 800 733-JOBS, Jacqui Seay, Project Director 

Michael L. Cherry, Outreach and Admission Specialist, cell (202) 323-3001 

(16-24 yrs) Residential and non-residential vocational training and education programs. Students 

spend half their time in vocational training and half time in basic education/GED preparation. 

Stipends between $20 and $40 per month for incidental spending plus a clothing allowance 

during first year. Job Corps curriculum generally lasts two years. Applicants must be in good 

physical and mental health condition with no pending court matters. Participant receives 

complete physical examination and medical care, occupational counseling, drug prevention 

counseling, general counseling and recreational and cultural events. 

Jobs Have Priority (JHP) - 1526 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 20003 (Admin. Ofc.) 

Job program intake and services provided at CCNV shelter @ 425 2 nd Street, NW 

www.jobshavepriority.org (202) 544-9128, Fax (202) 544-6600 

(18 yrs +) Amy Vokes, CCNV Contact Person (202) 393-7117 

Homeless or TANF recipients’ job skills training; job readiness; job search assistance and postemployment 

counseling. 

Jubilee Jobs – 2712 Ontario Road, NW 20009 

(202) 667-8970, Fax (202) 667-8833, Terry Flood, Director 

(18 yrs or HS graduate) Employment service entry level job recruitment and placement with 

follow-up; persons without positive work history perform volunteer work prior to job placements. 

Make appt. for orientation Mondays 9am to 10:30am. Spanish 

Life Skills Center - 528 Kennedy Street, NW 20011 

(202) 234-9351, Fax (202) 234-3057, Susanne Russell, Director 

Assists adults with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) receive case management, 

vocational training, employment assistance and in-home support. 

RSA, DDS contract providers. Spanish 



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Living Classroom (The Workforce Development Center) www.livingclassroomsdc.org 

515 M Street, SE # 222 20003 (Across from Navy Yard Metro/Green Line) 

(202) 488-0627, Fax (202) 488-1307, Mattison Boyer, Director 

(17-24 yrs) Education achievement and career job training program. Participants complete 3- 

week job skills training workshops followed by salaried placement with a local employer. 

Participants must continue to seek a higher education level while working. Academic coaches 

and mentors help participants stay on track with their desired short and long term goals. 

Financial assistance to help with initial purchase of work clothing, application fees, books, 

apartment security deposit, and/or utilities. Daily transportation stipend available during training 

and job search period. Open enrollment, agency and walk-in referrals accepted. 

Living Wages - 4235 4 th Street, SE, 20032 www.livingwages.org 

(202) 574-3961, Fax (202) 574-3968 

1401 V Street, SE 20020, Fax (202) 610-0974 (for both locations) 

Bob Crittenden, Betsy Hartson, Co-directors, Aisha Monroe, Lead Teacher 

Educational and training program for formerly homeless and economically disadvantaged men, 

women & families. GED & External Diploma Program (EDP) (25 yrs +) Open enrollment Mon- 

Fri 9am to 4pm. 

Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute (Catholic Charities) www.catholiccharitiesdc.org 

801 Buchanan Street, NE 4601 Presidents Drive, # 215 

Washington, DC 20017 Lanham, MD 20705 

(202) 281-2703 (301) 731-4703 

Fax (202) 529-8211 Fax (301) 731-6634 

Chandra Connolly, Deputy Director; Ron Wiles, Manager 

3 – 6 month employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are in 

recovery from drug/alcohol use and have significant barriers to employment (must be 30 days 

clean). Case management; random drug testing; relapse prevention education; career 

exploration; vocational assessments; job development and placement and follow-up job site 

monitoring. Work preparation skills training, job development; placement and ongoing job 

supports; coaching and follow-up for up to 1 year; adult education; occupational skills training; 

Referrals accepted from RSA, DCPS, DDS, DORS (MD). 

Marshall Heights Community Development Organization 

3939 Benning Road, NE 20019 www.mhcdo.org 

(202) 650-5624, (202) 650-5667, Fax (202) 396-4106, 

Deborah Dews, Program Manager, Carl McAllister, Counselor 

Career assessment; employment and education counseling; pre-employment skills training; job 

placement and monitoring; emergency service; housing assistance; individual and peer group 

counseling. Intake and Orientation Tue, Wed, Thurs 9am to 11:30am. 

Melwood - 5606 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Job training and community 

integration programs for people with developmental disabilities (see PG 

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Multi-Media Training Institute (MMTI) 

628 W Street, NE 20002 www.wmmti.dc.org 

(202) 269-3629, Lyn Dyson, Executive Director 

(14-21 yrs) Media production training and internships (some paid). Video production: 

indoor/outdoor lighting, studio production, audio mixers and microphones; Web development (ecommerce, 

web-casting, writing scripts); technical theater (stagecraft, stage management, 

lighting design). Class cycles (14 weeks) in March and May. Summer camp scholarships are 

available. 

New Course Restaurant & Catering www.newcoursecatering.com 

500 3 rd Street, NW 20001 (New Course Restaurant, formerly 3rd & Eats) 

(202) 347-7035, Fax (202) 347-0520, Anissa Beidleman, Program Manager 

18-week culinary arts and food preparation training, hands-on training at 2 locations: New 

Course Restaurant and Catering, 500 3 rd Street, NW and the US Tax Court, dining room, 400 2 nd 

Street; NW. Trainees learn food preparation, food storage, serving techniques; work place 

ethnics and responsibilities. Trainees receive free meals; Chef’s Jacket; weekly stipend ($60); 

DC Food Handler’s License upon graduation. Training hours Mon-Fri, 6am to 3pm, (TANF 

trainees 9am to 3pm). Classes start every other month. Applicants must complete a one-day trial 

period to assess work ethic and aptitude. Call for available dates for screening. Eligibility: HS 

diploma or GED, drug free for six months or actively in a recovery program, able to fulfill the 

time obligations of the program. 

N Street Village (Education and Employment Services) 

1333 N Street, NW 20005 www.nstreetvillage.org 

(202) 939-2076, Fax (202) 319-1508, Janaina Stanley, Program Manager 

(Women 18 yrs +) Must be receiving N Street Village case management services. Assists with 

job placement, employment training, basic education and volunteer placements. On-site program 

to train women to work with elderly/disabled. Online self-paced computer-based, independent 

study for adult basic education, computer training with access to internet. 

Office of Employment Training 

4235 Eisenhower Avenue, # 140, Alexandria, VA 22301 

(703) 838-4316, Ronald L. King, Director 

Alexandria residents (16 yrs +). Vocational and skills training assistance; job referrals. 

Employment Resource Center. 

Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) www.oicdc.org 


F. Alexis Roberson, CEO, Latesse Barksdale, Exec Assistant 

(202) 373-0050, (202) 373-0330, Fax (202) 373-0336 

Training Center, 3016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE 20020 

DyAnne Horner Little, Program Director 

(202) 563-2104, Fax (202) 563-2108 

(16-26 yrs) Occupational skills training i.e. construction, A+ computer training, medical office 

assistance; academic enrichment and job placement. Classes every Saturday at Ballou HS 

(Atwuan Lovett, Manager) 

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Over 60 Counseling and Employment Service 

4700 Norwood Drive Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 652-8072 

(55 yrs +) Job placement assistance for men and women. 

Prince Georges County (MD) Summer Youth Employment 

County Administration Bldg, Rm L202, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 

(see PG Co, MD Services Chapter) 

Samaritan Ministry (Next Steps Program) 

1516 Hamilton Street, NW 20011 (Northwest Office) (202) 722-2280 

1345 U Street, SE 20020 (Southeast Office) (202) 889-7702 

2207 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 (Northern VA Office (703) 271-0938 

Megan Janicki, Assistant Program Director 

Case work support and referrals for individuals and families seeking assistance with job 

readiness skills; housing placement assistance; material assistance (clothing, hygiene and food; 

internet and phone service). 

Strive DC, Inc. - 715 I Street, NE 20002 www.strivedc.org 

(202) 484-1264, Fax (202) 484-2135, Chris Hart-Wright, Director 

(17-24 yrs) 3-week job readiness program with two-year post-placement support. Enrollees 

learn to take orders, accept criticism, and use the telephone and computers. Curriculum is 

conducted in simulated workplace, group interaction and one-on-one sessions. Programs youth, 

ex-offenders, non-custodial parents and TANF. Sessions start the 1 st or 2 nd Friday of each 

month. Classes held Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm, Graduates placed in entry level positions paying 

$8.25 to $11.00 per hour. Fare cards and tokens provided. Strict dress code. 

Suited For Change - 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW # 420, 20005 

202) 293-0351, Fax (202) 293-0353, www.suitedforchange.org 

Sharon A Flynn, Executive Director, Tina Finklea, Program Coordinator (Women) Professional 

clothing and ongoing career education for those who have completed job training and/or job 

training programs. Agency referrals only. Call to schedule appointment for clothing pickup. 

Toni Thomas Associates, Inc. 


(202) 610-1080, Fax (202) 678-6703 

Toni Thomas, President, cell (202) 341-9134, Barbara Doy, Intake Coordinator 

15-week cooper cabling installation; medical assistance certification programs. (12 weeks of 

classroom instruction followed by 3 weeks of on-site apprenticeship. Cost: $1,500 (Scholarships 

available for DC residents through DOES) 

Day program for females who returned from prison within the past year. Case management; 

mentoring; basic computer training; life skills; job interview techniques, job placement 

assistance. Mon-Fri 9am to 3pm. 






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Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Youth and Transition Services) 

(DC Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)) www.rsa.dhs.dc.gov 

1125 15 th Street, NW 20005 (11 th and L Streets, NW) 

(202) 442-8594, Fax (202) 442-8742. Nancy Schneider, Administrator 

(16-21yrs) Provides vocational rehabilitation services for youth diagnosed with an intellectual or 

physical disability. Assists youth attain vocational and/or postsecondary educational goals. 

Eligibility: Diagnosed disability. SSI recipients are presumed to meet eligibility criteria. 

Weatherization Training Center (WTC) (UPO) 

915 Girard Street, NE 20017 www.upo.org 

(202) 526-2643, Fax (202) 319-3279, Raymond Fairfax, Instructor rfairfax@upo.org 

Training for weatherizing residential and commercial energy conservation, properties 

technician, crew chief, energy auditors. Courses in diagnostics, energy audits, weatherization 

tactics, combustion analysis. Classroom and in-field training. Course fees required (scholarships 

available) Open enrollment, Classes last approximately 5 days. Apply UPO, 301 Rhode Island 

Ave, NW 20001 Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. or contact 

WestLink Career Institute, Inc. www.westlinkci.com 

605 Rhode Island, Ave, NE 20018 (Greater Mt Calvary Holy Church) (Evening Program) 

(202) 552-7385, Fax (202) 449-7701, Dr Philip Seton, Medical Director 

(18 yrs +) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and certification. Three levels of 

certification (1) Basic, 5-months, tuition cost $1,500; (2) Intermediate, 6-months, tuition cost 

$3,500. (3) Paramedic, 6-months, tuition cost $3,500. Scholarships available to DC residents 

through DOES. Eligibility: high school diploma or GED, No felony conviction within the past 7 

years. 

WISE (Work Force Investment and Social Enterprise) (LAYC) 

3500 14 th Street, NW 20010 www.layc-dc.org 

(202) 319-0144, (202) 319-0270, Fax (202) 232-2895,Nakia Lynch, Coordinator 

(16-21 yrs) 12-week, Workforce Development Program for out of school youth. Students attend 

work readiness training and GED preparation classes and receive case management services and 

follow-up job placement assistance. Mon-Fri 10am to 3pm. 

No cost. Enrollment limited to DC residents. 

Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) (Pathways to Employment) 

1001 Connecticut Ave, NW # 930 20036 

(202) 464-1596, Fax (202) 464-1660 www.wowonline.org, 

Camille Cormier, Coordinator; Robin Renner, Occupations Specialist rrenner@WOWonline.org 

(Women) Reentry focused case management, mentoring, education, job placement and aftercare. 

Construction and building job training program. Apply while incarcerated for program support 

and guidance; one-year aftercare support after they secure meaningful employment gain 

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Work Force Development Program (Community College of District of Columbia) 

4200 Connecticut Ave, NW Intelsat 6P-42, 20008 (Main Office) www.ccdcwdp.org 

(202) 274-5800, (202) 274-5123, C. Vanessa Spinner, Associate Dean 

Academic and hands-on job training for persons pursuing a career in: health care; construction 

trades; hospitality; office technology; and administrative technology. Extra academic support 

with GED preparation. Accuplacer (placement test to enter the Community College of DC). 

Eligibility: CASA assessment test at Patricia Roberts Harris Educational Center, 4600 Livingston 

Road, SE 20032, (202) 274-6999. Classes offered at: McKinley Tech HS, Woodson HS at 

Fletcher Johnson, Friendship Collegiate Academy, and Bertie Backus Campus. No cost for DC 

residents. (Flexible class hours) 

Employers known to employ persons with criminal records: 

1. Miller & Long Construction 

4824 Rugby Avenue 

Bethesda, MD 20814 

(301) 347-4234, (301) 657-8000 

Luis Campos, Contact 

2. Kitchen Match Temporaries 

1838 11 th Street, NW 


(202) 462-2020 

Brenda Archie, Recruiting Manager 

3. Hutch Staffing 

4915 Niagara Road 

College Park, MD 20740 

(301) 345-2273/74 

Sue Shaw, Contact 

4. Brown’s Hauling 

1414 Howard Road, SE 


(202) 610-2751 

5. Cosi Sandwich Bar 

(202) 638-7101 

6. Clark Construction 

Daily job vacancy call number 

(301) 986-8100 

7. METRO 


(202) 962-1071 

Major Construction Projects 

Hires: Traffic monitors, laborers, 

foundation carpenters, cement form 

installers, engineers. Must be documented 

Catering and kitchen help support. Must 

have a least 18 months of prior service as a 

food handler. 

Temporary staffing (Trash collection; 

office moving; general laborer; warehouse; 

kitchen help) 

Light hauling, construction site material 

removal, commercial and residential 

garbage removing. 

Food handling and preparation. Will train. 

Several locals throughout the area 

Recorded daily announcements of Clark Co 

construction sites seeking help. Traffic 

monitors, laborers, foundation carpenters, 

cement form installers, engineers. Must be 

documented. 

Bus and railcar maintenance, drivers, 

mechanics, and general garage help. 

(Metro will train for CDL). Applicants 

must not have a felony conviction within 

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V. EDUCATION 

A. General Educational Development (GED) 

GED is a nationally recognized measure of high school knowledge and skills. GED exams cover 

five core subjects: math, science, language arts (writing), social studies and language arts 

(reading). Examinations require at least 8 hours to complete. Tests are available in English, 

Spanish, French, Braille or audiocassette. Tests can be taken in sections over a one or two day 

period. GED tests for DC residents are administered on selected dates at: 

1. GED Testing Center-State Education Agency (at UDC) 

4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW 20008 

(202) 274-7173 www.dcged.org 

2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 

901 G Street, NW 20001 

(202) 727-0321 

3. DC National Guard Amory 

2001 East Capitol Street, SE 20003 

(202) 685-9790 

4. Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) 1 (Must be locked-up) 

1901 D Street, SE 20003 

(202) 698-3000 

Note: In order to sit for a GED exam you must: (1) be at least 16 years old; (2) not enrolled in 

school during the previous 6 months; (3) pass a GED practice exam. Practice exams are 

administered at the GED Testing Center on 2 nd and 4 th Fridays of each month, between 9am and 

1pm, or at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 901 G Street, NW on Tues, Thurs and Sat. (times 

vary depending on sections taken). The practice test is free. The cost for the full GED exam is 

$50 and partial test is $10 per section. If you fail the test, you only need to retake the section(s) 

that you failed. Retake cost is $10 per section. 

GED Transcript and/or Verification: An official transcript of scores may be requested by mail or 

in person. A transcript of test scores is available to individuals who have earned a GED 

credential by successfully sitting for and passing the GED Exam in the District of Columbia. 

Test records for the years 1997 - 2002 are maintained under social security number. Records 

prior to 1997 are filed by year. The test scores of individual candidates are confidential 

information. An examinee must request in writing that an official score report or verification be 

sent to a specific institution, employer, or other organization. Written requests must include the 

candidate's signature and social security number. 

A "verification" is a written statement under the signature and seal of the GED Administrator of 

the District of Columbia stating the examinee's pass or fail status and the date as confirmed by a 

records search. 

1 Must be locked up in either DC Jail or CTF. Can credit Practice Test results if released prior to test date. 

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Mail completed form along with a money order made payable to GED Testing Center-OSSE to: 

GED Testing and Verifications 

441 4 th Street, NW 370N 


Fees: 

Transcript, each request . . . . . . . $10.00 

Verification, each request . . . . . . $10.00 

(Only Money Orders or Business Checks will be accepted) 

Applicant can get same-day transcripts (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 2:45pm) at GED Testing and 

Verification, Sumner School, 1201 17th Street, NW 

NE 

NW 

GED programs and DC Public Schools and Learning Centers 

(Listed by DC Quadrants) 


601 Edgewood Street, NE #25 20017 

(202) 328-2029 www.aigcd.org 

Classes 9am to noon, 7pm to 9pm. 

Classes available in English or Spanish 

$30. per 10 week session 

Beulah Baptist Learning Center 

5820 Dix Street, NE 20019 

(202) 388-4165 www.beulahbaptistchurch.org 

Classes: Mon, Tues, Thurs 6:30pm to 8:30pm 

Must pay for books 

CEET (Center Empowerment Employment Training) 

600 W Street, NE 20002, (202) 832-4070 

Classes: Mon – Thurs 6pm to 8:30pm 

$50. per 10 week sessions 

MaiAngel Leadership Academy 

49 th and Quarles Streets, NE 20019 

(202) 834-3029, Mai S. Roberts, Angel Anderson, Co-directors 

Mon, Wed, Fri 11am to 5pm 

Booker T. Washington 

1346 Florida Avenue, NW 20009 

(202) 232-6090 

Classes: 6pm to 9pm, Mon – Thurs 



924 G Street, NW 20001 

(202) 772-4344 www.css-dc.org 

Classes: Mon–Fri 1pm to 3pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm No Cost 

Carlos Rosario International 


(202) 797-4700 

Classes: Mon - Fri 8:45am to 11:30pm, 

1pm to 3:45pm, Mon - Thurs 6pm to 9pm 

Classes available in Spanish or English 

$15 registration fee + cost of books 




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NW 

SE 

SE 

GED programs and DC Public Schools and Learning Centers 

(Listed by DC Quadrants) 

C. Phillip Johnson Ministries 

33 K Street, NW 20001 

(202) 216-0390 

Classes: Mon, Tues, Thurs 6:30pm to 8:30pm 


Language, ETC 

2200 California Street, NW 20009 

(202) 387-2222 www.languageetc.org 

Classes (GED): Sundays 9am to 2pm 

Classes in Spanish only. $65. per 3 months 

SED Center (Spanish Educational Development) 

4110 Kansas Avenue, NW 20011 

(202) 462-8848 www.sedcenter.org 

Classes: Sat/Sun 10am to 1pm 

$150 per 10 week session 

Instruction in English 

WISE (Work Force Investment and Social Enterprise) (LAYC) 1474-B Columbia 

Rd. NW, (202) 319-0144 

GED classes part of job readiness curriculum 

Covenant House Washington 

2001 Mississippi Avenue, SE 20020 

(202) 610-9646 www.conventhouse.org 

Classes: Mon – Fri 9:30am to 3pm 

Income Maintenance Administration 

Life Long Learning Center 

2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE #404 

(202) 610-9903 

Classes: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am to noon and 1:30pm to 3:30pm (TANF recipients only) 

Living Wages 

4235 4 th Street, SE 20032 

(202) 574-3961 

Individual tutoring: Mon – Fri 9am to 4pm 

$20 registration; $10 per month 

Marion Barry Professional Learning Center - 4600 Livingston Rd, SE 20032 

(202) 645-3398 

Classes: Tues/Thurs 6pm to 8pm 

Marshall Heights Community Development Corp 

3425 A Street, SE (Green Meadows Ct) 20019 

(202) 584-5410 www.mhcdo.org 

Classes: Mon–Thurs 10am to 1pm (day program) 

Tues –Thurs 6pm to 9pm (evening program) 

P.R. Harris (UDC) 

4600 Livingston Rd, SE 20032 

(202) 645-3495 

Classes: Mon – Thurs 6pm to 8pm 

Must be 18 years old 

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GED (Prince Georges County, MD) 

Maryland does not require applicants to take a GED practice test before sitting for a GED 

(see PG Co, MD Service Chapter) 

B. Adult Basic Education, Literacy, English as Second Language (ESL) 

Literacy programs below are for adults and out-of-school youth, (16 +) who are functioning 

below the eighth grade level, are not enrolled in secondary school, and are beyond the age of 

compulsory school attendance. 

NE 

NW 

Adult Basic Education, Literacy, ESL Programs in DC 

(Listed by Quadrants) 


601 Edgewood Street, NE #25 20017 

(202) 328-2029 www.aohdc.org 

Classes: Mon – Thurs 6:30pm to 9pm. $30 per quarter. 

Notre Dame Adult Education Center 

101 Q Street, NE 20002 

(202) 526-6420 

Classes: Mon – Thurs 6pm to 8pm. Must pay for books. 

CARECEN 

1460 Columbia Road, NW 20009 

(202) 328-9799 www.carecendc.org 

Courses: ESL, Financial literacy 

Classes: Day & Evening. $75. per 10 classes. 

Carlos Rosario International 


(202) 797-4700 

Classes (Family Literacy) 

Wed & Thurs 4pm to 6pm, 6pm to 7pm. No cost to DC residents. 


924 G Street, NW 20001 

(202) 772-4344 www.css-dc.org 

Courses: Conversational Spanish I & II 

Tues/Thurs 5:30pm to 7:30pm. $100. per eight weeks. 

Family Place 

3309 16 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 265-0149 www.thefamilyplacedc.org 

Courses: Basic literacy (in Spanish) 

Classes: Mon – Thurs 6:30pm to 8pm 

Language, ETC 

2200 California Street, NW 20010 

(202) 387-2222 

Courses: (Literacy): Sundays 9am to 11am 

Classes in Spanish only. $40. per 3 months. 




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SE 

Adult Basic Education, Literacy, ESL Programs in DC 

(Listed by Quadrants) 

Literacy Volunteers of National Capital Area 

YMCA Bldg. 1325 W Street, NW 20009 

(202) 387-1772 www.lvanca.org 

Classes at: 924 G Street, NW 20001 

Mon –Thurs 10am – noon. Literacy, Basic Computer Skills 

Maestro 

2440 16 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 234-7125 www.maestrousa.com 

Accent modification; English literacy. 

11-week on-line & classroom instruction. ($400.) 

Must subscribe to SKYPE Online service 

Newcomer Community Service Center 

1628 16 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 462-4330 www.newcomerservice.org 

Courses: ESL (Beginner & Intermediate) 

Classes: Mon-Thurs 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Must buy books ($100) 

SED Center (Spanish Educational Development) 

4110 Kansas Avenue, NW 20011 

(202) 722-4404 www.sedcenter.org 

Courses: ESL, Computer literacy. 

Classes: Sat and Sun 10am to 1pm. $150 per 10 week session 

Washington Literacy Council 

1918 18 th Street, NW, #B2 

(202) 387-9029 (Call for class schedules) 

Courses: Basic, Intermediate literacy. $20 per semester, $100. per year 

Ballou STAY, 3401 4 th Street, SE 20032 

(202) 645-3390 

Classes: 6:30pm to 9pm 

Extended education for 11 th and 12 th graders. 

Vocational: auto mechanics, carpentry, electrical wiring, computer 

repair 

Living Wages 

4235 4 th Street, SE 20032 

(202) 574-3961 

Individual tutoring: Mon – Fri 9am to 4pm 

$20 registration; $50 supply fee 

C. College Admission, Financial Aid 

DC residents enjoy college admission and scholarship opportunities that are not available to 

students in other jurisdictions. Some scholarships are unique to students from selected DC 

schools. Grade Point Average (GPA) is important but students with average (2.5 to 3.0), low 

(1.8 to 2.4) GPA’s and or GED recipients should not be discouraged from seeking a four-year or 

post-secondary trade school education. The widest openings for college admission and 

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scholarship opportunities seem to focus on minority students interested in science, math and 

education degrees. 

Many colleges offer specialized learning programs for students with special education and/or 

learning disable needs. Special Ed and Learning Disabled (LD) are not subjected to the same 

admission standards as traditional students. See college’s website: www 

(Collegename).edu/admissions for detailed information about the Special Ed, LD student 

admission procedure. 

District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP) helps DC high school seniors 

identify the right college and prepare admission and financial aid applications. Provides college 

“last dollar” award scholarships of up to $2,000 (up to five years) to DC public school students, 

to help make up the difference between a student’s resources, financial aid and actual college 

expenses. DC-CAP counselors are available at each DC public high school or contact: DC- 

CAP, 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW 20005 

(202) 783-7933 www.dccap.org 

Greater Washington College Information Center (CIC) helps students of all ages find the 

information they need to enter postsecondary education. Advisors assist students and families 

navigate and negotiate the college admission and financial aid process. Services are available on 

walk-in basis during normal library hours. CIC is located at Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 901 

G Street, NW 20001 (202) 393-1100. www.collegeingo.org. 

College Financial Aid 

DC residents have the benefit of three financial programs for residents seeking to go to college; 

DC TAG, LEAP and DC Adoption. 

1. DC TAG (DC Tuition Assistance Grant) 

Covers the financial difference (up to $10,000) between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public 

colleges and universities throughout the United States. The program also funds up to $2,500 for 

tuition at DC area private colleges and historically black colleges and universities. Eligibility: 

under age 24, DC resident for at least 12 months prior to enrolling; acceptance in an eligible 

college or university. Note: incarcerated persons who are eligible to leave the institution and 

attend classes may apply. To learn which college or university is eligible for DC TAG and to 

apply contact: (202) 727-2824, (202) 727-6436, (877) 485-6751 or visit DC State Education 

Office, 441 4 th St, NW, # 350, 20001. 

2. LEAP (Leveraging Education Assistance Partnership) 

Federal aid grant program administered by DC to assist income eligible, DC residents attend 

postsecondary educational institutions. Awardees receive up to $1,500. per year, up to $9,000. 

over six years. To apply complete online DC OneApp application at www.seo.dc.gov or visit 

State Education Office, 441 4 th Street, NW, # 350 20001 (202) 727-6436. 






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3. DC Adoption (DCAS) 

Undergraduate degree college scholarships for DC residents who were adopted on or after 

October 1, 2001 or lost one or both parents as a result of the events of September 11, 2001. 

Eligibility: under 24 years old, US citizen or eligible non-citizen; high school graduate or GED 

recipient. To apply complete online DC OneApp application at www.seo.dc.gov or visit: State 

Education Office, 441 4 th Street, NW, # 350, 20001 (202) 727-6436. 

4. Below is a list of scholarship popularly awarded to DC undergraduates: 

Bill and Melinda Gates www.gatesfoundation.org 

Provides $5,000 per year for up to 5 years towards unmet college cost. Available to 

students attending Anacostia, Ballou, HD Woodson, Maya Angelou PCS, Thurgood 

Marshall PCS and Friendship Collegiate Academy PCS. 

Brenda V. Smith Scholarship Fund Administered by Our Place, DC (202) 548-2400 

Scholarships for formerly incarcerated women, and their children for tuition, 

correspondence classes, GED fees, textbooks, college application fees, licenses. 

Call Me Mister Scholarship: 

Full scholarship at select southern and northeastern colleges, trade schools and 

universities for African-American males who want to be teachers. 

Apply online: www.multicuturaladvantage.com 

Children with Incarcerated Parents (CHIPS) ScholarCHIPS 

$10,000 scholarships to graduating senior to attend an accredited 4-year college. 

Applications available from the respective school college counselor. 

Chris Cooley Scholarship www.dccollegesuccessfounation.org 

$5,000 per year for up to 5 years. GPA of 2.75 or higher; graduates of either Eastern or 

Spingarn HS. Scholarship administered through the DC College Success Foundation. 

(202) 207-1800 

DC Costco Scholarship 

$5,000 per year for up to 5 years. DC resident; GPA of 2.75 or higher. To apply: 

www.dcostcoscholarship.org or call (202) 207-1800 

DC Department of Employment Services: 

Tuition assistance for DC residents attending a trade, vocational school or apprenticeship 

program. www.does.dc.gov 

DC Office of the State Superintendent (Incarcerated Youth) 

Tuition grants to assist incarcerated youth and young adults (17 -25) pursue 

postsecondary certificate, associates or bachelors degree while in prison. Must be 

eligible for release within 5 years. 

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 441 4 th Street, NW, # 350 20001, Funds 

are administered by the local Department of Corrections. (202) 727-6436 

www.tuitiongrant.dc.gov 

Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship www.gwu,edu 

Full scholarships (4 years) at George Washington University. 

Value over $200,000. GPA 3.45 or higher. Must be DCPS Graduate. 

Joseph A. Beavers www.upo.org 

$10,000 scholarship to college or trade school 

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Education 

List of scholarship popularly awarded to DC undergraduates (Continued): 

Posse Foundation www.possefoundation.org 

Full college scholarship at select college and universities. 

Tuition Assistance Program Initiative for TANF (TAPIT) 

Helps TANF recipients obtain 2 or 4 year college degree. Provides up to $4,000 towards 

books, fees and/or tuition. www.nvcc.org 

5. Selective Service Registration: Male US citizens, dual-nationals and non-citizens 

(including illegal aliens, legal permanent residents, seasonal agricultural 

workers, and refugees) must register for Selective Service. Registration must occur 

within 30 days of his 18 th birthday. If in a hospital, mental institution or prison while 

turning 18 years registration must occur within 30 days after being released if age 26 has 

not yet been reached. Where to register: Forms are available at US Post Offices; DC 

DMV; and online at www.sss.gov Male students who fail to register before turning 26 

years are ineligible for Federal Work Study, Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and are subject 

to a fine and imprisonment. 

Urban Ed, Inc. - 1926 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE 20020 

(202) 610-2344, Fax (202) 610-2355 www.UrbanEd.org 

Roxanne Williams, Program Director 

Educational, leadership and career focused skills training for youth (13 +) and adults. 

A + certification technology skills program and accompanying basic education 

(as needed). 2 and 3 month curricula in PC maintenance, help desk support, LAN support and 

client/server programming. Open course admission. Classes: Mon, Tues, Thurs.10am to 

12:30pm or 5pm to 7:30pm. Students buy class book ($25). 

V.O.T.E.E. (Vocational Opportunities Training and Education/Employment) (CSOSA) 

(202) 220-5721, Fax (202) 220-5321, Luella Johnson, Supervisor 

V.O.T.E.E. services available at: 4923 East Capitol Street, NE (202) 583-0997; 1230 Taylor 

Street, NW (202) 585-7724; 25 K Street, NE (202) 585-7713; 3850 South Capitol St, SE (202) 

585-7627; and 300 Indiana Ave, NW (202) 585-7359; 910 Rhode Island Ave, NE (202) 442- 

1871; Phil Whatley, Learning Lab Specialists (202) 442-1201. 

Educational, basic technology and employability training referrals for persons under CSOSA 

supervision (no age restrictions). Occupational and educational assessments: participants receive 

an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and/or and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) prepared by 

CSOSA staff. Training and employment placement assistance and follow-up. Educational: 

ABE, GED, ESL, core/life skills: employability and job readiness; customer service, 

communication skills, interpersonal skills, skills identification, resume writing, interviewing 

skills, problem solving, ethics, drug free workplace, sexual harassment, keys to keeping a job. 

Washington Literacy Council - 1816 12 Street, NW 20009 (Thurgood Marshall Bldg.) (202) 

387-9029, Fax (202) 387-027, www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org 

Terry Algire, Executive Director, Grace Christiansen, Program Director 

and evening classes available, Mon – Sat 10am to 11am or 5:30pm to 6:30pm. After initial 

groups classes students can elect to receive one hour of small group instruction following by an 

additional hour of 1-1 tutorial support. Cost $20 per semester. Scholarships available 




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Education 

(Greater)Washington Urban League (GWUL) - 2901 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 265-8200, Fax (202) 265-9878, www.gwul.org 

Audrey Epperson, Program Director ext 248 

Hospitality Training Program: (22 yrs +). Job skills training for employment in the hospitality 

field: Beverage mixology; front desk management; housekeeping. Classes Mon – Fri 9:30am to 

3:30pm. No stipend unless referred through DOES. Must have HS diploma or GED. 

Urban Youth Empowerment: (18-21½ yrs): job development and placement; employment 

counseling; personal growth & development; internships; mentoring. Classes held at above 14 th 

Street address. Apply in person at GWUL. 

WISE (Work Force Investment and Social Enterprise) (LAYC) 

3500 14 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 319-0144, (202) 319-0270, Fax (202) 232-2895, Nakia Lynch, Coordinator 

(16-24 yrs), job readiness and GED preparation. 10-week curriculum, Mon-Fri 10am to 3pm. 

Students spend ½ day receiving job readiness courses and ½ day with GED preparation. 

Program facilities GED examination at no cost. DC students receive $100 weekly stipend (apply 

through DOES) and follow-up job placement assistance. Enrollment open to all. Walk-in intake 

and orientation Wednesdays 5pm. 

D. Special Education 

Public school districts are obligated to identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities, 

including children who are home schooled, homeless, wards of the state and children who attend 

private schools. Either a parent or public agency may initiate a request for an evaluation to 

determine if the child has a disability. The disability must include at least one of the following: 

intellectual disability; learning disability; hearing impairment; visual impairment; speech or 

language impairment; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic 

brain injury; and other health impairment. 

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) guides the delivery of special education supports 

and services for the student with a disability. The development of an IEP requires a team effort: 

the parent; the child; the child’s teacher; an individual qualified to interpret the instructional 

implications of the evaluation; a representative of the public agency and other individuals who 

have knowledge of or special expertise regarding the child. 

DC Special Education students are eligible to receive services through their 22 nd birthday. 

Therefore, it is important when representing individuals younger than 21 years old to obtain all 

school records to determine whether he has ever been identified as a special education student. 

(Special education determination is generally established in the IEP.) If the student has 

unfulfilled special education needs he can go to his neighborhood school (with IEP) to re-enroll 

for special education services. 

The DC Superior Court Special Education Panel (202) 879-1406 accepts CJA cases. 

Pro bono legal representation is also available through Children’s Law Center (202) 467-4900 

and Advocates for Justice and Education (202) 678-8060. 

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Halfway Houses, Shelters, Housing 

VI. HALFWAY HOUSES, SHELTERS, HOUSING 

A. Halfway Houses (Residential Reentry Center) 

Department of Corrections 1923 Vermont Avenue, NW (Grimke Bldg.) 

Department of Corrections, Community Release Programs: 

(202) 671-2815, (202) 671-2099, Fax (202) 715-2862, James F. Murphy, Administrator 

Oversight of DOC and PSA placements at EFEC, Extended House, Hope Village and The 

Fairview (formerly Washington Halfway Homes for Women). Clients with verifiable jobs (with 

paystubs) will be placed on the top of the halfway house list. Employment verification letters 

should be sent to Mr. Murphy. 

Privately run CSOSA, DOC & BOP contract facilities: 

Halfway House 

(Residential Reentry Center) 

& Halfway Back Programs 

(The) Fairview 

(Reynolds and Associates) 

1430 G St, NE 20002 

Martha Barnett, Director 

Telephone Population Jurisdiction 

of Prisoners 

(202) 396-8982 

Fax (202) 396-9595 

TTY dial 711 

Women 

DC & Federal 

Halfway Back 

program. 

Placement thru 

CSOSA, Court 

B. Shelters 

D.C. EMERGENCY HOT LINE: (Operated by United Planning Organization) 

(202) 399-7093 or 1-800 535-7252, Delores Britt, Program Manager (202) 238-4719 

This service is the gatekeeper for recognized shelters in DC (adult & family). UPO manages 

hourly tally of available beds. This referral service will attempt to place residents according to 

their needs. Operates hypothermia mobile vans that respond to individuals and families in 

immediate need of shelter. 

Emergency Overnight Shelters (DC) 

AREA SHELTER GENDER HOURS SERVICES NEED 

NW 

Calvary Women’s 


928 5 th St, NW 

(202) 783-6651 

Women, 

elderly & 

mentally ill 

5pm to 8am 

(limited 

availability) 

Breakfast, dinner; shower facilities; 

laundry. Part-time psychiatrist; job 

& life skills program support groups 

and case manager. 

Photo ID 

High 

barrier 

SE 

DC General 

(Families Forward) 

1900 Mass Ave, SE 

(202) 547-5702 

Families Hypothermia 

24/7 

Meals; social services; medical 

clinic; case management; housing 

placement assistance. 

Referrals 

through 

Virginia 

Womens 

Center 

SE 

Dwelling Place 

2812 PA Ave, SE 

(202) 583-7602 

Abused DC 

residents 

over 60 yrs 

24 hour 

emergency 

intake 

Social services: clothing; medical; 

dental housing assistance; 

counseling. Crisis intervention and 

transportation. 

Photo ID 

TB test 

High 

barrier 




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NW 

Dorothy Day 

House 

503 Rock Creek 

Church Rd, NW 

(202) 882-9649 

Families 24 hour 

emergency 

Intake 

Admission is a consensus of 

residents in the house. (Capacity 5 

families) Counseling, daily meals 

(when available), laundry (no 

dryer); No TV and no spanking 

Must be 

referred 

by 

Catholic 

Charities 

NW 

NE/SE 

NW 

NE 

NW 

N/A 

NW 

Georgetown 

Ministry Center 

1041 Wisconsin,NW 

(202) 338-8301 

Harriet Tubman 

DC General Shelter 

Main Hosp Cafeteria 

(202) 547-1924 

Nativity Shelter 

6010 Georgia Ave, 

NW 

(202) 487-2012 

(301) 728-8307 

House of Ruth 

(Madison Shelter) 

651 10 th St, NE 

(202) 547-2600 

John L. Young 

Women’s Center 

119 D Street, NW 

(202) 639-8469 

My Sister’s Place 

(Safe Location) 

(202) 529-5991 

Open Door 

425 2 nd St, NW 

Rear CCNV 

(202) 639-8093 

Men 

Women 

Women 

Women 

Single, 

adult 

women 

Women 

unattached 

Battered 

women, w/ 

children 

Women 

unattached 

18 & older 

Winter 

Shelter Nov- 

Spring 

24 hour 

1 st come 

7pm to 7am 

1 st come 

Daily intake 

@ 4:30pm 

7pm to 7am 

1 st come 

7pm to 7am 

1 st come 

24 hour 

emergency 

children. 

Limited 8–10 bed capacity. No 

meals or services. 

Meals (dinner), shower and 

referrals. Day program w/ rehab 

counselors. 

(Handicap accessible) 

Dinner. 

3 meals daily; must see case 

manager within 3 days of residency; 

day center & other services; 

transportation to job interviews. 

(see this Chapter) 

Case management; job training; life 

skills and drug counseling. 


24 hour hot-line. DV emergency 

shelter & transitional housing; 

support groups for battered women, 

advocacy services, legal and job 

assistance 

No ID 

Required 

High 

barrier 

No ID 

Low 

barrier 

Low 

barrier 

No ID 

Low 

barrier 

No ID 

Low 

barrier 

No ID 

Low 

barrier 

7pm to 7am Meals, showers, no laundry Photo ID 

Hypothermia Shelters (DC) 

High 

barrier 

UPO provides scheduled transportation for shelter residents during the hypothermia season, 

beginning November 1, 2011 and ending March 31, 2012. The service transports residents who 

spent the night in a church based facility where residents must exit the shelter by 7am and 

encouraged to go to day programs where they can receive shelter and services during the daytime 

hours. The day programs provide food, comfort and other life skills support. See 

www.ich.dc.gov for schedule for shelter pick-up and drop-off locations and times. 

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AREA SHELTER Gender SERVICES Hours 

NW Community of Christ 

3526 Mass Ave, NW 

20008 

(301) 728-8307 

Women Box meals; ½ baths Closes at 7am. 

Transportation to 

other day programs 

SE 

SE 

DC General Hosp 

(Main Bldg.) 


20003 

(202) 547-5702 

Johnson Memorial 

Baptist Church 

800 Riggs Rd, SE 

20020 

(301) 728-8307 

Families 

3 hot meals; showers, 

laundry, health care 

Handicap Accessible 

24-hours 

Women Box meals; ½ baths Closes at 7am. 

NW 

SE 

NW 


6010 Georgia Ave, NW 

20011 

(202) 399-2359 

New Covenant Baptist 

Church 

1301 W St, SE 20020 

(202) 728-8307 

Open Door 

425 2 nd St, NW 20001 

(202) 639-8093 

Women 

3 meals, (1) hot; 

showers, laundry 

24-hours 

Women Box meals; ½ baths Closes at 7am 

Women 

3 meals, (1) hot; 

showers, laundry, 

health care 

24-hours 

Emergency Overnight Shelters (Montgomery Co. MD) 

Homeless individuals seeking emergency shelter in Montgomery Co, MD should report to the 

Montgomery County Crisis Center, 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 

(240) 777-4000. Intake available 24 hrs per day. (Located in downtown Rockville). Individuals 

are interviewed by an intake therapist to assess services and placed according to appropriateness 

and space availability. As a condition of shelter placement individual must agree to receive 

recommended case management services (drug treatment, mental health counseling, financial 

planning, and medical care). 

Homeless families seeking emergency shelter in Montgomery Co, MD should report to one of 

three centralized locations of the Department of Health and Human Services, between 9:00am 

and 5:00pm. Must provide proof of residency and photo identification for each family member. 

Families should report to: 

Silver Spring Health and Human Services 


Rockville Health and Human Services 

1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (240) 777-4550 

Germantown Health and Human Services 

12900 Middlebrook Lane, Germantown, MD (240) 777-4448 




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Emergency Overnight Shelter and Transitional Housing (Montgomery Co., MD) 

Shelter Gender Services Need 

Men 

Low Barrier 

Women 

Community Vision 

(Progress Place) 

8210 Colonial Lane 

Silver Spring, MD 

(301) 585-4471 

Community Based 

Shelter 

12250 Wilkins Ave 

Rockville, MD 

20852 

(301) 770-2413 

Gude Drive Shelter 

600 East Gude 

Drive 

Rockville, MD 

(301) 545-5025 

Rainbow Place 

(Presbyterian 

Church) 

215 W. 

Montgomery Ave, 

Rockville, MD 

(301) 762-3363 

Men 

Women 

(duallydiagnosed) 

No Children 

Men 

Women 

Women 

Overnight (Nov-Apr) only. Shelter has no 

beds, residents sleep on floor mats. Access to 

Progress Place services: day program; 

medical; employment; clothing bank. 

Transitional housing, average stay 6 to 9 

months. Case management: employment 

counseling, housing assistance, NA/AA 

meeting. 

Handicap accessible 

Overnight (Year round) Case management 

services (required). On-site social workers to 

help with housing, medical and mental health 

referrals. 

Overnight (Nov-Apr) only. Case 

management; substance abuse and mental 

health referrals. 

Emergency Overnight Shelters Prince George’s Co, MD) 

(see PG Co, MD Service Chapter) 

Must be 

transitioning 

from 

program & 

referred by 

agency 

Referral from 

Mont. Co. 

Crisis Center 

Low barrier 

Emergency Overnight Shelters (Alexandria & Arlington Co, VA) 

Arlington County, VA contracts private homeless services at 5 emergency shelters for men, 

women, families and women (fleeing domestic violence). Walk-ins are accepted, however most 

programs require proof of Arlington County residency. Arlington residents receive priority 

placement. Homeless Services Coordinator, Tony Turnage 

(703) 228-1319, (703) 228-1350. 


Alexandria 

Community Shelter 

2355 B Mill Road 

Alex, VA 22314 

(703) 838-4239 

Adults 

Families 

24-hour shelter; 14-day stay dependent on case 

management plan; 3 meals daily; referrals for 

jobs, counseling, substance abuse, housing 

services. 

Referred 

through city 

agencies or 

recently 

evicted. 

Carpenter’s Shelter 

930 N. Henry Street 

Alexandria, VA 

22314 

(703) 548-7500 

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Adults 

Families 

Substance abuse and mental health counseling; 

case management and job readiness training. 

Residents required to either seek or maintain 

full time employment. Average stay 6 months. 




Referrals 

Alexandria 

social service 

agency.



Emergency Winter 

2049 N. 15 th Street 

Arlington, VA 

(703) 528-3082 

Emergency DV 

(Safe House) 

(703) 237-0881 

(703) 838-4911 

Transitional DV 

(Safe House) 

(703) 237-1147 

Sullivan House 

3103 9 th Road 

Arlington, VA 

(703) 525-7177 

Men 

Women 

Women 

Children 

Women 

Children 

Women 

Children 

Overnight (Nov-Apr) only. 1 st come, 1 st 

served. 

Safe emergency housing. Counseling and 

social service and medical referrals, clothing, 

food, transportation assistance. (Spanish 

spoken) 

Transitional living for women and families 

recovering from domestic violence. Housing 

assistance; life skills, budgeting; substance 

abuse and mental health counseling. 

Transitional living for families stabilizing from 

earlier homelessness. Case management; job 

counseling; crisis intervention, and children’s 

services. Handicap accessible 

C. Transitional Housing & Single Room Occupancy 

Low barrier 

Fleeing 

domestic 

violence 

Referred 

from 

Arlington 

Co. Human 


Referred 

from 

Arlington 

Co. Dept. 

Human 


Calvary Women’s Services , 110 Maryland Ave, NE 20002 

(202) 783-6651, Fax (202) 783-4219, Robin Aycock, Executive Director 

Transitional shelter for homeless (unattached) women. Length of stay according to need. 

Residents matriculate through life skills and case management. Residents must be physically 

able to perform light duty household chores. Self-referrals accepted. 

Christ House - 1717 Columbia Road, NW 20009 

(202) 328-1100, Fax (202) 328-7461, Mary Jordan, John Craig, Intake Coordinators 

Medical care facility for homeless men and women with acute illnesses; agency/hospital referrals 

only; must be ambulatory; most residents discharged via hospital; full-time medical staff, social 

workers, case management. No maximum stay; average stay 35 days. Transportation and escorts 

to doctor appointments. Limited resources for women. 

Coalition for the Homeless – 1234 Massachusetts Ave, NW 20005 

(202) 347-8870, Fax (202) 347-7279, Michael Ferrell, Executive Director 

Transitional rehabilitation homes (4-6 months); must participate in rehabilitation program; no 

wheelchair access. Persons with mental illness must be stabilized on medication or in group 

therapy; meals; employment, housing and financial management counseling; clothing assistance. 

3-5 day intake process. Placement into the Family Apts. through Virginia Williams Family 

Resource Center (202) 526-0017. 

SRO (Sherman Avenue) placements through Coalition for the Homeless, Willie Kershaw (202) 

460-0236, SRO (Sherman Avenue) Site Manager. 

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Anacostia Family Apts 

1322 Anacostia Road, SE 20019 

(202) 575-3501 

Single Room Occupancy 

2822-4 Sherman Ave, NW 20010 

(202) 328-5857 

Park Road Men’s Home 

1318 Park Road, NW 20010 

(202) 328-9680 

Coalition for the Homeless Site Locations 

Spring Road Family Apts 

1433-35 Spring Road, NW 20010 

(202) 726-2203 

Valley Place 

1357 Valley Place, SE 20032 

(202) 610-5560 

Community for Creative Nonviolence (CCNV) 

425 2 nd Street, NW 20001 (Capacity 1200) Handicap accessible 

(202) 393-1909, (202) 393-4409, Rico Harris, Program Manager 

Men/Women - (18-50), First come, first served. Intake line forms daily. 24-hour shelter. Over 

50 yrs or disabled, have priority. 

Applicants must present two forms of ID, including a valid picture ID. 

24-hour transitional housing 6 months to 1 year; dinner (4pm to 6 pm). Residents must agree to 

participate in case management services. Provides toiletries, towels, showers, sheets and 

blankets. Lockers available (residents furnish their own lock). Employment assistance through 

Jobs-Have-Priority (see Employment Chapter) 

Community Family Life Services - 305 E Street, NW 20001 

(202) 347-0511, Fax (202) 347-0520, www.cfls1.org Claudia Thorne, Director 

Transitional Housing: Cilenia Whitted, Program Manager ext 134 

Programs for homeless families; Single Room Occupancy residences for single men and women. 

Case management; employment counseling; budgeting & money management; substance abuse, 

health and wellness counseling; and referral to therapy services. Basic eligibility requirements: 

DC resident, (18 +), income below $19,500 or homeless/in imminent danger of homelessness. 

No walk-ins. Families must be registered on the homeless rolls. 

Transitional Housing: Single Room Occupancy: 

Trinity Arms—(19 families) Milestone Place (35 single men & women) 

Partner Arms – (14 families) 

Freddi House – PO Box 3192, Washington, DC 20010 

(202) 525-1203, Fax (202) 525-1205, Lori Carter, Housing Director 

30 day emergency safe house shelter for women and children victims of domestic violence. Case 

management; intake assessment; individual and group counseling. Must be registered with the 

Crime Victims Compensation Program or Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) 

and have a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) to be accepted into program. 


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Gift of Peace, Missionaries of Charity - 2800 Otis Street, NE 20018 

(202) 269-3313, (202) 635-9788, Sister Lisseria, House Manager 

Residential program (23 men, 11 women) for the elderly and physically or mentally challenged. 

Call for interview 

Harvest House Women’s Program (SOME) - 1307 First Street, NW 20001 

(202) 328-0802, Fax (202) 332-4063, Bonnie McDonald, Program Coordinator 

Transitional housing for unattached; women in substance abuse recovery. Relapse prevention; 

job training; job search; required AA/NA participation. Referrals through other residential drug 

programs, i.e. 2 nd Genesis, RAP, Inc, Maya Angelou (WV). Average stay 120 days. (Seamless 

transfer between programs preferred, SOME does not offer transport to program). 

House of Ruth/Madison Program www.houseofruth.org 

(202) 667-7001, Fax (202) 667-7047, Shirley Malone, Supervisor ext 326 

Emergency shelter and transitional housing program for women and families. 

Intake 5pm – 6:30pm, first-come; 3 meals daily; must make appointment with case manager 

within 3 days of residency; provides transportation to health appointments and job interviews. 

Must stay 6 weeks before referred to Unity Inn. 

A New Way - (Safe Location) (Domestic Violence Program) 

Familyspace - Independent living program for families that have completed a transitional 

housing program. At least one parent must be a recovering addict. Families reside in 

independent units throughout the city. (Shelter Plus program referrals through Community 

Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness.) 

Freedom Place - (Safe location) 

Emergency intermediate housing for abused women and their children. 

Herspace I - (Safe location) 

Emergency intermediate housing for abused women and their children. 

Hope Raising - (Safe location) 

Long term transitional living for abused women and their children. 

New Beginnings - Transitional housing for women in recovery. Dually diagnosed accepted. 

New Pathways - Transitional housing program for dually diagnosed women. Women must be 

assessed by Madison Emergency intake service prior to receiving services. 

Reunified Families - (10 women & their children) 

Mothers must have completed 28-day or longer substance abuse program or document 30 days 

clean; housing; individual and group counseling; parenting classes; and job training; mandatory 

saving program after employed; $20 monthly service fee. 

Three Sisters - Unattached women. Supervised furnished apartments; 24-hour support; case 

management; individual, group counseling; relapse prevention. Program holds 30% residents 

income into a non-interest bearing escrow account until residents leave the program. 

Luther Place Night Shelter (N Street Village) -1333 N Street, NW 20005(202) 387-5464, 

(202) 319-1508, Kristyn Carrillo, Residential Program Manager (Women) Transitional shelter 

for unattached homeless women participating in case management. Substance abuse counseling; 

individual, group, peer counseling; dinner; showers; laundry; social service referrals. Average 

stay 6 to 12 months. Must be referred through case management at Bethany Women’s Center 

(202) 939-2060. Dually diagnosed accepted. 




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Mary House - 4303 13 th Street, NE 20017 (Program office) 

(202) 635-9025, Fax (202) 529-5793 www.maryhouse.org 

1005 Bunker Hill Rd NE 20017 (202) 635-0534 (Operations Office) 

William Murphy, Director, Sharon Murphy, Deputy Director 

24-hour long-term shelter 3-6 months and transitional housing 12-18 months (primarily for 

newly arrived immigrant families); eligibility decided case by case basis. Outreach services: atrisk 

pregnant women, nutritional home visit program; all other services for House participants. 

Mary House operates 8 different sites in Brookland, NE, Takoma Park, Maryland. Cost is based 

on families needs and income. Bosnian Spanish 

Milestone Place (CFLS) - 4860 Fort Totten Drive, NE 20011 

(202) 635-1744, (Fax) (202) 635-3047, Cathy Batson, House Manager 

Adult women, men, elderly, and physically challenged homeless and low-income individuals. 35 

apt. units (1, 2, 3 bedrooms). Employment counseling, case management, p/t nurse. Applicants 

apply at CFLS 305 E Street, NW (202) 347-0511. 

Miriam’s House (N Street Village) www.miriamshouse.org 

(202) 939-2057, Fax (202) 319-1508, Kristyn Carrillo, Program Manager 

Transitional supportive housing for homeless women living with AIDS, some of whom have 

their child(ren) with them; comprehensive in-house services; counselor; personal care aide; 

substance abuse counselor. Must be referred through case management at Bethany Women’s 

Center (202) 939-2060. 

Mt. Carmel House - 471 G Place, NW 20001 (20 women) 

(202) 289-6315, Fax (202) 289-1710, Mary B. Klinkenbergh, Senior Program Manager 

Women’s permanent supportive back-to-work housing program; (25 yrs + with no dependents). 

Case management; life skills; job preparation; psychiatric services by appt. Must have social 

summary (assessment & progress report) from referral source, drug/alcohol-free at least 30 days 

prior to admission, enroll in aftercare program/outpatient program; if have mental illness, must 

demonstrate compliance in treatment. Photo ID and recent medical examination required. 

My Sister’s Place - P.O. Box 29596, DC 20017 www.mysistersplacedc.org 

(202) 529-5261, Fax (202) 529-5984, (Adm. Office), Hotline (202) 529-5991 

Laura Loessner, Director of Programs, l.loessner@mysistersplace.org 

Victims of domestic violence who reside in DC and their children (24 hours, 7 days/week). 24- 

hour emergency shelter; no boys over 12 yrs; 90 days with extension available. Meals; 

employment; housing and legal service referrals; transitional housing for recent victims of 

domestic violence. Support services. DV groups for women and children. 

N Street Village (Recovery Housing) - 1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 939-2057, Fax (202) 319-1508, Kristyn Carrillo, Program Manager 

Toni Greenwood, Program Assistant 

Therapeutic community residence for women with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. 

Individual, group counseling. Supportive housing for an average of 9-18 months during early 

recovery. Must be on DMH rolls and have CSA provider. 

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New Endeavors by Women - 611 N Street, NW 20001 (Moved until March 2014) 

New address: 3252 6 th Street, SE 20032 

(202) 373-1391. Tiffany Lynch, Intake Coordinator 

(202) 682-5825, Fax (202) 371-5653, James Brown, Director of Programs 

24-hour structured, transitional facility; average stay 3-6 months; teaches independent skills 

through housing, employment, living skills and educational programs, case management and 

substance abuse counseling. Must be drug-free 30 days; interested, willing, capable of living 

independently, set and work toward goals; must save 75% of income, which is returned upon 

program completion. Private rooms (with partial walls); residents plan and prepare meals. 

Referrals through agency or person having strong knowledge of candidate. 

Northwest Center - 2702 Ontario Rd, NW 20009 

(202) 483-7008, (202) 483-2857, Fax (202) 332-3459 

Kimberly Rogers, Pregnancy Center Program Director 

Susan Gallucci, Maternity Home Program Director 

Long-term transitional living program for pregnant women. “Pro-Life” approach, encourage 

alternatives to abortion. Pregnancy testing; parenting classes; formula for long-term clients; 

counseling; material assistance, emergency diapers. Spanish 

Oxford Houses, Inc. www.oxfordhouse.org 

240-432-1289, Ms Anna Jones anna.mable@oxfordhouse.org 

(202) 491-4084, Robert Kershaw robert.kershaw@oxfordhouse.org 

Self-supporting, autonomous, self-governing recovery houses; must be sober and drug-free, nondisruptive 

and pay rent; no counselors. AA/NA oriented. Personal interview with respective 

house representatives required. Rents range from $50 to $85 per week depending on the house. 

Area Oxford Houses located DC. Check the Oxford House website for house locations in other 

parts of the country. 

Fenway 

1387 Locust Road, NW 20012 

(202) 829-2643 

Foote Street 

5609 Foote St, NE 20019 

(202) 386-1455 

Grant Circle 

451 Delafield Pl, NW 20011 

(202) 525-2065 

DC Oxford Houses (Women) 

McDonald Place 

31 McDonald Pl, NE 20003 

(202) 506-7566 

Randolph 

523 Randolph St, NW 20011 

(202) 726-2439 

Shepherd Street 

310 Shepherd Street, NW 20011 

(202) 5061763 

Texas Avenue 

4808 Texas Ave, SE 20019 

(202) 564-0517 

Missionaries of Charity, Queen of Peace - 3310 Wheeler Rd, SE 20032 

(202) 562-6890, (202) 562-5157 Sister Maria Bernadette, Mother Superior 

Residence for pregnant women and their child (ren) under 3 years old; must leave 6-weeks post 

delivery; in-person interviews Mon-Sun 4:30pm (except Thursday). Women under 18 years 

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RAP, Inc (Emergency and Transitional Housing) - 1949 4 th Street, NE 20002 

(202) 462-7500, Fax (202) 462-7507, Ron Clark, Program Manager 

Emergency beds for single adult men living with HIV/AIDS maximum stay of 30 days; and 

transitional housing for single men and women for a 6 month maximum. Intensive case 

management; medical care; individual counseling, group seminars. 

Southeast Veterans Service Center 

(Women) 840 Chesapeake Street, SE 20032 

(202) 561-8387, Fax (202) 561- 8383, Greg Crawford, Director 

Transitional housing, SRO and drop-in center for eligible veterans. 

Veterans progress through housing, employment, treatment opportunities. Apartment style 

transitional housing (up to 1 year); SRO (pay percentage of income); drop-in center (case 

management; showers; laundry, NA/AA meeting; job search assistance). Eligibility: DD 214 

(honorable discharge), 60 days drug and alcohol free. Housing and SRO applicants apply at 

Veteran’s Hospital, 50 Irving Street, NW (202) 745-8629, Kevin Morton, Contact. 

Shalom House (SOME) - 1876 4 th St, NE 20002 (SOME) 

(202) 832-3451, Fax (202) 832-3454, Fran Brown-McCall, Director 

Long-term, temporary housing for 90 single previously homeless persons (45 men, 45 women) 

with TAP certification; shared community and independent living facility; individual rooms, 

shared bathrooms, kitchens; special floor for ambulatory, handicapped and elderly. $400 

security deposit; rent – 30% gross income, fixed income residents 25%; social service referrals. 

SOME (So Others Might Eat) - 71 O Street, NW 20001 

(202) 797-8806, Fax (202) 265-3849 www.some.org Richard Gerlach, Director 

Housing programs with services: emergency assistance; substance abuse rehabilitation; case 

management; job training and housing programs. Applicants must be eligible to receive DC and 

Federal Public Housing. Case managers assist participants obtain permanent housing. 

Zagami House 

1701 19 th Street, SE 20002 

(202) 292-4407 

Barnaby 

740 Barnaby St, SE 20032 

(202) 292-4420 

Thea Bowman House 

4065 Minn. Ave, NE 20019 

(202) 399-1385 

Harvest House 

1307 First Street, NW 

(202) 328-0802 20001 


2812 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 

(202) 583-7602 20020 

SOME – Transitional Housing (Families) 

Case management, credit counseling, life skills, and 

child care. 

Case management, credit counseling, life skills, and 

child care. 

Case management for homeless families. 10 unit 

apartment Bldg + 4 townhouses on O Street, NW 

(2 year max stay) 

Residents transition for Maya Angelou residential 

treatment program in West VA (see Substance 

Abuse Chapter). Job readiness program for 

homeless women recovering from addictions. 

7 bed shelter for seniors (60 yrs +) who have been 

physically abuse or financially exploited. 

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Anna Cooper House 

1338 R Street, NW 20009 

(202) 328-6644 

Freedom House 

2125 18 th Street, SE 20020 

(202) 797-8806 

Jeremiah House 

#2 18 th Street, SE 20003 

(202) 543-4901 

Shalom House 

1876 4 th Street, NE 20002 

(202) 832-3451 

SOME - Long-term Housing Programs 

D. Public and Subsidized Housing Programs 

Single rooms, common social areas and shared baths 

for unattached men and women. Must have income 

SSI, IDA, Housing Choice Voucher eligible. 







Single rooms rented on sliding scale to persons 

who are transitioning from homelessness. 

Must have income SSI. IDA, Housing Choice 

Voucher eligible. 

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) administers 3 subsidized housing 

programs for eligible US citizens; lawful permanent residents; refugees; asylees; persons granted 

withholding of deportation/removal; victims of trafficking. Undocumented immigrants are NOT 

eligible for public housing and Section 8 benefits. 

(1) Public housing: government owned housing accommodations managed by DCHA. Public 

housing consists of various multi-unit apartment and townhouse communities located throughout 

the city. (2) Housing Choice Voucher-Tenant Based Program (HCVP) (formerly known as 

Section 8): rental assistance to tenants who reside in privately owned, DCHA approved 

accommodations. HCVP subsidized units are managed by private landlords and monitored by 

DCHA guidelines. HCVP awardees can transfer their eligibility to other HCVP participating 

jurisdictions. (3) Housing Choice Voucher Moderate Rehabilitation-Project Based Vouchers 

(formerly known as Section 8 Mod): tenants reside in designated units within privately owned 

housing communities. “Mod” awardees cannot transfer their eligibility to other “non-Mod” 

rental units or to other jurisdictions. 

To apply for public housing the applicant or his designed representative must call DCHA’s 

Client Services Center at (202) 435-3245 between 8:30am to 4:30pm to schedule an appointment 

to meet with a representative. Appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 

DCHA, 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, # 178, 20002. 

(Expect to receive an appointment date at least 6 weeks from the date of your call.) 

Applications are also available online at: www.dchousing.org 

Submit applications on-line or in person on your appointment date or by mail to: DCHA, Client 

Services Center, 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, # 178, Washington, DC 20002 

After a completed application is submitted to DCHA: 

1. Applicant will receive confirmation from DCHA acknowledging receipt of their 

application. The receipt only acknowledges that application was received and that the 




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applicant is placed on waiting list for further consideration. (The applicants eligibility 

will not be reviewed until the application reaches the top of the list.) 

DCHA Housing Program Waiting List: The applicant’s place on the waiting list is determined 

by the date and time the application was received and the applicant’s placement priority, if any. 

DCHA maintains separate waiting lists for each placement preference. The applicant will 

receive priority if: 

Homeless 

Living in unit declared unfit for habitation 

Physically unable to gain access to the unit 

Paying more than 50% on your income toward rent 

DCHA reports thousands of applicants on each of the housing placement waiting lists. 

Applicants can expect to be on a waiting list for at least 8 years before their application reaches 

the top of the list. Applicants are expected to notify DCHA immediately, if they change 

addresses. DCHA will drop applicant from the waiting list if their correspondence is not 

answered or “returned to sender.” Applicants may check on their application status online. 

www.dchousing.org 

When the application reaches the top of the waiting list, the applicant will be invited, via letter, 

to DCHA for a final interview. Applicant’s eligibility for the program will be examined at this 

time. Applicant can be denied eligibility if applicant or a household member was arrested, or 

involved with violent or drug-related criminal activity. 

If an applicant is denied, the applicant can file a grievance appealing the findings of the 

examiner. The grievance must be filed, in writing, within one year after the event which 

applicant is appealing. Signed grievances must be taken or mailed to: 

Office of Fair Hearings 

1133 North Capitol Street, NE # 317 


E. Community Housing for Convicted Sex Offenders 

Unlike twenty-three other states 2 the District of Columbia does not have “written” geographic 

restrictions limiting where a convicted sex offender can live, visit or work. However, if the sex 

offender 3 is on probation, parole or supervised release she will be supervised at a heightened 

supervision level through the CSOSA Sex Offender Unit (SOU). SOU Community Supervision 

Officers (SOU-CSO) will review the living arrangements and determine whether the place to live 

2 Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, 

Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, West 

Virginia. 

3 If CSOSA determines that a client has a history of sexually offensive behavior (charged or uncharged), or reveals 

information of any uncharged sex offense the offender will be considered a sex offender and supervised by the Sex 

Offender Unit. 

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(or work) chosen is in the best interest of the community. If the SOU-CSO determines that the 

place chosen is not in the best interest of the community she will be ordered to immediately find 

another place to live. Certain classifications of sex offenders cannot live or work in the same 

house with minors, even if the minors are her own children and not a subject in the offense. 

Many transitional living, single room occupancy and assisted housing for seniors programs 

require the applicant to be eligible for Public Housing before entering the program. When 

applying for transitional housing, first check to see whether the program receives local or federal 

housing support. Federal law prohibits Registered (Class A) Sex Offenders from living in or 

visiting public housing facilities. Independent housing programs that receive federal housing 

support are also required to abide by the federal law prohibiting sex offenders. 

For more information about living opportunities for persons with sex offenses, contact ORD at 

202 628-1200. 

Note: Registered (Class A) Sex Offenders are prohibited from living in housing programs 

that are supported by local and federal public housing funds. Failure to disclose or lying on 

the application can lead to criminal prosecution. 

Halfway Houses (Residential Reentry Centers) 

Convicted sex offenders returning to the community from prison or jail are required to transition 

through a Residential Reentry Center (halfway house) or an independent housing arrangement 

that is approved by CSOSA. To date, CSOSA will not accept a transitional housing arrangement 

if the sex offender is coming out of prison and going directly into an emergency shelter. There is 

only one DC halfway house that accepts sex offenders (women) transitioning from prison. 

Residents stay between 90 and 120 days. Hundreds of DC convicted sex offenders become 

eligible for release from prison throughout the course of a year. Persons without a pre-approved 

independent housing placement can remain in prison for several months, even years beyond their 

eligible release date while waiting for one of the coveted spots. 

F. Day Programs/Drop-in Centers 

Day programs and Drop-in Centers provide an array of social, medical and educational services 

to individuals and families who desire to be involved in structured, supervised activities during 

the day time hours. Day programs may offer self-laundry, showers, meals (breakfast and/or 

lunch) medical services, recreation activities, educational opportunities, housing location 

assistance, job counseling and referrals as well as telephone, internet and mail services for 

homeless persons. 

Behrend-Adas Israel Senior Fellowship - 2850 Quebec Street, NW 20008 

(202) 363-7530, Fax (202) 362-0911 www.adasisrael.org Aviva Atkin, Contact Person 

Kosher lunches to seniors 65+ and anyone in need (contribution). Provides social services; 

educational services; health and fitness; flu shots; field trips and referrals. Activities include 

weekly art; dance and body movement. Mon-Fri 10am to 3pm. Call first. Public Transportation: 

Cleveland Park Metro station and Metro bus line L2. 




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Bethany’s Women’s Center (N Street Village) - 1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 939-2060, Fax (202) 232-9517, www.nstreetvillage.org 

Evelyn Green, Program Manager 

Day Shelter 7:30am to 4 pm (weekdays) 9am to 4pm (weekends and holidays). Showers, 

laundry, clothing, activities, mail, phone, and meals. 

Welcome Sessions (Information about N Street Village programs) 9:15am-10am (Mon, Tues, 

Thurs). Breakfast Mon - Fri 8am to 9am; weekends and holidays 9:30am to 10am; Lunch noon 

to 1pm (weekends and holidays noon to 12:30pm.) Case management; AA/NA meetings Mon – 

Fri 3pm to 4pm (Mon) Sat 11am to noon. Handicap accessible. Nearest metro station: 

McPherson Square, bus line: 52 and 54. 

Capitol Hill Group Ministry (Day Hospitality Center/Shirley’s Place) 

1338 G Street SE (202) 544-3150, Fax (202) 544-5410, Ms. Wilcox, Program Assistant 

www.capitolhillgroupministry.org Day Hospitality Center for homeless families. Laundry 

equipment and supplies, showers, lunch and other hygiene services. Case management to help 

find housing. Nearest Metro station: Potomac Avenue; Metro bus lines: 32, 36 & 39. Mon-Fri 

8am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 6pm. 

Friendship Place - 4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 20016 www.cchfp.org 

(202) 364-1419, Fax (202) 364-8767 Jean Michael Giraud, Executive Director 

Resource Center Mon – Fri 8:30pm to 4pm: medical care Mon, Wed, 8:30am to 4:30pm: job 

counseling; street outreach; case management; referrals. Acupuncture for pain Tues 10am to 

noon. Mental health counseling Thurs 1pm to 4pm. Weekday cooling center. Mail and phone 

services available. Handicap accessible. Food is usually offered at the Drop-In Center (party, 

snacks, sandwiches, fruit, etc). No income restrictions. Nearest Metro station: Tenleytown. 

Georgetown Ministry Center - 1041 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 20007 

(202) 338-8301, Fax (202) 298-8310 www.georgetownministrycenter.org 

Gunther Stern, Director; Roy Witherspoon, Outreach Coordinator 

Social Service Center Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat and Sun 10am-2pm (case worker; psychiatrist 

and medical clinic each one a week); street outreach; winter shelter from November through 

Spring (limited to people who frequent shelter on regularly). Showers and laundry seven days a 

week. Mail and phone services available. Nearest Metro bus lines: 32, 34, 36 & 38B and DC 

Circulator. Also handicap accessible and assistance with getting photo id’s, social security cards 

and other forms of identification. 

Hermano Pedro DC (Catholic Charities) 

3211 Sacred Heart Way NW (16 th & Park Rd. NW) 20010 

(202) 246-6643, Fax (202) 232-5426, Iona Sebastian, Program Coordinator 

Multicultural Day Shelter hours: Mon - Fri 7am to 4pm and hypothermia shelter. Breakfast 8am 

to 9am; lunch noon to 1pm (Mon to Fri); showers: (Mon- Fri.) men 7am to 10am, women 10am 

to 11:30am; laundry Mon. Wed. and Fri. 8am to 2pm ; crisis counseling; group therapy; clothing 

men 9am to 10am and women 10am to 11:30am; emergency rental and utility assistance; 

referrals. AA meeting 9am and NA meeting Mon Wed. and Fri 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Motivational 

movies 1pm-3:30pm (MWF). Nearest Metro station: Columbia Heights and Metro bus lines: 53, 

54, S2, H2, and H3 & H4. Spanish 

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Isaiah House - 75 Hanover Place, NW 20001 (rear) (SOME) 

(202) 797-8806 ext. 1068, Fax (202) 387-2798, Nicole Bennett, Manager 

Day program for homeless with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Mon to Fri 8am to 

4pm. Therapeutic and recreational activities; individual and group counseling; case management; 

breakfast and lunch; showers and laundry; crisis intervention and educational services and phone 

for clients. To schedule an intake call (202)7970-8806 x.1108. Handicap accessible. Metro bus 

lines: P6, 80 & X. 

Montgomery Avenue Women’s Center - 12250-C Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852 

(301) 984-7765, Fax (301) 984-0902, Audra Cannon, Operations Director 

Women (18+) without children. Day Shelter. Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm, Sun-Sat 8am to 2pm. 

Breakfast street homeless women only 8am-9am, lunch noon to 1pm. Snack Mon- Fri 3pm to 

4pm. Day activities: substance abuse counseling; life skills; job readiness and computer classes; 

yoga; crocheting; jewelry making and games. Referrals from police and other agencies. Showers 

and laundry (seven days week) for street homeless only. Handicap accessible. Nearest Metro 

Station: Twinbrook Metro station, Metro bus line: J5. 

Spanish 

Progress Place - 8210 Colonial Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910 

(Georgia Ave & Silver Spring Ave) www.shepherdstable.org 

(301) 585-4471, Fax (301) 587-8824, John Eckenrode, Director Social Services 

Interfaith Works Community Vision. Day program for single and homeless adults. Case 

management; mental health services; substance abuse counseling; employment assistance; 

showers and laundry facilities. Breakfast Mon – Fri 8am to 8:30am; and lunch noon to 12:30pm 

for clients engaged in case management. Emergency hypothermia shelter (Nov 1 to Mar 31). 

Shepherd’s Table (301) 585-6463, Jackie Coyle, Executive Director Sun-Sat 8am to 8pm. 

Dinner Sun-Sat 6pm to 7:30pm; eye clinic Tues 10am to 2pm for adults 18+; income must be 

below the Federal Poverty guidelines; have no medical insurance that covers eye care and must 

be referred by an authorized Montgomery County government or private nonprofit agency; 

clothes closet Wed 9:30am to noon. Resource Center Wed 10am to noon and 6pm to 7:30pm; 

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 1pm – 2pm; Sat, Sun 6pm-7:30pm. Mail and phone services available; 

bus tokens; help with cost of prescriptions; legal assistance and mental health counseling. 

Montgomery County residents only. Nearest Metro Station: Silver Spring. 

Rachel’s Women’s Center - 1222 11 th Street, NW 20001 

(202) 682-1005, Fax (202) 682-8648, www.rachaels.org 

Dawn Swan, Executive Director, Michelle Durham, Program Manager 

Day center for homeless women (18+). Mon - Fri 7am to 4pm (close Tues at 3pm); Sat 9am to 

3pm. Open holidays 8am to 4pm. Breakfast Mon - Fri 7:45am to 8am Continental breakfast Sat 

7:45am to 8am; lunch noon to 1pm; hot lunch Sat 12noon to 1:30pm; personal hygiene facilities; 

social workers; case manager on site; legal services clinic Sat.12:30pm to 2pm; use of 

computers; permanent housing program (must follow certain criteria’s to be eligible for the 

program) life skills; and NA meeting 10 am to 11am (Mon-Sat). Tokens for medical 

appointment. Mail and phone services available. Nearest Metro station: Mt. Vernon 

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Some Others Might Eat (SOME) - 60 O Street, NW 20001 

(202) 797-8806, Fax (202) 265-3849, www.some.org Richard Gerlach, Manager 

Breakfast 7am to 8:30am everyday; lunch 11:30am to 1:30pm; clothing (men) 8:30am to 

9:30am; (women and children) Tues-Fri 10am to 11am. Shower hours (daily): men 6:45am to 

8:30am; women and children 1pm to 2pm and restroom facilities for homeless. Health services 

daily hours: 8am to 4pm. Nearest Metro Station: New York Avenue Metro station and Metro 

bus lines: P6 and 80. 

Walker Mill Baptist Church - 6801 Walker Mill Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 

(301) 808-4992, Fax (301) 350-5955, Pastor Vandy Kennedy, Contact Person 

Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm; food pantry Thurs 10am to 2pm. 

Share Program client pays $17 and receives $55 dollars’ worth of groceries; NA/AA counseling 

and support Thurs 7pm to 9pm; day care (ages 2-12) center and after school program (ages 6- 

12); youth community service program Sat 10am to 1pm. Garden program individuals can come 

and plant their on vegetables. Boxing gym open Mon-Fri 5pm to 8pm (ages 8-18). Handicap 

accessible. Nearest Metro Station: Addison Road and Metro bus line: P12. 

G. Emergency Food/Soup Kitchens/Thrift Stores 

Additional listings can be found in the Emergency Food and Shelter Directory available through 

Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington 1426 9 th Street; NW 

(202) 234-6300 or visit: www.dcfoodfinder.org 

Emergency Food 

Proof of residence is typically required; always call to verify food availability. 

Northwest 

19 th Street Baptist Church - 4606 16 th Street, NW 20011 

(202) 829-2773, Fax (202) 291-6877, www.everyblessing.org 

Deacon Sandra LeSesne, Contact Person 

Emergency food baskets non-perishables items and occasionally fresh meat Wed & Fri 9:30am 

to noon. Referrals from Change; Inc. (202) 387-3725 and Capital Area Food Bank. Metro bus 

lines: 52, 54 & S-1, S-2, S-4. 

6 th Presbyterian Church - 5413 16 th Street, NW 20011 www.sixthpresbyterian.org 

(202) 723-5377, Fax (202) 723-8416, Suzanne Kramer, Director 

12:30pm to 2pm every 2 nd and 4 th Wed of the month must call first. Emergency food (person 

may only receive a food bag twice.) Food can be obtained for another person by calling and 

presenting their ID before noon on distribution day). Metro bus lines: 53 & 54 


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Amour House (Scripture Church Community Life Center) - 1331 9 th Street, NW 20001 

(202) 483-9400, Elder Parker, Contact Person 

Food bags Tues-Fri 10am to 3pm (non-perishable items; fresh meat and can vegetables when 

available) should call first. Computer training, GED, counseling and employment and career 

development (resume writing, SF171 and interview skills). Nearest Metro station: Mt. 

Vernon/Convention Center and metro bus lines: DC Circulator and 70 buses. 

Barney Senior Program – 504 Kennedy Street, NW 20011 

(202) 939-9020, Fax (202)-939-5755, Edwinta Jenkins, Project Director 

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm. Seniors 60+ – Wards 1 & 4. Comprehensive services: social 

services, recreation/socialization, health education, hot noon-time meals, transportation, and 

nutrition programs. Barney provides “curb-to-curb” transportation at five of our nutrition center 

locations. (Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets only). Metro bus lines: E2, E3, E4. 

Bread for the City - www.breadforthecity.org 

(202) 332-0440 – 1525 7 th Street, NW 20005 (Nearest Metro: Shaw Metro bus 70) 

(202) 561-8587 – 1640 Good Hope Road, SE 20032 (Metro bus lines: P2, P6 and 90) 

George Jones, Executive Director 

Once a month provides 3-day emergency non-perishable food bags, fresh meats; vegetables and 

fruits when available for residents living in NW, SE or SW with dependents under 18 yrs; and 

seniors 60+ and/or work disabled. Clothing room at SE Center, Tues-Thurs 10am to 2pm. 

Change, Inc. - 1413 Park Road, NW 20005 

(202) 387-3725, Fax 202-387-3729, Gracie Rolling, Executive Director 

Workshops on income management; GED; employment and job development, life skills and job 

readiness (Fri 10am). Vegetables and fruits Wed & Thurs 10:30am to 11:30am. Food bags 

(perishable and non-perishable items) Mon-Fri 9am to noon. Clothes Closet Tues 10:30 am – 

11:30 am call first. (Wards 1 and 4 residents only). Nearest Metro: Columbia Heights 

(Green/Yellow Line). Spanish 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program 

2901 14 th Street, NW 20001 (202) 535-1980, Nearest Metro: Columbia Heights 

3720 MLK Jr. Ave, SE 20020 (202) 715-7696, Nearest Metro: Anacostia 

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4pm. Groceries for pregnant, baby w/i the past year, breast-feeding (and not 

on WIC); seniors age 60 yrs +. Must provide: photo ID, proof of DC address, proof of income, 

proof of age and residence of children, proof of age for seniors, and SSN. 

Community Family Life Services - 305 E Street, NW 20001 

(202) 347-0511, Fax (202) 347-0520, www.cflsdc.org 

Claudia Thorne, Executive Director 

Tues 10am to noon food bags, Wed and Thurs clothing for women and Fri 10am to noon for 

men. Transitional housing (must be formerly homeless) shelter; afterschool program 3pm to 6pm 

(ages 6-12) and summer camp 9am to 5pm (ages 6-12). Must live in Ward 6. Nearest Metro: 

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Dorothy Day Catholic Worker - 503 Rock Creek Church Road, NW 20010 

(202) 882-9649 or (202) 829-7625, www.dccatholicworker.wordpress.com 

Kathy Boylan, Colleen McCarthy, Contact Persons 

Food distribution and clothing Wed 9am to 11:30am to the homeless. Transitional housing for 

women with children involved with case manager length, of stay at least 1 yr+. Residents must 

either be in school or work. Nearest Metro station: Georgia Avenue/Petworth; Metro bus: 70 and 

H8. 

Emmaus Services for the Aging -1426 9 th St, NW 20002 www.emmausservices.org 

(202) 745-1200, Fax (202) 745-1246, Rinaldo Washington, Contact Person 

Emergency groceries to seniors (60+). Delivers groceries to seniors Mon-Fri. 9am to 5pm. Day 

program and lunch program. Deliver lunches to home bound senior and delivers groceries to 

seniors 3 rd Sat of each month. Ward 2 residents only. Handicap accessible. Nearest Metro 

station: Mt. Vernon/Convention Center; Metro bus: line 70. 

Family Place (Mt Pleasant) - 3309 16 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 265-0149, Fax (202) 483-0650 www.thefamilyplacedc.org 

Haley Wiggins, Program Director 

Mon-Thurs Lunch 11:45am to12:30pm. emergency diapers; baby furnishings equipment; 

clothing give away 9am to 5pm (Mon-Fri (when available)). ESL and computer classes Mon - 

Thurs 9am to11:30am, 12:30pm to 3pm. Family literacy classes Mon-Thurs 9am to 11:30am, 

12:30pm to 3pm. Prenatal classes Wed 12:30pm to 2:30pm, domestic violence counseling Tues 

12:30pm-2pm and nutrition classes Mon 9:30am to 11:30am and Fri 10am to 12noon. Childcare 

provided for children (2 months to 5 yrs) for participants attending classes. Nearest Metro: 

Columbia Heights; Metro bus: S2 & S4. 

Spanish 

Foggy Bottom Food Pantry - 1920 G Street, NW 20006 

(202) 331-1495, Fax (202) 530-0406 www.theunitedchurch.org George Madill, Contact 

eligible recipients can receive a bag of canned foods and other groceries Jan thru Oct 2 nd and 4 th 

Sat of every month, 10am to noon and Nov & Dec 1 st & 3 rd Sat. DC residents only, must show 

proof of residency, 2 nd form of proof: income must be below the DC Poverty guidelines: public 

assistance, Medicaid and Medicare. Nearest Metro station: Farragut North; Metro bus lines: 32 

& 36. 

Food Depot Program (Central Union Mission) www.missiondc.org 

(202) 745-7118 ext 260, Tracy Duncan, Coordinator wwwFoodDepot@missiondc.org 

Pre-approved program participants are eligible to receive one bag of food 2 xs month. DC 

resident; referred by agency or pre-approved by Food Depot. Hours for food pickup: Mon – Fri 

9am to 5pm. 

Food for All Program - 1810 16 th Street, NW 20009 

(301) 738-7122, (202) 489-8676, Fax (301) 738-7123, Peter Sage, Director 

Mon-Sat 9am to noon and 3pm to 7pm. Food (non-perishables; perishables; pastas; packaged 

goods) for needy families and emergency food services delivery to the home bound and young 

mothers clients must be home Sat between 9am to 1pm by referral only. Nearest Metro station: 

U Street; Metro bus: 90 & 92. 

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Immaculate Conception Church - 1315 8 th Street NW 20001 

(202) 332-8888 www.immaculateconceptionchurch.org Jean Allen, Contact Person 

Emergency food (non-perishable) Mon-Tues and Thurs - Fri 9am to 5pm (office closed Wed). 

Require proof of residence within a 20 block radius. Nearest Metro station: Mt. Vernon, 

Convention Center and Metro bus line s 70 and 79 

Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen - 3310 Wheeler Road, SE 20032 

(202) 562-6890, Soup kitchen daily 8:30am to 10:30am. Nearest Metro Station: Congress 

Heights Metro Center and metro bus line M8. 

Helping Hands Food Distribution Ministry - 602 N Street NW 20001 

(202) 289-4480, Barbara Jordon, Contact Person 

Food distribution every other Tues (must be registered) 10am to 2pm. Emergency food offered 

anytime. Elderly, homeless, disabled, and low-income living in DC, MD, or VA. Nutritional 

training. Must meet eligibility guidelines. Must provide proof of income. Nearest Metro station: 

Metro Center, Mt. Vernon/Convention Center; Metro bus: 70 and DC Circulator. 

National City Christian Church – 5 Thomas Circle NW 20005 www.nationalcitycc.org 

(202) 232-0323, Deloris Ruddock, Food Pantry Director 

Limited food pantry Wed 10am to 1pm (call ahead). Provides snacks for the homeless. Provides 

balanced selection of canned meats, beans, vegetables, fruits, starches (rice, spaghetti, etc.). 

Nearest Metro station: Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center; Metro bus: 54. 

Newcomer Community Service Center - 1628 16 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 462-4330, Vilay Chaleunrath, www.newcomerservice.org 

Staple food 9am to 4:30pm (Mon-Fri) Metro bus: 54, S2. 

Spanish, Cambodian, Laotian, Vietnamese & French 

Northwest Settlement House www.nwsh.org 

474 Ridge St, NW 20001-Nearest Metro station: Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center 

1525 Newton St, NW 20010 – Nearest Metro Station: Columbia Heights; Metro bus: 52 

(202) 487-8698 Mark Andersen, Director Social Services 

Grocery bags Tues-Sat 9am to 5pm. Must call first to make appointment, have ID, and DC 

residency. 

Open Door Shelter - 425 2 nd Street NW 20001 

Rev. Alberta Jackson, Director (202) 639-8093, (Women) Dinner daily (5:30pm). Shelter 7pm to 

7am. Metro bus: D6, P6 and DC Circulator. 

St. Columba’s Episcopal Church - 4201 Albemarle Street NW 20008 

(202) 363-4119 www.columba.org Contact Rose Duncan rduncan@columba.org 

Water Ministry 11:30am to 1pm September (starting Mon after Labor Day) to 2 nd week in June 

(Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri.) (sign up at 10:30am). Showers, laundry, lunch. Nearest Metro station: 

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St. George’s Episcopal Church, Kwanzaa Kitchen - 160 U Street NW 20001 

(202) 387-6421 www.stgeorgesdc.org Contact Anyone 

Free breakfast and dental screening call first 9am to 11:30am every other Sat. Metro bus: 70, 79 

& 96. 

Thrive DC (formerly Dinner Program for Homeless Women) 

1525 Newton St NW 20010 

(202) 737-9311, Fax (202) 347-7217 www.thrivedc.org 

email: Alicia@thrivedc.org Alicia Horton, Executive Director 

Breakfast for men and women Mon-Fri 8:30am to 11:00 am; dinner for women & children only 

Mon -Fri 3:00 pm to 6pm; Mon-Sat Emergency food pantry; Nearest Metro station: Columbia 

Heights and metro bus lines S4 & S2. 

The Welcome Table: Church of the Epiphany - 1317 G Street, NW 20005 

(202) 347-2635, Fax (202) 347-7621, www.epiphanydc.org Contact: Randolph Charles 

Breakfast 8:45am Sun only – sign up starts at 6am and lunch Franklin Sq. Park 14 th and I Streets 

Tues 1pm. Nearest Metro station: Metro Center (13 th Street exist); Metro bus: 54, P6. 

Northeast 

Antioch Baptist Church of Deanwood - 1105 50 th Street NE 20019 

(202) 399-8118 http://www.antiochabc.org Contact Ms. Hunter 

Emergency food pantry Mon-Fri 10am to 2pm. Primarily serves Ward 7 residents, but will serve 

people living outside Ward 7 depending on circumstance. Must call first to make appointment. 

Written referral from social service agency needed. Proof of DC residency is required. Nearest 

Metro station: Deanwood; Metro bus: U4 & W4. 

Calvary Food Bank - 600 W Street, NE 20002 

(202) 635-9053, Fax (202) 269-4031, www.gmchc.org Daniel Thornton, Contact Person 

Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am to 3pm. Emergency food pantry Fri 10am to 1pm by appointment only. 

Referral required for families and senior citizens. Clothing bank Mon – Fri 10am to 3pm, WIC 

Program by appointment. Must have ID. Handicap accessible. Nearest Metro station: Rhode 

Island Avenue; Metro bus: P6 & D8. 

Food Center of Ward 7 (Peace Lutheran Church) - 4929 Ames Street NE 20019 

(202) 398-5503 Ms. Yvonne Brown, Contact 

Emergency food pantry Mon-Thurs 10am to 2pm. Ward 7 Resident, referrals from social worker 

and must be verified by agency, photo ID and proof of income and residency required. Call 

ahead to check if food is available. Nearest Metro station: Benning Road; Metro bus: U8. 


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Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church - 25 53 rd Street NE 20019 

(202) 398-3411 http://www.hughesmemorial.org Ms. Hall, Contact Person 

Food pantry available Fri 10am to 12pm, must sign up first. Clothes closet available 2 nd 

Saturday of every month (except July and August) from 11am to 1pm. SHARE Program a 

basket of groceries for the price of $18 (valued at $35-$40) available monthly (usually on every 

4 th Saturday, sign up is required. Photo ID and proof of residency required. Metro bus: 97 & U6 

Lutheran Church of the Reformation - 212 East Capitol Street, NE 20003 

(202) 543-4200, Fax (202) 543-4201 www.reformationdc.org Karen Carlson, Contact 

Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. Food bags (non-perishables and packaged goods) every other month, must 

have a current referral. (Anyone in need). AA meetings Mon and Thurs 8:30pm to 9:30pm and 

OA meetings Mon noon and Thurs 6pm. Metro bus: 32, 34 and P6. 

Marshall Heights Community Development - 3939 Benning Road, NE 20019 

(202) 396-1200, Fax (202) 396-4106, www.mchdo.org: Deborah Dews, Contact Person Mon- Fri 

9am to 5:30pm. Food (with ID; proof of residence & referral); Crisis Clothing; counseling for 

Ward 7 residents. Job training referrals and GED classes Mon-Thurs 9am to 5pm. Housing 

counseling referrals; rental assistance, utilities assistance and mortgage default assistance. 

Provides transitional housing assistance for the homeless must be working. Nearest Metro 

station: Minnesota Avenue/Benning Road. 

McKendree; Simms; Brookland United Methodist Church Community Outreach House - 

2411 Lawrence St, NE 20018 

(202) 526-3685, Fax (202) 526-8505 Barbara Jones, Contact Person 

Free meals and emergency food pantry, hot meal Wed 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Emergency food 

pantry Fri 10am to 2pm. Must be a resident of Ward 5, proof of residency and family sized is 

required. 

Northeastern Presbyterian Church Food Pantry 

2112 Varnum Street, NE 20018 

(202) 526-1730, Fax (202) 526-5900, Ms. Waters, Contact Person 

10am to noon (3 rd Sat of each month; closed during July-August). NE Hyattsville/ Mt. Rainer 

residences with referral. Nearest Metro station: Brookland-CUA; Metro bus: G8. 

Purity Baptist Church and Urban Center - 1325 Maryland Avenue, NE 20002 

(202) 397-4333, (202) 396-9639, Fax (202) 388-1797 Patricia Hatcher, Contact Person 

Emergency food once a month for Ward 6 families in need Mon, Thurs, Fri 10am to 1pm; 

referrals necessary from social workers either faxed or hand delivered; ID required; counseling; 

ID required. Meals on Wheels Mon, Wed, Fri. Metro bus: X1, X2 & X8. 





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St. Martin’s Social Services - 1908 North Capitol Street NE 20003 

(202) 232-1144 Contact Anyone www.stmartinsdc.org 

SHARE program clients must perform 2 hours community service to receive approximately $45 

worth of food. Food bags once a month pay for the 2 nd Sat and pick up the Sat. Sandwiches 

Tues, Wed and Thurs 9:30am to 11:30am. Clothing, household items Tues Wed and Thurs 

9:30am to 11:30am. AA and NA meetings are held Mon- Fri 12noon and Tues- Fri 6pm Metro 

bus: G8, P6 & 80. 

Ward Memorial AME Church - 241 42 nd Street NE 20019 

(202) 398-3899 Contact Anyone www.sharedc.org 

Food pantry 11am to 1pm Fri except holidays call to check availability. SHARE provides 

nutritious low-cost food packages for $20 and 2 hours of community service. Nearest Metro 

station: Minnesota Avenue. 

Access Housing, Inc. (Southeast Veteran’s Center and Chesapeake House) 

820 Chesapeake Street SE 20032 (202) 561-8387, Greg Crawford, Director 

840 Chesapeake Street SE 20032 (202) 561-2333 

Drop in center 8am to 5pm. Employment assistance; case management; referrals; clothing and 

hygiene packet; computer lab; legal assistance; housing counseling/referrals; medical clinic and 

transportation. VA community clinic, VA benefits and counseling Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm. Nearest 

Metro stations: Congress Heights, Southern Avenue; Metro bus: M8, M9 and 33. 

Allen Community Outreach Center (ACOC) – 2443 Ainger Place SE 20020 

(202) 889-5607, Fax (202) 889-3219, Person Jacqueline Adams, Contact 

Emergency food 10am to 11:30am Mon-Wed and Thurs-Fri with referral; clothing Mon-Fri 

10am to 2pm; family counseling Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm appt only. Evening afterschool program 

(ages 5-18). Nearest Metro stations: Congress Heights, Southern Avenue; Metro bus: 32, 92. 

A.P. Shaw Food/Clothes Pantry - Brighter Family Life Center 3209 5 th Street, SE 20032 (202) 

562-1874 Fax (202) 576-1876, www.aps-ch.org Mable Sample, Contact 

Tues, Wed & Thurs 12pm to 3pm. Emergency food; sometimes fresh meat and vegetables. 

Clothing. Form of ID and proof of residency. Referrals preferred; but not required. No 

restrictions on clothing. Substance Abuse program 6pm to 9pm (Tues, Thurs) and adult literacy 

program Tues/Thurs 6pm-9pm. Nearest Metro station: Congress Heights; Metro bus: M9, W4 & 

A2. 

Ambassador Baptist Church - 1412 Minnesota Avenue, SE 20020 

(202) 678-1993, Fax (202) 678-0550, Ms. Bess or Ms. Tyler, Contact Persons 

Sat 7am to 9:30am; every 4 th Thursday 10am to noon. 

Food distribution and clothing. Spiritual counseling; job bank and handicap accessible. Referral 

from other social service agencies preferred; but not required. To receive USDA commodities 

client must have a picture ID and complete intake form (name; number of people in household 

and proof of income). Nearest Metro station: Anacostia; Metro bus: B2, P6. 

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Anacostia Community Outreach Center 

707 24 th Street, NE 20002 (202)889-5607, Fax (202) 889-3219 

Janice Foster, Contact Person www.upo.org 

711 24 th Street NE 20002 (202)450-5019 Diane Moore, Contact person 

Emergency food Tues, Wed and Thurs 10am to 11:30am, Mon and Fri referral only); Mon- Fri 

10am to 2pm clothing; family counseling Mon –Fri 10am to 4pm appt only; Women’s support 

group. Fatherhood initiative program every 1 st and 3 rd Thurs 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Computer 

training Tues- Fri 12pm to 4pm. Evening afterschool program (ages 5-18). Metro bus line X2. 

Anacostia Network Food Pantry (St. Philip’s Evangelist Episcopal) 

2001 14 th Street, SE 20020 (202) 678-4300 Barbara Bess and Rosalind Roots, Contacts 

Food bank Mon, Wed 10am to 2pm with written agency referrals. Wards 7 and 8 residents once 

every three months should call first to check availability. Metro bus: P1, P6 & 90. 

Assumption Parish Outreach Roman Catholic Church 

3401 MLK Jr Avenue SE 20020, (202) 561-4178, Richard Sylvester, Contact Person 

Groceries Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30am to 11:45; clothing Wed 9:30am to 11:45am at 220 Highview 

Street; (behind Church); proof of residency, ID required. Help to obtain drivers license and birth 

certificates when funds are available. Nearest Metro station: Anacostia; Metro bus: A8 & W4. 

Bethlehem Baptist Church Outreach Center - 2458 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE 

20020, (202) 678-7662, Fax (202) 889-0722 or (202) 678-7422 

Food bags Fri 2:30pm to 5pm; Sat 9:30am to 1pm and clothing every three months when 

available. Dinner Fri 4pm to 6pm. Referrals preferred but not required for emergency food. 

Nearest Metro station: Anacostia. 

Brethren Nutrition Program - 337 North Carolina Avenue, SE 20003 

(202) 546-8706, Quinn Middleton, Contact Person 

Hot lunch Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:30am to 1pm. Washington Legal Clinic every other Mon 

12:15pm to 1:15pm and mental health counselor every other Thurs 12:15pm to 1:15pm. 

Referrals for food stamps. Clients are able to use address for mail service. Metro bus: P6, 32 & 

34. 

Brighter Family Life Center - 3209 5 th Street, SE 20032 

(202) 562-1874, Fax (202) 576-1876, Mabel Sample, Contact Person 

Emergency food (occasionally fresh meat and vegetables) Clothing. Referrals preferred. Tues, 

Wed, Thurs noon to 3:30pm. Must show proof of DC residency. Nearest Metro: Southern 

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Galilee Baptist Church (W.H. Bennett Food Bank) 

2101 Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746 (301) 420-5013, Fax (301) 420-1893 

www.galileebaptistchurch.net Deaconess Frances Gray, Contact Person 

Two-three day emergency food package (canned or boxed food only) Tues and Thurs 10am to 

5pm. Emergency’s only Mon, Wed and Fri. Anyone in need within the immediate area. 

Referrals preferred. Call first. Current photo ID and social security information required. 

Nearest Metro station Suitland; Metro bus line V12. 

Meadow Green Community Center - 3425 A Street SE 20019 

(202) 584-1800, Fax (202) 584-2754 Mr. Brookins, Contact Person 

Emergency food pantry by appointment only serve (55+ yrs) Mon-Fri 10am to 2:30pm. Must 

complete an application to receive food bags distributed 3 rd week of each month to Ward 7 

residents. Photo ID and proof of DC residency. Nearest Metro station: Minnesota Avenue; 

Metro bus: U2 & U6. 

Johenning Temple of Praise - 700 Southern Ave, SE 20032 

(202) 561-5113 www.thetempleofpraise.org Brenda Tyree, Contact Person 

Food pantry Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm for Ward 8 residence only. Nearest Metro station: Congress 

Heights and metro bus: M8, D14 & A6. 

Ralph Waldo Petey Greene Community Service Center 


(202) 562-3800, Fax (202) 562-2937, Kim Williams, Program Manager 

9am to 5pm for Ward 8. Congress Heights; Washington Highlands, Henson’s Creek and Barry 

Farms. Emergency food referrals to other agencies; rent/mortgage; utility assistance when 

available. Intake Mon, Thurs 9am to 1pm, employment assistance; case management; computer 

training; and Project Empowerment and Parenting classes. Metro bus lines: W4, & A8. 

Parish Life Center (St. Theresa of Avila) - 1401 V Street, SE 20020 

(202) 678-3709, www.stachurch.org 

Sat 10am-12pm free meals, the 1 st Saturday of every month for seniors. Educational services, 

transportation, adult day care, health promotion, flu shots, fitness classes and computer classes. 

Nearest Metro station: Anacostia; Metro bus: P2 & P6. Spanish 

Covenant Baptist Church - 3845 South Capitol Street, SW 20032 

(202) 562-5576, Fax (202)562-4219 www.covenantbaptistdc.org 

Minister Mary Johnson, Contact Person 

Thurs 9:30am to12:30pm must show proof of residency. 

Distribution of food; counseling; pastoral care and crisis intervention. Metro bus: A4, A8 & M8. 

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program – 5601 East Capitol Street, SE 20019 

(202) 645-6087, (202) 265-8200, Audrey Epperson, Program Manager 

Supplemental groceries (Bread, fruit, cheese, eggs, potatoes, etc) for 60. 

DC resident, low-income, photo ID. Eligible to receive groceries one time each month. Call for 

pick-up schedule. 

Union Temple Baptist Church Village Keepers Homeless Ministry – 1225 W Street SE 

20020 (202) 678-8822 Fax (202) 678-6309 www.uniontemple.com 

Ms. Cooper-Turner, Contact. Every 3 rd Sat 10am to 2pm. Mobile feeding programs, clothing 

distribution, counseling and referral services. Wards 6, 7, and 8 only. Metro bus: P6, U2 & A2. 

Soup Kitchens / Mobile 

Charlie’s Place - St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, lower barrier - 1830 Connecticut Avenue, 

NW 20009 (202) 232-2995, Fax (202) 265-7817, www.charliesplacedc.org 

tgoss@stmargaretsdc.org or Matt Lang mlang@stmargaretsdc.org Tues- Fri 6:30am to 8:30am 

hot breakfast; case management; clothes distribution; every other Tues barbering services; Tues 

& Fri registered nurse; HIV testing once a month and mail service. Referrals not required. 

Nearest Metro Station: Dupont Circle Metro Station and metro bus line: 42, 43, H1, L1, L4. 

Church of the Pilgrims - 2201 P Street, NW 20037 

(202) 387-6612, Fax (202) 387-6614, www.churchofthepilgrims.org 

Sun 1:00pm to 1:30pm light lunch service. Nearest Metro Station: Dupont Circle Metro Station 

and metro bus line D6. 

Thrive DC (formerly Dinner Program for Homeless Women) - 1525 Newton St NW 

20010 (202) 737-9311, Fax (202) 347-7217, www.thrivedc.org 

Alicia@thrivedc.org Alicia Horton, Executive Director 

Breakfast for men and women Mon-Fri 8:30am to 11:00am; dinner for women & children only 

Mon- Fri 3:00 pm to 6pm; clothing. Individual case management by appointment. Emergency 

clothing; HIV testing; Veterans Assistance; toiletries; legal assistance Thurs 11:30am to 

12:30pm; employment training 6 to 12 months administrative assistant internship and culinary 

internship contact Ms. Abra Lyons-Warren ext 521; emergency referrals; computer lab open 

Mon-Thurs 11am to 1pm; Sun-Thurs 4pm to 6pm; Mon-Fri showers men in the morning women 

and children in the evening and laundry. Nearest metro station Columbia Heights and metro bus 

line D6. 

Loaves and Fishes - 1525 Newton Street, NW 20009 

(202) 232-0900 St. Stephen’s Church, Sat, Sun and Mon 12noon (hot meals). 

Nearest Metro Station: Columbia Heights Metro Station. 

Martha’s Table - 2114 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 328-6608, Fax (202) 387-0011, www.marthastable.org Lindsey Buss, Contact 

Sat, Sun – 12noon-1pm sit-down lunch at Hermano Pedro (Scared Heart Church 3211 Sacred 

Heart Way NW 16th & Park Rd.). Weekends – 12-1pm carry-out sandwiches at Martha’s Table 

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Groceries provided once a month, (12-1pm) last Thursday of every month (except November and 

December -the 2nd to last Thursday. Martha’s Outfitters Tues- Sat 9:00 to2:00 pm. Call for 

referral information. Childhood Development Center 3 months to 4 years; After-School and 

Summer Programs for ages 5-18. Nearest Metro Station: Columbia Heights Metro Station. 

First Helping Street Outreach – DC Central Kitchen (202) 438-5035 or (202) 439-8282 

Van Hours & Locations 

8:15am to 9:15am, 1800 E Street NW 

Monday-Friday 

9:30am to 10:15am, 3924 Minn. Ave NE 

8:30am to 9:15am, 4635 South Capital Street SE 

Outreach team throughout the city to connect homeless individuals to services and resources. 

Referrals are provided for many different needs and a hot breakfast is served. 

McKenna’s Wagon - (202) 328-6608, Fax (202) 387-0011 

Van Hours & Locations 

5:55 to 6:30pm, 15 th & I Street 

Monday – Friday 

5:20 to 5:45 pm, 19 th & Pennsylvania Avenue 

5:15 to 6:00pm, 4 th & L Street 

5:15 to 6:00 pm, 16 th & Park Road 

Miriam’s Kitchen – 2401 Virginia Ave, NW 20037(24 th and G, NW) 

(202) 452-8926, Fax (202) 835-8376 www.miriamskitchen.org 

Adam Rocap, Contact Person 

Mon- Fri Breakfast 6:30-8:00am. Miriam’s Studio (therapeutic art and writing groups) 8:00- 

9:45am & 2:30-4:30pm. Dinner 4:30-6:00pm. Miriam’s Café Wed 12:00-2:30pm. Case 

management services available Miriam’s Kitchen opened: Help with ID cards, toiletries, referrals 

to addiction and mental health services, information on employment and housing programs, free 

mailing address & voicemail system. Weekly legal clinic Wed 7:30-8:30am), psychiatry Thurs 

6:30-9:30am, healthcare Fri 7:45-9:15am), and blood pressure checks. Nearest Metro Station: 

Foggy Bottom Metro Station 

Salvation Army Street Feeding Program – Daily stops for dinner 

202-332-5000 ext. 101 Theresa McKillop, Contact Person 

Hours & Location: 

7:00pm to 7:25pm 

6 th & Constitution Ave NW 

7:20pm to 7:45pm 


7:30pm to 7:55pm 


7:45pm to 8:05 pm 

17 th & C Street NW 

7:55 pm to 8:05 pm 18 th & L Street NW 

8:05pm to 8:20pm 

18 th & Penn. Ave NW 

8:20pm to 8:45pm 

14 th & New York Ave NW 


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So Others Might Eat (SOME) 

The Main Dining Room 

71 “O” Street, NW 

(202) 797- 0701, Tony Smith Manager 

Daily breakfast and lunch for homeless and 

needy persons. 

Breakfast 7:30am to 8:30am. 

Lunch 11:30am to 1pm. 

Dining Room for Women and Children 

71 “O” Street, NW 

(202) 797-0806 

Separate dining room for women and 

children in a more nurturing environment. 

Breakfast 7:30am to 8:30am. 

Lunch 11:30am to 1pm. 

Thrift Stores 

Stores that supply used and refurbished household items (furniture, lamps, beds, dresser draws, 

rugs), clothes, kitchen ware, toys and equipment. Items are sold at a faction of retail and some 

store accepts voucher’s from social service agencies to purchase items. 

American Rescue Workers 

716 Richie Road 

Capitol Heights, MD 20721 

(301) 336-6200 

Wed-Sat 11am to 6pm 

Goodwill of Greater Washington 

2200 South Dakota Ave, NE 20018 

(202) 715-2658 

Mon-Sat 10am to 7pm, 

Sun 10am to 6pm 

Indian Head Thrift Store 

4800 Indian Head Hwy 

Oxon Hill, MD 20745 

(301) 839-0444 

Mon-Sat 9am to 9pm 


Salvation Army Thrift Store 

3304 Kenilworth Avenue 

Hyattsville, MD 20785 

(301) 403-1705 


Salvation Army Thrift Store 

7505 New Hampshire Ave 

Takoma Park, MD 20783 

(301) 431-0042 


Value Village Thrift Store 

2277 University Blvd. 

East Hyattsville, MD 20785 

(301) 422-2406 



J & J Thrift Store 

3616 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 723-6733 

Wed – Sat 11am to 6pm 

Mike’s Thrift Store 

1425 H St. NE 


(202)388-6655 

Tues-Sat 10am to 7pm 

Sunshine Thrift 

3406 Hamilton Street 


(301) 277-5200 


Unique Thrift Stores (Wheaton) 

12211 Veirs Mill Road 

Wheaton, MD 20906 

(301) 962-0600 

Mon-Sat 9:30am to 8pm 





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Mission Village Thrift 

561 Richie Road 


240-619-5907 

St. Alban’s Church Opportunity 

Shop 

3001 Wisconsin Ave, NW 20008 

(202) 966-5288 

Tues – Sat 9:30am to 3pm 

Unique Thrift Stores (Hillandale) 

10121 New Hampshire Ave. 

Silver Spring, MD 20903 

(301) 431-7450 



Value Village Thrift Store 

4917 Allentown Road 


(301) 967-0700 

Mon – Sat 9am to 8pm 



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Sentenced: What to Expect after the Judge Imposes Sentence 

VII. SENTENCED: What to Expect after the Judge Imposes Sentence 

A. Community Supervision: Unsupervised Probation Parole and Supervised Release 

Individuals sentenced to a period of probation (supervised or unsupervised) are instructed 

to report “immediately” from the courtroom to CSOSA’s Offender Processing Unit 

(OPU), 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 2027. 

(202) 585-7314, Edmond Pears, Branch Chief 

A Community Supervision Officer (CSO)/Probation/Parole Officer) in the Offender 

Processing Unit will: (1) interview probationer; (2) take probationer’s picture (for 

internal CSOSA use); (3) require urine sample; and (4) direct probationer to report to a 

specific (CSO) within 48 hours. This processing time takes approximately 30 minutes to 

one hour. Parolees and individuals placed on Supervised Release are instructed to report 

to OPU within 72 hours after their release from prison. 

Courthouse Release: 

Individuals sentenced to serve misdemeanor time who have been cleared for release by 

DC DOC are eligible for courthouse release. DOC legal instrument examiners are 

stationed in the main cellblock to approve courthouse release. 

Individuals sentenced to “time served” or probation and cleared for release are also 

eligible for courthouse release. 

All applicable paperwork must be delivered to the main cellblock on the C Level no later 

than 3:30 pm Monday through Friday to be eligible for courthouse release 

At release, the DOC provides a photo ID, a change of clothes, medical follow-up and a 

Metro fare card. 

B. Incarceration: (Jail/Prison/Weekends) 

Those sentenced to a period of incarceration are transported back to the jail (Central 

Detention Facility (CDF)) for processing. Misdemeanor clients are processed and 

classified which includes: photo ID; fingerprinting; full medical examination; HIV/AIDS 

testing (voluntary); mental health examination (if indicated); and psychosocial interview 

with jail case manager. Felony clients wait for federal designation and transfer to the 

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). 

For “special reasons” the Court may permit “Voluntary Surrender” allowing the 

sentenced person to remain in the community until BOP designates a facility. Upon 

notice, client must report the BOP designated correctional facility. Voluntary surrender 

does not reduce the length of a sentence, it reduces the institutional security level score. 

To be eligible for “felony” voluntary surrender: 

o Must have a pre-sentence report (PSR) 

o Must be on PR pending surrender 

o The sentence must be more than six (6) months 

o No pending criminal cases in DCSC or USPC 




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o Must be able to voluntarily surrender to the designated facility 4 

Weekend(s) and/or intermittent sentences for misdemeanor offenders: Individuals serving 

misdemeanor sentences who self-surrender to the custody of the DC Department of 

Corrections must report to the Receiving and Discharge (R&D) entrance at the DC Jail, 

1901 D Street, SE, 20003 (202) 673-8202. (The R&D entrance is at the rear of the jail 

near the guard tower.) 

All individuals sentenced to incarceration are subjected to the above Processing and 

Classification process. A government issued ID is required. 

C. Classification and Designation to a Jail/Prison Facility 

DC Code Offenders serving one year or less for misdemeanor offenses are assigned to the 

custody of the DC Department of Corrections (DOC). Men are imprisoned at the Central 

Detention Facility (CDF) and some at CTF; Women and children charged as adults (until 

their 18 th birthday) are imprisoned at the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) 1901 E 

Street, SE 20003. 

DC Code Offenders serving time for felony offenses are placed in the custody of the 

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Men sentenced for felony offenses are held at the DC 

Jail “Sentenced Unit” until BOP “Classifies and Designates” the institution where the 

inmate will begin serving his sentence. The classification and designation process takes 

approximately 72 hours from the time the BOP receives the designation package, 

followed by two and more weeks until the inmate is transported to the designated 

institution. 

BOP considers several “scoring” factors when determining the inmate’s institutional 

security level. Primary scoring factors considered are: (a) Court-recommendation; (b) 

voluntary surrender status; (c) criminal history; (d) medical factors; (e) past associations; 

(f) drug/alcohol history; and (g) escape history. 

The BOP unit responsible for designation and placement of DC Code Offenders is 

named, “Alpha Team.” Designation and Sentence Computation Center, 346 Marine 

Forces Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75051, (972) 352-4000 

Fax (997) 20 595-3153, GRA-DSC/TeamAlpha~@bop.gov If the order is amended 

make sure BOP receives the order from the judge by asking the judge’s chambers to fax 

or email a copy of the order and any other supporting documents to the Alpha Team. 

BOP has several facilities around the country that provide specialized services to inmates 

with heightened treatment and rehabilitation needs. Below is a list of BOP facilities that 

provide services to inmates with special needs. 

4 Given that the Court has no control where the BOP designates felons, and some of the 

institutions may be farther than 500 miles from the District, the surrendering felon must be 

financially able to buy a plane ticket if necessary. 

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D. Specialized Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Facilities 

FMC Lexington 

Lexington, KY 40511 

(859) 255-6812 

FMC Carswell 

Fort Worth, Texas 76127 

(817 782-4400 

FPC Alderson 


(304) 445-3300 

FDC Philadelphia 

Philadelphia, PA 19106 

(215) 521-4000 

MDC Brooklyn 

Brooklyn, NY 11232 

(718) 840-4200 

SPC Marianna 

Marianna, FL 32446 

(850) 526-2313 

FCI Tallahassee 

Tallahassee, FL 32301 

(850) 878-2173 

SPC Coleman 

Coleman, FL 33521 

(352) 689-5000 

FCI Danbury 


(203) 743-6471 

MCC New York 

New York, NY 10007 

(646) 836-6300 

Specialized BOP Facilities 

(Commonly House DC Women) 

Satellite camp (Minimum security) 

Sexual Disorders 

Medical Care 

Psychiatric Care 

Medical Care 

Medium security 

Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP) 

Pretrial detainees 

Administrative detention 

Minimum security 

Sexual Disorders 

Low security; Administrative detention 


Satellite camp (Minimum security) 

Low security; Minimum security camp 


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VIII. CONFINEMENT 

The District of Columbia utilizes two jails to securely detain persons awaiting future court or 

USPC actions or serving a sentence of one year or less. The Central Detention Facility (CDF) is 

commonly referred to as the DC Jail. CDF located at 1901 D Street, SE is operated by the DC 

Department of Corrections (DOC). The other jail is the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) 

located at 1901 E Street, SE, which is a private for-profit facility operated by the Correctional 

Corporation of America (CCA). CTF detains low security level men, women, inmates in need of 

infirmary care, children charged as adults and youth held pending the completion of their Youth 

Rehabilitation Act Study (YRAS). Both facilities are located on the grounds of the DC General 

Hospital complex and accessible via automobile, Metro rail (orange or blue line @ 

Stadium/Amory), and Metro bus (routes 96, 97, B2, D6 and E2). 

Children convicted as adults: 

Detained youth (male and female) charged as adults are held in segregated units at the CTF. If 

the youth is sentenced to prison he remains in the “juvenile unit’ at CTF until his 18 th birthday, at 

which time he will be transferred to the DC Jail or to a BOP facility. 

A. Department of Corrections Inmate Programs & Services at DC Jail (CDF) and CTF: 

Eligible inmates should contact their respective case manager to get connected with services. 

Social workers and attorneys seeking aid with the referral process can contact, Ms. Debra Miller, 

Chief Case Manager, (202) 698-4929 or Reverend Betty Green, Director of Religious and 

Volunteer Services (202) 698-5991. 

Program/Services Population Time/Location Eligibility 

Narcotics and Alcohol 

Anonymous (NA/AA) 

Religious Services 

Weekly services for all faiths 

(Some faiths must be requested) 

RSAT (Residential Substance 

Abuse Treatment) 

90-day substance abuse treatment 

Special Education (DCPS) 

Diploma Program 

Visitors’ Service Center (VSC) 

Assist inmates connect with outside 

sources (see Reentry Section) 

Work Detail Program 

Variety of work details that provide 

compensation 

Men/Women Weekly meeting 

CDF & CTF 

Men/ 

Women 

Men/Women CTF 

CDF & CTF 

Men/Women CDF & CTF 



Self-help groups 

All housing units 

Within 100 days of 

release; medium 

security level or 

below; ordered by 

Court or USPC 

Special Ed IEP 

(ages 18 to 22 yrs) 

All housing units 

Medium security level 

or below. approved by 

DOC 

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Medical Care at DC Jail and CTF: Non-emergency care is staffed by Unity Health Care. 

Inmates schedule appointments to receive medical attention through their respective case 

manager. Depending on the urgency of the requests, a Unity Health Care nurse will visit the 

requesting inmate in their respective jail housing unit. If more concentrated medical treatment is 

needed, inmate will be transferred to the jail infirmary unit to be seen by a doctor. (The jail’s 

infirmary unit is not an overnight unit. Inmate’s are returned to their respective unit after 

receiving treatment, or transported to a hospital if more intensive treatment is required.) 

B. Social Visitation at Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) (Women & Adult Inmates): 

The correct days for family and/or friends to visit an adult inmate at CTF depends on which unit 

the inmate is housed. Visits occur in the CTF visiting hall between noon and 7pm. Visitors 18 

years and older must be on the inmates approved visitor list. Up to 5 visitors, including children, 

can visit at one time. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours, in advance. To schedule a visit, 

call (202) 698-3000. Visiting days are scheduled according to the unit the inmate is housed: 

Monday ………….Women 

Tuesday ………….Inmates in C Building 

Wednesday……….Medical 

Thursday………....Inmates in D Building 

Friday …………….Inmates in Protective Custody 

Social Visitation for inmates housed at Central Detention Facility (CDF) and Title 16 

Youth, housed at CTF: 

As of July 24, 2012, family and friends visit with DOC inmates via Video Visitation Center at 

1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE (the old DC General Hospital Emergency admission area). 

Inmates remain in their respective jail units and communicate via direct video. 

Visits are by appointment only. Adult visitors must be on the inmates approved visitor list. 

Visits may include up to 2 adults and 3 children. Visits may be scheduled up to one week in 

advance but no less than 24 hours in advance. To schedule a visit call, (202) 442-7270, or 1 888- 

906-6394 or online at: www.visitation.doc.dc.gov/app Telephone appointments may be arranged 

Tuesday – Saturday 9am to 5pm. 

DOC has 54 video screens to accommodate visits. Visitors will not be subjected to a security 

screening upon entering the DC General Hospital facility, but all visitors must dress 

appropriately, according to DC Visitor dress regulations. Adult visitors must have picture 

identification. 

Inmates are allowed one visit per week, at 45 minutes per visit. Visits are Wednesday – Sunday 

11:30am to 8pm. Visitors should arrive at the Visitation Center at least 15 minutes before the 

scheduled visit. Visitors must be on time, there is no grace period. Late visits are cancelled, but 

a cancelled visit for lateness will not be charged against the inmate’s one visit per week 

allowance. 

Social Visitation Title 16 Youth: Although Title 16 Youth are housed at CTF, the visitation 

authority is controlled by the DC Department of Corrections. Family and friends visit with Title 

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Legal visits at CTF: Attorneys and their agents (investigators, law clerks, law students, forensic 

social workers and interpreters) may access inmates for legal visits 24/7. Must have valid 

government issued ID. There is no inmate movement during count times. Visitors must wait for 

the jail count to clear before an inmate is moved to the visiting area. The count times for CTF 

are below: 

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6:30am to 7:30am 

10am to 11am 

3:00pm to 4:00pm 

7:30pm to 8:30pm 

11:00pm to 12:00am (midnight) 

Inmate financial accounts (canteen) are available to inmates at CTF. Inmates can purchase 

certain desired items like toiletries, food, essential clothing and reading materials with money 

that is mailed to them by outside persons. There are four ways to send money to an inmate: 

1. By mail directly to the inmate (US Postal or Western Union money orders only). Money 

orders, must include inmates name and DCDC ID number. 

2. Online: via www.westernunion.com/corrections ($3.95 transaction fee) 

3. By telephone: 1-800-634-3422 (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) ($5.95 transaction 

fee). 

4. Walk-in cash payment to inmate account via Western Union. Western Union locations 

www.westernunion.com Fee is $12.99 

C. Personal Property 

Personal property belonging to inmates detained at CDF and CTF is kept at the DC Jail. 

Property can be picked up at DC Jail (Visitors Entrance) Monday – Friday, noon to 7pm. 

Detained inmates must sign a form appointing a designated person to pick up property. The 

designated person must call (202) 673-8019 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an 

appointment for pick-up. The designated person must provide a valid government picture ID to 

receive the property. (Released inmates do not need to make advance appointments.) Property 

is generally only retained for 15 days after the inmate’s release. 

Property belonging to halfway house residents who leave the house involuntarily will be kept at 

the respective halfway house (up to 7 days) after the resident leaves the facility. (Generally, staff 

attempts to contact the resident’s next-of-kin to transfer the property.) Residents who depart the 

facility voluntary are expected to take all belongings with them. 

D. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) 

The Bureau of Prisons is assigned authority for DC Code Offenders sentenced to prison terms 

longer than one year. BOP places DC prisoners in various prisons located around the country. 

(See www.bop.gov/locations for a list of BOP managed facilities and locations.) BOP attempts 

to place each prisoner in the “least restrictive facility for which s/he qualifies” within 500 miles 

of the residence where the individual is expected to be released. Some prisons are managed and 

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Mothers and Infants Nurturing Together (MINT) (BOP Program) www.bop.gov 

Women who give birth while in the custody of BOP must relinquish custody of the newborn 

child to a designated person or social services agency within 48 hours after the birth. Newborn 

children are not permitted to return to the institution with their mother. 

MINT is a BOP program for eligible low-risk women who are pregnant at the time of 

commitment. Inmates are assigned to a designated community residential program where they 

can remain with their newborn for up to three months before returning to the institution to 

complete their sentence. Eligibility: Inmate must be eligible for furlough; have a sentence of 

less than five years; inmate or guardian must assume financial responsibility for the child’s 

medical care while in the MINT program. 

Residential Drug Abuse Program (500 hours) (RDAP) 

Specialized drug treatment program for eligible federal inmates. Program is offered only at 

certain BOP facilities. (See www.bop.gov) Inmates reside in designated units within the 

institution while completing 500 hours of substance abuse therapy and education. Inmates work 

½ time on their institutional assignments while participating in the RDAP program. Curriculum 

usually takes about 9 months to complete. 

Eligibility: Inmate must have demonstrated history of substance abuse and without serious 

mental disorder which would interfere with her ability to participate in the program. Enrollment 

into RDAP is determined by the case manager with consultation of psychologist and a review of 

other available background documents. Sentencing Memoranda and evaluations attached to the J 

& C orders could benefit the intake process. Judicial recommendation is not required. Qualified 

inmates can receive up to a one year reduction off their sentence following successful completion 

of the program. 

BOP facilities w/i 500 miles of Washington, DC with RDAP 

FPC Alderson (women) FCI Danbury (women) 



Visitation at BOP Facility: Family and friends who desire to visit an inmate detained at a 

federal institution must be listed on the inmate’s visitor list. The names of immediate family 

members (mother, father, step-parents, grandparents, children and siblings) recorded in the 

presentence investigation are automatically placed on the inmate’s visitor list. Inmates who 

wish to have others added to their visitor list must forward the proposed visitor an official BOP 

Visitor Information form (BP.A629.052) for completion. The proposed visitor must return the 

form to BOP. (Return address is provided on the form.) Upon receipt of the form BOP will 

conduct a background check to determine the proposed visitors suitability to enter the institution 

and to visit with that specific inmate. If the application to visit is denied, BOP will notify the 

inmate. (It is up to the inmate to notify the proposed visitor whether he is eligible to visit. 

Visitors must have valid photo ID. Visitors are not allowed to give inmates packages or other 

materials during visits. 

Each Federal prison has certain days and times for family and friends to visit inmates. It is up to 

the warden at the respective institution to set visiting hours and dates. Most prisons set visiting 

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members and friends who plan to visit an inmate should call the institution prior to making the 

visit to get clarification of the visiting requirements. 

E. Transportation to Visit a Detained Person at Hazelton FCI & Danbury FCI 

OurPlace, DC – 1518 K Street, NW Mezzanine Level 20005 

(202) 548-2400, Fax (202) 548-2403 www.ourplacedc.org 

For reservations contact Angela Brown. Monthly van (10 passengers) trips to Hazelton, WV 

and Danbury, Connecticut to Danbury: Van leaves Saturday and returns on Sunday. Cost: 

$45. adults, $25. children, includes overnight motel stay, to in Hazelton, WV van leaves 

Saturday morning and returns Saturday night. (No overnight stay) Cost: $30. adults, $15. 

children. 

F. Inmate Financial Accounts, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) 

Inmates can purchase items like toiletries, essential clothing and reading materials with 

money mailed to them by outside persons and/or from money earned from a for-pay prison 

job. There are two ways to send money to an inmate detained at a BOP facility. 

1. Mail a US Postal Money Order to: Federal Bureau of Prisons 

(Insert inmates Full Name) 

(Insert inmates’ 8-digit prison number) 

PO Box 474701 

Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001 

2. Western Union Quick Collect: Visit a Western Union location; call Western Union 

“Quick Collect” at 1 800 325-6000; or go online www.westernunion.com 

Western Union will accept cash or major credit cards. Cost $12.99 

G. Inmate Mail 

Inmate correspondence is classified as either “special” or “general” mail. Mail-Open only in 

the presence of the inmate.” General Mail is mail to and from family, friends and other 

prison inmates and it can be opened by prison staff and inspected for contraband. Inmate 

presence is not required before prison staff opens an inmates “general” mail. 

Inmates cannot receive “goody” packages from family or friends of home cooked food, 

clothing; books and magazines. Books, magazines and other periodicals must come directly 

from the publishing company. Letter envelopes can only contain letter pages, photographs 

(no Polaroid’s), cut-out articles and clippings (no complete newspapers or magazines. 

Incoming mail should be addressed directly to the inmate: with inmate’s prison ID number; 

the institution’s name and mailing address. Inmates pay the cost of their outgoing mail. 

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Release: Preparing for Release from Prison or Jail 

IX. RELEASE: Preparing for Release from Prison or Jail 

Inmates anticipating release from prison should start preparing for their release when they 

enter prison. Participating in educational, vocational and general counseling enhances the reentry 

transition. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) requires that an inmate attend six Pre-Release 

classes within 12 to 18 months of their anticipated date of release. (Failure of an inmate to attend 

and cooperate with “Pre-Release Preparation” will be deemed a “program refusal” and the 

refusal may consequently retard the anticipated release date. 

Inmates seeking parole must apply to the United States Parole Commission at least 60 days prior 

to the initial parole hearing. 

A. Pre-Release 

Inmates released from prison before their parole, supervised release or sentence end date is still 

under the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). They are released to a Residential 

Recovery Center (RRC) (halfway house) or home confinement (Electronic Monitoring/GPS). 

Pre-release inmates agree to abide by strict monitoring and case management while residing at 

the RRC or at home. (see RRC Chapter VI. for list of RRCs in DC). Pre-release inmates are 

expected to secure employment, obtain suitable housing and get connected to other services. 

RRC case managers and CSOSA staff (TIPS Unit) assist the inmate with developing a plan for 

reentry to the community. A suitable Release Plan requires the inmate to identify and secure: a 

place to reside; source of support, i.e. employment (paying at least minimum wage); public 

benefits; access to medical and mental health services. 

Release Day: Pre-release inmates are expected to travel unescorted (without the accompaniment 

of family or friends) to the pre-release destination. Pre-release inmates receive a “Release 

Itinerary” that calculates the time it takes for the inmate to travel from the prison to the RRC. 

Generally, the institution transports the inmate from the prison gate to the nearest public 

transportation. DC Code Offender (sentenced in DCSC) get a one way bus ticket to the DC 

Greyhound bus station. (If funds are available in the inmates personal account, the inmate is 

expected to pay for the bus ticket.) The client has 2 hours from when the bus is scheduled to 

arrive in DC to make it to the designated halfway house. If he does not arrive within the 2 hours, 

an escape charge will be issued. Clients with significant disabilities are encouraged to request 

special assistance for a family, friend or social service agency to receive them when they arrive 

in DC. 

B. Post-Release 

Inmates granted supervised release, parole or are near the end of their full sentence. Most postrelease 

inmates transition to the community through a RRC. Client’s on probation, parole or 

supervised release are supervised under the authority of CSOSA. Inmates released near the end 

of their full sentence are allowed to complete their sentence at a RRC, under a “Public Law 

Placement” status. Public Law release provides the inmate with case management support to 

secure employment, obtain suitable housing, and connect with other services, before they must 

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Release: Preparing for Release from Prison or Jail 

Release from CTF/Jail: Within 90 days of the inmate’s release DOC, Unity Health Care and 

DMH discharge planners assess the inmate’s needs and develop a Plan of Release intended to aid 

in a successful transition to the community. The Plan recommends community services and 

referrals, to various community-based social service providers. If the inmate is taking medication 

or receiving special medical and/or mental health services while in jail, the discharge planner 

will ensure that the inmate has 7 days of psychotropic of medication and 30 days of HIV 

medication. The Plan recommends that inmate connect with a community health care provider 

after release. 

Release from the Courthouse: (Administrative Order 11-09) 

ORDERED, that effective immediately, in addition to defendants already eligible for 

the program, defendants who are sentenced during court proceedings to serve 

misdemeanor sentences and who have been cleared for release by the District of 

Columbia Department of Corrections are eligible for courthouse release; 

it is further ORDERED, that defendants who are sentenced during misdemeanor or 

felony court proceedings to “time served” or probation who the Department of 

Corrections authorizes cleared for release are eligible for courthouse release; 

it is further ORDERED, that defendants and all applicable paperwork must be delivered 

to the main cellblock on the C level no later than 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to be 

eligible for courthouse release; 

Those in halfway house placements must return to the halfway house after Court to be cleared by 

DOC Records Office, failing to do so may be charged with an escape/abscondance violation of 

program. 

Inmates with significant disabilities and/or a serious and persistent mental illness should not be 

discharged from the jail without being brought to the attention of the DC Jail Linkage Plus 

Program (see Mental Health Chapter). The Linkage program works to ensure that persons living 

with mental illness can seamlessly receive treatment upon their release. To check whether the 

inmate is involved in the Linkage Plus Program call DMH Jail Liaison agent (202) 698-0416. 

To check whether the inmate will receive an ample supply of prescription medication (to include 

HIV medication) call Unity Health Care at the jail (202) 698-0400 or (202) 698-0413. 

Note: There is little or no follow-up to determine whether the released inmate was able to take 

advantage of the discharge plan. 

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X. REENTRY 

This chapter provides helpful resources that can be utilized during the first hours or days after a 

person is released from jail or prison. The Court Services and Offender Rehabilitation Agency 

(CSOSA) expect that over 2,000 ex-offenders will be returning from prisons and jails this year to 

reside in the District of Columbia. Statistics show that those released from prison for the first 

time stand a 50% chance of being sent back to prison for a technical violation. Many of these 

violations occur due to lack of adequate preparation for what to expect when she returns to the 

community. 

DC Department of Corrections (DOC Reentry) 

1901 D Street, SE 20003 (CTF) 

(202) 574-7822, Rodney Mitchell, Reentry Coordinator 

Facilitates, monitors and advices on reentry activities/matters. 

(202) 673-8202, LaToya Lane, Deputy Warden for Women’s Programs 

Gender focused programs, direct assistance and community referrals to help women transition to 

the community. 

Office on Ex-Offender Affairs (Executive Office of the Mayor) 

2100 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE # 301, 20020 

(202) 715-7670, Fax (202) 715-7672, Charles Thornton, Director 

Direct services and advocacy to enhance service delivery of ex-offenders in areas of employment 

and career development, health care, education, housing, and social services. 

Public Defender Service – Community Reentry Program 

680 Rhode Island, Avenue, NE 20002 

(202) 824-2815, Fax (202) 824-2672, April Frazier, Reentry Coordinator 

Assists clients with applications, where eligible, for record sealing, expungement and pardon 

applications. Facilitates critical support services to re-entrants by maintaining partnerships with 

community based organizations. Annual Community Reentry and Expungement Summit. 

A. Identification 

Birth Certificate: An original or certified copy of a birth certificate is needed before one can 

obtain a social security card or a driver’s license or non-driver’s ID. If born in the District of 

Columbia obtain a copy of a birth certificate at: 

Vital Records Division 

899 North Capitol Street, NE, First Floor 


(202) 442-9009, (202) 671-5000 

The Vital Records office will accept as identification: 

Prison/Institution ID card 

Cost: $23 per copy for original certificate 

Copy of prison release documents $18 per computer short-form certificate 

Letter from CSO or halfway house manager 

If born in another state contact: DC Office of the Secretary, Notary Commissions and 

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There are several organizations that assist with the cost of a birth certificate and photo ID. 

Support is generally dependent on the Ward in which the resident resides: 

Birth Certificate and Photo ID Assistance 

Ward 2 

Ward 3 

Entire 

District 

Ward 8 

Entire 

District 

The Foundry United Methodist Church 



(202) 332-4010 

Transition Assistance Program 

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church 

One Chevy Chase Circle, NW 


(202) 363-4817 

Visitors’ Services Center 

1422 Massachusetts Avenue, SE 20003 

(202) 544-2131 

Assumption Parish 

3401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE 


(202) 561-4179 

Salvation Army 

1434 Harvard Street, NW 


(202) 332-5000 

Fridays, 9am to noon 

(Must be in line by 8:30am) 

T, W, F, mornings 

Call for appointment 

M, T, W, Th, F 9:30am to 

1pm. Must be recently 

released or currently in jail. 

M, W, F, 9am – 5pm 

Call for appointment 

Social Security card: Before a person can be hired for employment s/he must present a social 

security card to the employer. If an inmate already has a social security number, but can not 

find the card, s/he can apply (via mail) for another card prior to release, or have a family member 

or friend apply on his behalf. No fee required. 

To apply by mail for a copy of your social security card the following items MUST be provided: 

Original or a certified copy birth certificate AND either 

Prison ID card 

Driver’s License 

Passport 

Military (DD214) 

Applications can be mailed or hand-delivered to either of the below Washington DC area Social 

Security offices: 

2041 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave, SE 20020 

21 M Street, NW 20037 

1905-B 9 th Street, NE 20018 

7820 Eastern Avenue, NW 20012 

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Police Clearances: Obtainable at MPD Arrest and Criminal History Section, 

300 Indiana Ave, NW Room 3055 20001. (202) 727-4245, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Requests can 

be made in person or by mail. (A third-party can not obtain another person’s police clearance). 

Walk-in request are available within minutes, depending on the length of the applicants criminal 

history. Mail request should allow 3 weeks for processing. To obtain a police clearance the 

applicant must provide either of the following proofs of identification: 

Valid Driver’s License, or Non-Driver’s ID Card 

DD 214 with government picture ID 

Valid Passport 

Birth Certificate, SSN and government picture ID 

Green Card with picture ID 

Cost: $7 (cash or money order, payable to DC Treasurer) (No credit cards or checks). 

Voting with a Criminal Record: To vote in DC, you must: 

Be a U.S Citizen 

Be 18 years old, on or before Election Day 

Be registered to vote in DC 30 days prior to the Election 

(If you have not voted in the past four years you must re-register) 

Not be in jail (DC Jail/CTF) serving a sentence for a felony conviction 

Registered voters, incarcerated for a misdemeanor conviction may vote while 

incarcerated (Voting is by Absentee Ballot, due to the DC Board of Elections, by COB on 

Election Day) (see below) 

Registered voters convicted of a felony may vote if living in the community, which 

includes living in halfway house, transitional house, Reentry Sanctions Center and drug 

rehabilitation facility. 

Voting from DC Jail or CTF: 

Inmates serving time for misdemeanor convictions or detained without conviction are provided 

voter registration and absentee voting materials. During the intake process at the DC Jail 

inmates are asked: (1) If they are registered to vote, (2) If they would like to register to vote, (3) 

If they would like to participate in the voting process while detained at DC Jail or CTF. DC 

Department of Corrections (DOC) supplies each inmate with the form and material necessary to 

vote in a DC special, primary or general election held during their incarceration. Voting 

materials are sealed by the inmate and timely mailed to the DC Board of Elections, by DOC. 

Questions Call (202) 727-2525 or visit www.dcboee.org 

B. Mentoring 

“A-MEN” (Anacostia Mentoring Employment Network) 

(Ex-Offender Support Group), 3111 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE 20032 

(202) 562-2636, Fax (202) 562-5121, Clarence Burrell, Diane Harris, Contacts Persons 

Encourage; guidance; self-expression; mentoring; resource identification. Groups meet 

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Daniel Alexander Payne Reclamation Program (DAPRP) 

(Metropolitan AME Church) 1518 M Street, NW 20005 

(202) 462-1362, Fax (202) 462-1360 

Rev. Karen D. Harrison, Program Manager, Mary Douglass, Outreach Coordinator 

Men/women mentoring program where participants received support from committed volunteers 

who assists with life-skills, computer literacy, career counseling, spiritual guidance. CSOSA 

Faith Based Initiative provider. 

DC Jail Advocacy Project (University Legal Services) 

220 I Street, NE, # 130 20002 www.uls-dc.org 

(202) 527-7033, Fax (202) 547-2662, Gretchen Rohr, Program Director 

Provides peer-based advocacy and training for formerly incarcerated persons with mental illness. 

Legal and social advocacy for individuals with a psychiatric disability, detained at DC Jail or 

CTF and within 90 days of release. Legal assistance (ADA protection), transitional planning and 

application(s) assistance, case management, 6-month post-release aftercare and monitoring. 

East of the River Clergy-Police Community Partnership (ERCPCP) 

4105 First Street, SE, 20032 www.ercpcp.org 

(202) 563-3690, (202) 373-5767, Fax (202) 563-3693, Yolanda Bland, Program Manager 

Connects persons recently released from prison/jail with trained mentors from various faithbased 

neighborhood institutions. Relationship counseling; financial management; self-esteem 

building; referrals. Participants must be involved with ERCPCP case management services. 

Health Care For Reentry Veterans Program (HCRV) 

50 Irving Street, NW (Veterans Administration Hospital) 

(202) 745-8000, ext 5267, Fax (202) 745-8169, Rodney D. Carter, Reentry Specialist 

Assists veterans returning home from prison or jail. Case managers connect with returning 

veterans up to 6 months prior to release from prison. Assess reentry needs, offer mentoring and 

connects with appropriate health, social services, public and veteran benefits. Eligibility: 

Honorable discharge or general discharge. Referrals through BOP, agency or self-referrals 

accepted. 

Reentry Program (CTF) 1901 C Street, SE 20003 

(202) 698-6988, Fax (202) 673-2259, Regina Gilmore, Women’s Program Manager 

Prepares DC Jail residents for their release to the community. 

[The] Reentry Network for Returning Citizens – 4322 Sheriff Road, NE 20019 

(202) 450-1401, Fax (202) 450-1566, www.thereentrynetwork.org 

James Leblanc, Program Coordinator; Courtney Stewart, Chairman 

cstewart@thereentrynetwork.org 

Volunteers establish relationships with returning citizens and help mentor with family 

reunification, housing assistance, mental health and substance abuse referrals and job search 

counseling. Call to schedule interview, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. 

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R.A.P.P. (Reintegrating Alternatives Personal Program) 

2465 Alabama Avenue, SE 20020 www.rapponline.org 

(202) 678-6038, Fax (202) 678-8100, Rev. Dr. J. Talbert, Executive Director 

Prepare and assist those returning from prison with support and referrals for employment 

assistance, academic enrichment, mentoring, counseling services. Provide court ordered 

and volunteer anger management, domestic violence, and parenting classes. Provide assistance 

to DC fathers under the DHS Fatherhood Initiative Program. Case worker gets involved with the 

inmate prior to and after release. Educates and prepares inmates and family about what to expect 

when client returns to the community. Case management services work in conjunction with 

conditions of probation or parole, to include reporting non-compliance in the RAPP program to 

CSO. Referrals accepted from all sources. 

Welcome Home Program (Prison Outreach Ministry) 

Sister Susan Van Baalen, Executive Director, (202) 347-3239 

1001 Lawrence Street, NE 20017 www.prisonoutreachministry.org 

Pre-Release Center (PRC), Montgomery Co. MD 11651 Nebel St, Rockville, MD 20852 

240-773-4206, Fax (301) 468-4420, Liz Laird, Montgomery County, Coordinator 

Adams House - 5001 Silver Hill Road, Silver Hill, MD 20783 

240-492-2510, Taliah Hull, PG County, Program Coordinator 

Connects persons recently released from prison/jail with trained mentors. Assist with connecting 

to appropriate social services; relationship counseling; limited start-up financial assistance (work 

clothes, transportation); housing referrals; job readiness. Mentors meet with mentees at least 

once per week, more frequently if necessary. Referrals considered from all sources. 

C. Medical Care 

All District residents, including DC residents returning home from prison have access to primary 

health care regardless of their ability to pay. Eligibility guidelines include homeless, legal and 

illegal immigrants, persons in halfway houses, on probation or parole, head of households and 

their families. Residents must present a valid photo ID before receiving treatment. 

DC jail and CTF inmates who expect to be released can enroll with a health care plan prior to 

being released. A representative from Unity Health Care will visit the inmate in jail, assess his 

health care needs, and enroll that inmate under Chartered Health Alliance, Unison or Health 

Right Alliance, effective immediately. Upon release, s/he can go directly to 1900 Massachusetts 

Ave, SE, Room 1242 and receive treatment or at any Unity Health Care site. (Hours 8:15am to 

4:45pm) 

Returning persons seeking medical attention can enroll in a health care plan and receive 

immediate services at any of the below site 

The DC Government has a public-private partnership with the Income Maintenance 

Administration, (DHS/IMA), Chartered Health Alliance, Health Right and Unison to ensure that 

District residents have access to primary health care and other needed health services regardless 

of their ability to pay. Eligible populations include: homeless, legal and illegal immigrants, 

persons in halfway houses, DC Jail, CTF, on probation or parole, head of households and their 




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families; none of whom can be otherwise covered by medical insurance or have an ability to pay 

for health services. 

To sign up: Income Maintenance Administration (IMA) eligibility examiners are available at 

each of the below listed hospitals and neighborhood health centers to receive applications. 

Applicants must provide: proof of DC residency, SSN numbers for each family member needing 

coverage, income and assets. Applicants can also go to IMA, 645 H Street, NE (202) 724-5506 

(between 8:15am and 4pm) to apply. IMA examiners screen to determine if: applicant is 

eligible for Medicaid/Medicare benefits, food stamps, IDA (Interim Disability Assistance), and 

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). If applicant is deemed ineligible for 

Medicaid/Medicare at that time, applicant will be assigned a managed care program either under 

Chartered Health Alliance (202 408-4720 or Health Right Alliance (202) 218-0380. 

The Alliance health coverage works basically the same as a HMO. Enrollees utilize a contracted 

network health care providers through several DC hospitals and neighborhood health clinics for 

an array of services (see below). 

Emergency, same day medical service is available through the emergency room at one of the 

below listed hospitals. If the applicant is later deemed eligible for health coverage, the cost of 

the service will be retroactively covered by the approved provider. If applicant is deemed 

ineligible s/he is personally responsible for the cost of services. 

Note: IMA will not approve a benefit until all supporting documents are received. 

(See Material Assistance Chapter for list of documents required by IMA). 

Hospital Care 

Children’s National Medical Center 

111 Michigan Avenue, NW 

◘School Health Program and pediatric 

specialty and inpatient care 

Howard University Hospital 

2041 Georgia Avenue, NW 20002 

◘Emergency Room, Primary care 


110 Irving Street, NW 20002 


United Medical Center (Greater SE Hosp) 

1310 Southern Avenue, SE 20032 

◘Emergency Room, Primary Care 

George Washington Hospital 

901 23 rd Street, NW 

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Unity Health Care Centers 

Neighborhood Health Clinics 

Neighborhood health clinics offer a variety of walk-in and by appointment services. To 

schedule an appointment call (202) 469-4699. Walk-in service is first come, first served. 

Most offer OB-GYN, prenatal, parenting, nutrition, dental health and well baby care. 

Anacostia 

1328 W Street, SE 20020 

(202) 610-7160 

Fax (202) 610-7164 

Michelle Chevalier, Manager 

Southwest Community 

850 Delaware Ave, SW 20019 

(202) 548-4520 

Fax (202) 548-4538 

Brilla Perez, Manager 

Congress Heights Clinic 

3720 M L King Ave, SE 

20032 

(202) 279-1800 

Fax (202) 279-1834 

Tracy Harrison, Manager 

Walker-Jones Clinic 

40 Patterson Street, NW 

(202) 354-1120 

Fax (202) 354-1150 

Rob Baylor, Manager 

Hunt Place 

4130 Hunt Pl, NE 20019 

(202) 388-8160 

Fax (202) 388-8746 

Victor Prince, Manager 

Minnesota Avenue 

3924 Minnesota Ave, NW 

(202) 398-8683 

Trow Martin, Manager 

East of the River 

123 45 th Street, NE 20019 

(202) 388-7890 

Fax (202) 388-5202 

Jesse Langston, Manager 

Good Hope Health Center 

1638 Good Hope Road, SE 

20020 (202) 610-7280 

Fax (202) 610-0555 

Cynthia Carter-Lyles, Mgr. 

Upper Cardozo Clinic 

3020 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 745-4300 

Fax (202) 462-6128 

Margarita Lobo, Manager 

Southeast 

1310 Southern Ave. SE 20032 

(202)574-7225 

Fax (202) 373-5745 

Janelle Thomas, Manager 

Brentwood 

1201 Brentwood Rd NE 

20018 

(202) 832-8818 

Fax (202) 832-8575 

Emma Braxter, Manager 

Stanton Road 

3240 Stanton Rd, SE 20032 

(202) 889-3754 


Specialized Health Centers 

Eastern Student Health Center 

Eastern High School (students only) 

1700 East Capitol Street, NE 20023 

(202) 543-6017 

Tracey Harrison, Manager 

Phoenix Center 

1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE #1242 

(202) 548-6516, (202) 546-7620 

Brenda Crowder-Gaines, Manager 

Primary Care 

Reentry Center 

1600 Good Hope, Road, SE 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 

(202) 715-1601 

Brillia Perez, Manager 

N Street Village 

Homeless/Battered Women 

1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 234-0951 

Sarah Price, Coordinator 

Mobile Medical Unit(s) 

(202) 773-4953 

(202) 255-3469 

Derrick White, Coordinator 

Primary Care 

Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) 

1901 D Street, SE 20003 

(202) 698-0400, (202) 547-7822 

Dr. Diane Lapp, Manager 

Bianca Thompson, Director of Nursing 

(202) 698-0406 




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Christ House 

1717 Columbia Rd, NW 

(202) 328-1100 

Brenda Crowder-Gaines, 

Manager 

Harbor Light 

2100 New York Ave, NE 

(202) 269-6333 

Derrick White, Manager 

Homeless Service Centers 

(Unity staffed units within a program) 

(Must be enrolled in the respective program to receive services) 

Federal City (CCNV) 

425 2 nd Street, NW 20001 

(202) 508-0500 

Nakia Abrams, Manager 

Friendship Place 

4713 Wisconsin Ave, NW 

(202) 564-1419 



1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 234-0951 


Pathways to Housing 

101 Q Street, NE, Suite G 

(202) 529-2972 

Oluwabunmi Olusola, Director 

Other Community Health Centers/Clinics: 

Bread for the City - 1525 7 th Street, NW 20001 

(202) 332-0440, (202) 386-7082 

1640 Good Hope Road, SE 20020 (Operated by Unity Health Care) 

(202) 610-3880, (202) 561-8587 

Randi Abramson, MD, Medical Clinic Director www.breadforthecity.org 

Free primary health/medical/dental care. Treats ailments including: hypertension, diabetes, 

STDs, infections, asthma, ulcers, and arthritis. Mon – Thurs 9am to noon and 1pm to 5pm, and 

Tues evenings 5pm to 6:30pm. Must call Mon or Wed. at 9:30am sharp for an appointment. 

Spanish 



Nursing care for homeless men and women in need of recovery. (No maximum stay) Must be 

too sick to live on the streets or in a shelter, but not sick enough to require hospitalization. 

Referrals only (call for bed availability). 

La Clinica del Pueblo - 2831 15 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 462-4788, Fax (202) 332-0085 www.lcdp.org 

Alicia Wilson, Director; Madeline Frucht Wilks, MD, Medical Director 

Medical facility serving primarily low-income, Latino persons of all ages. Services range from 

general health care, health promotion and education courses, mental health programs (individual 

and group) and HIV counseling and testing. Open 9am to 5pm M-F. Call for appt.Spanish 

Columbia Road Health Services - 1660 Columbia Rd, NW 20009 

(202) 388-7890, Fax (202) 588-8101, Susan Riggs, Manager 

Medical family practice and social services; counseling. Mon – Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Tues until 

8pm appointments preferred. Sliding scale or govt insurance (Medicaid, Chartered, Health Care 

Alliance, Unison). Spanish 

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Community of Hope – 2250 Champlain Street, NW (Marie-Reed School) 

(202) 232-9091, (202) 232-9022, Fax (202) 232-8494 www.communityofhopedc.org 

Yasmina Castellano, Office Manager 

Health care services; case management; educational services to HIV-infected homeless persons 

and their families. Mon – Fri 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm. (Thurs 6pm to 7pm) Insurance 

enrollment counselors available. Spanish 

Federal City - CCNV (Clinic) 425 2 nd Street, NW 20001 (Basement) 

(202) 508-0500, Fax (202) 508-0525, Nakia Abrams, Manager 

Primary medical care for adult men and women. Case management; psychiatric services; 

diabetic education; HIV testing & treatment; substance abuse counseling. 

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:00am-4:00pm; Wed & Sat: 8am to noon, Re-opens on Mon & Wed 4:30pm 

to 6:30pm. 

Health Care for Homeless Veterans (VA Hospital) 50 Irving Street, NW 20422 

(202) 745-8000, Ken Barnum (ext. 7634) 

Outreach services to homeless veterans in DC, Montgomery Co, PG Co, MD, Charles Co, MD, 

and Northern VA. Mon – Fri 8am–4:30pm. Assistance and referrals for housing, substance 

abuse, other general health services. Walk-in services for new patients at VA Hosp. Mon-Thurs 

1pm to 2:30pm. 

Health Care Network (Catholic Charities) - (202) 332-6605 

Referrals for low-income and uninsured in need of specialty medical care services. 

Healthy Babies Project - 801 17 th Street, NE 20019 

Regine Elie, Program Director (202) 396-2809, Fax (202) 396-8926 

www.healthybabiesproject.org Full range of services for pregnant and post-partum (up to 1 

year) Serves residents of Ward 5, 6, and homeless. Total assessment, plan of action, parenting 

classes every Wednesday 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Child care provided. Weekly fatherhood support 

and counseling sessions (child care available) with peer mentor support; case management; and 

employment and educational referrals. 

Homemaker Health Aid Services, Inc. of the National Capital Area 

1234 Massachusetts Ave, NW, # C1002 20005 

(202) 638-2382, Fax (202) 638-3169, Marla Lahat, Contact Person 

Home care for elderly, blind or disabled, housekeeping, personal care, food preparation as 

needed; sliding scale. 

Hospice of Washington - 3720 Upton St, NW 20016 

(202) 895-0163, (202) 895-0135, Sandra Dailey, Admissions 

9 inpatient beds for terminally ill; home care and home health services to D.C. residents. Must 

be under private physician’s care. Private insurance, Medicare or charity & Medicaid. Hospice 

of PG County, MD (301) 499-0550. 




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Howard University College of Dentistry (Clinic) - 600 W Street, NW 20002 

(202) 806-0062, Registration (202) 806-0007/08, Dr. Ryel Bell, Clinic Director 

Full range of dental services handled by HU dental students and supervised by board certified 

faculty. $55 for initial registration & examination. Emergency walk-ins must report and 

complete paperwork one hour before clinic opens. Mon, Tues 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, 

Wed 9am-12pm and 2-5pm, Thurs, Fri 10am-1pm and 2-5pm, closed weekends. 

Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care www.maryscenter.org 

2333 Ontario Rd, NW 20009 (202) 483-8196 

508 Kennedy Street, NW 20011 (202) 545-6600 

3912 Georgia Avenue, NW 20011 (202) 483-8196 

8709 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 240-485-3160 

(202) 483-8196, Fax (202) 797-2628, Maria Gomez, Director 

Medical care for uninsured pregnant; prenatal care; pediatric clinic; health education classes & 

home visiting program for Mary Center patients. Clinic hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am to 5pm. Teen 

pregnancy program. Teen clinic: physicals, STD/HIV testing- persons (13-21 yrs) every other 

Saturday. Call for appointment. Pregnancy tests $15. DC Medicaid. 

Spanish/French/Vietnamese 

N Street Village (Wellness Center)-1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 939-2091, Fax (202) 319-1508 www.nstreetvillage.org 

Sharon Watkins, Program Manager 

(Women) On-site nurse, twice weekly primary care medical clinic, health consultation and 

coordination services, health education and health promotion activities (yoga, nutrition, exercise, 

mental health, arts.) Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. 

Northwest Center - 2702 Ontario Rd., NW 20009 www.northwestcenter.net 

Pregnancy Center: Kimberly Rogers, Director 

(202) 483-7008, Fax (202) 332-3459 

Pregnancy testing (after a positive test clients are educated on all life-affirming choices 

available). Counseling; prenatal education; parenting classes; material assistance for long-term 

clients; diapers for infants, formula for returning clients. Emergency formula & diapers. Crib 

Voucher program (expectant mothers receive voucher for new crib). 

Mon, Wed, Fri 12-3:30pm, Tues, Thurs 4-6:30 by appointment. 

Maternity Home: Susan Galluci, Director (202) 483-7899 

Transitional housing for expectant mothers and their children (up to 5 years). Participants 

receive case management, job and life skills training. Program provides 24-hour in-live staff, 

case manager. 

Planned Parenthood - Pregnancy testing; counseling; abortions; HIV services; STD screening; 

gynecological care. Sliding fee. Medicaid. 

Jatrice Martel Gaither, Director www.ppmw.org 

1108 16 th Street, NW 20036 (202) 347-8512 (202) 347-8500 

3937-A Minnesota Ave, NE 20018 (202) 388-4770 

19650 Clubhouse Road, #104 Gaithersburg, MD (301) 208-1300 

1400 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 608-3448 

370 S. Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 533-5651 

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Prevention of Blindness Society of Metro Washington 

1775 Church St, NW 20036 (202) 234-1010, Barbara Terrace 

Tues & Thurs 9:30am to 1pm. Must bring prescription; fee may be waived 

Southeast Veterans Center - 820 Chesapeake Street, SE 20032 

(202) 561-8387, Fax (202) 561-8776, (202) 745-8685 (Appt. number) 

Basic medical care for Veteran Red Team Members Only. Physical exams; immunizations; case 

management; medication monitoring; assistance obtaining veteran ID cards. Services by 

appointment. Call Mon – Fri 8am to 4:30pm. . 

SOME Medical Clinic - 60 O Street, NW 20001 

(202) 797-8806 x4, Fax (202) 265-3849, www.some.org 

Comprehensive health care: HIV care; podiatry services; gastroenterology clinic; diabetes 

treatment; eye clinic; dental clinic. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins accepted Mon – Fri 

8am to 4pm. Eligibility: homeless, living within 8 block radius of the clinic. 

The HOYA Clinic – 1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE (4 th Floor) 20003 

(202) 486-4816, Medical student driven, training clinic for Georgetown University Medical 

School. Serves income eligible DC residents. Tues, Wed 6pm to 7:30pm 

Those who seek to involve themselves in alcohol and drugs recovery meetings 

upon release can consider one of the below NA/AA meetings. These meetings are popular 

among recovering addictions and often have peer sponsors willing to offer support. 

Popular Alcoholic Anonymous/Narcotic Anonymous Group Meetings: 

NE NW SE 

Dupont Circle Club 

1623 Connecticut Ave NW 

Mon-Sun noon, 5:30pm 

Metropolis Club 

938 Rhode Island Ave, NE 

Mon-Sun 7am, noon, 6pm 

St. Luke’s Center 

4923 E. Capitol St, SE 

M-Sat 11am, 3pm, 8pm 

(The) Better Way 

4601 Sheriff Road, NE 

Mon-Sat 1pm, 7pm 

St. Martin’s Church 

1908 North Capitol St NW 

Mon-Sat noon 

Anacostia Young People’s Club 

1215 Good Hope Rd, SE 20020 

Sun – Sat 7am, 10am, noon, 

7:30pm 

D. Housing (Overnight Shelters) 

The District of Columbia has several overnight shelters available to men, women and families 

for free or at minimal cost. Most shelters are for nighttime lodging requiring the residents check 

in the facility by 7pm and leave (with all belongings) by 7am the following morning. Below is a 

list of overnight shelter programs. 




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Emergency Overnight Shelters (DC) 


NW 

Calvary Women’s 


928 5 th St, NW 

(202) 783-6651 

Women, 

elderly & 

mentally ill 

5pm to 8am 

(limited 

availability) 

Breakfast, dinner; shower facilities; 

laundry. Part-time psychiatrist; job 

& life skills program support groups 

and case manager. 

Photo ID 

High 

barrier 

SE 

DC General 

(Families Forward) 


(202) 547-5702 

Families Hypothermia 

24/7 

Meals; social services; medical 

clinic; case management; housing 

placement assistance. 

Referrals 

through 

Virginia 

Womens 

SE 

NW 

NW 

NE/ 

SE 

NW 

NE 

NW 

N/A 

NW 


2812 PA Ave, SE 

(202) 583-7602 

Dorothy Day 

House 

503 Rock Creek 

Church Rd, NW 

(202) 882-9649 

Georgetown 

Ministry Center 

1041 Wisc, Ave NW 

(202) 338-8301 

Harriet Tubman 

DC General Shelter 

Main Hosp Cafeteria 

(202) 547-1924 


6010 Georgia Ave, 

(202) 487-2012 

(301) 728-8307 

House of Ruth 

(Madison Shelter) 

651 10 th St, NE 

(202) 547-2600 

John L. Young 

Women’s Center 

119 D Street, NW 

(202) 639-8469 

My Sister’s Place 


(202) 529-5991 

Open Door 

425 2 nd St, NW 

Rear CCNV 

(202) 639-8093 

Abused DC 

residents 

over 60 yrs 

Families 

Men 

Women 

Women 

Women 

Single, 

adult 

women 

Women 

unattached 

Battered 

women, w/ 

children 

Women 

unattached 

18 & older 

24 hour 

emergency 

intake 

24 hour 

emergency 

Intake 

Winter 

Shelter Nov- 

Spring 

24 hour 

1 st come 

7pm to 7am 

1 st come 

Daily intake 

@ 4:30pm 

7pm to 7am 

1 st come 

7pm to 7am 

1 st come 

24 hour 

emergency 

Social services: clothing; medical; 

dental housing assistance; 

counseling. Crisis intervention and 

transportation. 

Admission is a consensus of 

residents in the house. (Capacity 5 

families) Counseling, daily meals 

(when available), laundry (no dryer); 

No TV and no spanking children. 

Limited 8–10 bed capacity. No 

meals or services. 

Meals (dinner), shower and referrals. 

Day program w/ rehab counselors. 


Dinner. 

3 meals daily; must see case manager 

within 3 days of residency; day 

center & other services; 

transportation to job interviews. (see 

this Chapter) 

Case management; job training; life 

skills and drug counseling. 


24 hour hot-line. DV emergency 

shelter & transitional housing; 

support groups for battered women, 

advocacy services, legal and job 

assistance 




Photo ID 

TB test 

High 

barrier 

Must be 

referred by 

Catholic 

Charities 

No ID 

Required 

High 

barrier 

No ID 

Low barrier 

Low 

barrier 

No ID 

Low barrier 

No ID 

Low barrier 

No ID 

Low 

barrier 

7pm to 7am Meals, showers, no laundry Photo ID 

High 

barrier

Mental Health 

XI. MENTAL HEALTH 

A. DC Department of Mental Health (DMH) provides mental health services to adults, children, 

teenagers, and their families. Services offered at community health centers, school, and DMH 

Community Services Agencies (CSA) include: emergency, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric 

care, individual, group and family therapy; community support, intensive case management and 

medication; psycho-educational therapy and treatment for children experiencing behavioral, 

emotional and learning challenges. To enroll contact the Access HelpLine at (202) 671-3070 or 

the consumer line 1-888-7WE-HELP (1-888-793-4357). 

HelpLine staff will conduct initial mental health assessment via telephone and refer callers to the 

appropriate mental health provider, and if possible, facilitate a 3-way conference call to schedule 

an intake appointment with the provider. Residents may receive services at the CSA of their 

choice, conditioned upon space availability. If the CSA is at maximum caseload capacity and 

unable to enroll new consumers, the CSA must assist the consumer link to another CSA. 

DC Medicaid is a local health care program for low-income and low assets DC residents who 

are pregnant, a child under age 19, a parent or caretaker of a child under age 19, a resident over 

65 years old, or disabled person. Enrollment in DC Medicaid/Medicare: applications are 

available at DC Department of Health, Medical Assistance Administration and community health 

centers, or call (888) 557-1116. Applicants must present valid identification (govt. issued photo 

ID, and passport or birth certificate) and proof of social security number. To check the Medicaid 

eligibility call (202) 442-9074, or (202) 698-4220 (Office of Medicaid Managed Care, 645 H St, 

NE). 

Representative Payee (Social Security Payments): Most minor children and adults who are 

incapable of managing their social security benefits will have a payee. Representative Payee is 

an individual or organization appointed by Social Security Administration (SSA) to receive 

Social Security benefits for someone who cannot manage or direct his money. Convicted felons 

can not serve as a representative payee, unless otherwise approved by SSA. 

A payee is responsible for everything related to benefits that a capable beneficiary would do for 

herself, including: 

Determine the beneficiary’s needs and use payments to meet those needs 

Save any money for the beneficiary's future needs (see SSA guidelines for minimum 

amount savings requirements); www.SSA.gov 

Report any changes which could affect the beneficiary’s eligibility 

Keep records of all payments 

Return any payments to which the beneficiary is not entitled to SSA 

Representative Payee cannot: 

Sign legal documents, other than Social Security documents, on behalf of a beneficiary 

Have legal authority over income from sources other than Social Security or SSI 

Use beneficiary's money for the payee's personal expenses 

Put a beneficiary's Social Security or SSI funds in the payee’s or another person's account 

Use a child beneficiary's "dedicated account" funds for basic living expenses. This only 

applies to disabled/blind SSI beneficiaries under age 18. 




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DC Organizations that provide Representative Payee Services 

Family Matters of 

Greater Washington 

Azora Irby-Muntasir 

202-829-1510 ext. 1190 

Volunteer-based program 

Bread for the City 

(202) 332-0440, Joanne 

Fulmer, Coordinator 

Must be referred through 

DMH 




Community Connections 

801 Penn Ave, SE 20003 

(202) 546-1512 

CC Clients Only 

The DMH Jail Diversion Program (JDP) links persons at the DC Jail and CTF with mental 

health services while detained and upon their release. Defense attorneys and others concerned 

with the mental health of an inmate are encouraged to call JDP 

(202) 698-0415/16, Rosalyn Williams to learn which services the inmate is assigned to and 

ensure that he is connected with appropriate mental health services. If housing is needed the 

consumer will receive “priority” placement on the DMH housing waiting list. JDP conducts a 

daily audit of the DOC census to identify DMH consumers. When a jailed DMH consumer is 

identified, the JDP worker contacts the consumer and asks whether he would like to be 

connected to mental health services. JDP informs the mental health agency of consumer’s 

incarceration. 

DC Superior Court Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic 

500 Indian Avenue, NW Room 1230, 20001 (H. Carl Moultrie I Courthouse) 

(202) 879-1620, Fax (202) 879-1618, Jacquie Frye Adams, Office Coordinator 

Walk-in urgent mental health services for individual involved in the criminal justice system. Onsite 

diagnostic evaluations; medication management; crisis management; short term case 

management (up to 90 days); referrals for continued mental health and social services. Monday 

– Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Referrals from all sources. 

Department of Mental Health/Court Liaison Room C-255 (Moultrie I Courthouse) 

(202) 879-1732, Janice Colbert, DMH Court Liaison Coordinates mental health assessments and 

linkage to continued mental health services. Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4pm. 

Department of Mental Health, Medical Assistance Administration 

609 H Street, NE 20001 (202) 673-7440 

www.dmh.dc.gov 

Stephen T. Baron, Director 

Emergency and Crisis services for adults and families 

Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), 1905 E St, SE Bldg 14 (24 hrs) 

(202) 673-9319, Fax (202) 698-3171, Cynthia Holloway, Director Crisis & Emergency 

Emergency psychiatric evaluation, crisis stabilization, extended observation, 

urgent care. 

Mobile Crisis Services (9am-1am, 7 days a week), crisis intervention and 

stabilization, referral and linage services. 

(202) 673-9300, Fax (202) 673-9411, Jim Vambreck, Interim Team Leader 

Homeless Outreach Services - 609 H Street, NE 20001 

(202) 671-0388, Bob Glennon, Team Leader 

Assists homeless, street bound persons in crisis access services. If necessary, 

transport and/or refer to CPEP, ACT or hospital. 

Outreach workers available Mon – Fri 9am to 9pm.

Mental Health 

Multicultural and Community Services, 35 K Street, NE 20002 

(202) 442-4202, Dr. Ismail Korme, Multicultural Director 

Theressa Donaldson, Community Services Director 

Emergency medication, walk-in assessments, referrals. No case management 

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) 

ACT - Coordinator, Eugene Wooden (202) 673-2061 Eugene.wooden@dc.gov 

Intensive community based support for adults who experience frequent crisis and 

instability due to mental health and other co-occurring issues. ACT staff provide crisis 

assessment and intervention; medication prescription; administration and monitoring; 

case management and supportive therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation and skill 

development. Case managers available 24 hours and day. Referrals should be directed 

through ACT Coordinator’s office, (202) 673-2061 

Assertive Community 

Treatment Team (ACT) 

Green Door (2 team) 

1221 Taylor Street, NW 20011 

(202) 408-9500, (202) 464-9200 

Diane Manwill, Manager 



Pathways to Housing (4 teams) 

101 Q Street, NE # G 20002 

(202) 529-2972 

Josh Greene, Manager 



Community Connections (5 teams) 

801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE 20003 

(202) 281-2945 

Sam Bauman, Manager 



Hillcrest (1 team) 

1408 U street, NW 20009 

(202) 232-6100 

Paul Adegbite, Manger 



Family Preservation Services (1 team) 

801 Potomac Avenue, SE 20003 

(202) 543-0389, (202) 543-0387 

Alexis Speight, Manager 



Capital Community Services (1 team) 


(202) 574-7246, (202) 574-5444 

Angel Millege, Manager 

Pre-Trial and Assessment Services 

1100 Alabama Avenue, SE 20032 

(202) 299-5990 Nursing supervisor 

Court ordered forensic evaluations 

Forensic (202) 299-5312, (202) 299-5970 

Hospital treatment, evaluations and 

aftercare 

Dr. Kyle Stevens, Chief 

DMH Supported Employment 

Supported employment services are located in selected DMH CSA’s. Services assist 

individuals identify strategies to obtain appropriate employment and matches individuals 

with job opportunities that offer specialized supports in maintaining employment. 

(202) 673-7597, Supported Employment Coordinator, Stephen Baker 




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DMH Supported Housing 

The DMH Housing Division provides a range of housing options for individuals 

including independent apartments, group homes, and transitional housing. Referrals for 

DMH Housing resources are made through the CSA or ACT program. 

(202) 671-2900, (202) 671-2903, Tomika McCormick, Housing Director 

Core Service Agencies (CSA) (Serving Adults) 

(Programs listed below are further described in this Chapter) 

Mary’s Center 

2333 Ontario Road, NW 20009 

(202) 483-8319 

Anchor Mental Health Association 

1001 Lawrence Street, NE 20017 

(202) 635-5900 

CARECO 

6323 Georgia Avenue, NW # 206 20011 

(202) 722-1397 

Capital Community Services 

2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE 

20032; (202) 574-6054, (202) 574-5444 

LAUNCH, LLC 

6856 Eastern Ave., NW, #286 20012 

(202) 291-0951 

Community Connections 


(202) 546-1512 

Mental Health Services Division 

35 K Street, NE 20002 

(202) 442-4202 

Fihankra Place 


20020 

(202) 547-8450 

Green Door 


(202) 408-9500, (202) 464-9200 

Inner City Family Services 


20032 

(202) 494-9529 

PSI 

770 M Street, SE 20003 

(202) 547-3870 

B. Other Programs 

McClendon Center 

1338 North Capitol St, NW, # 201 20001 

(202) 745-0073 

Neighbors’ Consejo 

3118 16 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 234-6855 

Life Stride, Inc 

3005 Bladensburg Rd, NE 20018 

(202) 635-2320 

MD/DC Family Resources 

903 Brightseat Rd., Landover, MD 20785 

(301) 333-3980 

Psychiatric Center Chartered, Inc 

3001 Bladensburg Rd, NE 20018 

(202) 635-3577 

Volunteers of America 

7901 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD 20706 

1330 New Hampshire Ave, NW 20036 

(301) 459-2020 

Universal Healthcare Management 


(202) 583-1183 


(Trinity Sq. Center) 

216 Michigan Avenue, NE 200017 

(202) 877-6333 

All That’s Therapeutic - 6192 Oxon Hill Road, #311, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 

Outpatient individual counseling; group, family therapy; evaluations and assessments 

(see PG Co, MD Services Chapter). 

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Affiliated Community Counselors -15841 Crabbs Branch Road, Rockville, MD 20855 (301) 

251-8965, Fax (301) 251-0136, Ellery Owens, Director www.accirockville.org, 

Mental health care services; counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing/evaluation for 

adults, adolescents and children. Telephone interview w/ client required prior to office 

appointment. Non-profit organization, sliding scale and private insurances, no DC Medicaid. 

Spanish Flemish Greek 

Afro-American Counseling and Psychotherapy Institute, Inc. 

1629 K Street, NW, # 300 8845 Woodland Drive 

Washington, DC 20066 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 

(202) 723-0030, Fax (202) 723-1850 (301) 495-0856, Fax (301) 495-0992 

Roosevelt M. Johnson, PhD, Principal Therapist www.afroamericancounseling.com 

Treatment philosophy is centered on problem-solving, using the synthesis of multi-cultural, 

Christian-African Centric heritage. Individual, group counseling, anger management, sexually 

abusive behavior treatment. Appointments available Mon-Sat until 8pm. Major insurances, 

private pay. No walk-ins. 

Alexandria Mental Health Center - 720 Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314 

(703) 838-6400, Diane Vallance, Supervisor 

Outpatient and 24-hour emergency walk-ins (Alexandria residents only). Individual, group and 

family counseling. Fee based on income and family size, accepts Medicaid. On-site technician 

at Alexandria Hospital, same number. Mon-Wed 8:30am to 9pm Thurs-Fri 8:30am to 5pm. 

Appointments only. 

Anacostia Center for Psychotherapy & Counseling 

2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE #103 20020 

(202) 561-1423, Fax (202) 561-1481, Cell (240) 346-8515 

Jo-Anne M. Bragg, CEO, Anger Management Facilitator 

Psychiatric, psychological and psycho-education evaluations; individual, group & family 

therapy; Anger and Stress Management; Parenting skills training and parent/child 

reunification. Anger management group sessions ($25) per session, Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm, 

child care provided. Sliding fee. No DC Medicaid. Appointments only. CFSA contract vendor 

for Reunification Parenting program. 

Anchor Mental Health Association - 1001 Lawrence St, NE 20017 (DMH/CSA) 

(202) 635-5900, Fax (202) 832-8216 

Karen Ostoie, Intake Director, (202) 635-5930 

Multi-service association for outpatient St. Elizabeths Hospital and homeless with mental illness. 

Community residential facilities; day treatment program (Mon –Fri 8:30am to 3pm); individual, 

group and family counseling; life skills training; case management; shelter workshop; job 

placement and on-the-job support. SSI, private insurance, DC Medicaid, DMH contract 

provider. 

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Double Trouble in Recovery Program. 12-step NA/AA substances abuse recovery program for 

persons with mental illness and substance abuse challenges. Meetings offer a safe forum to 

discuss psychiatric disabilities, medication, and substance abuse. Meetings: Wednesday 1pm to 

2pm (Attendance limited to participants in the Anchor Program). 

Andromeda Transcultural Health - 1400 Decatur St, NW 20011 

(202) 291-4707, Fax (202) 723-4560, www.andromedatransculturalhealth.org 

Dr. Ricardo Galbis, Director; Sylvia Figuerroa, Intake Coordinator, ext 100 

Individual, group, family and couples therapy; substance abuse and general counseling; 

psychosocial partial day program for chronically mentally ill services primarily for Spanishspeaking 

persons; sliding fee begins at $50 per hour mental health services. D.C. Medicaid, 

Medicare and private insurance. 9am.-5 pm, Mon-Fri 

Spanish, Amharic, French, Chinese Spanish interpreter services 

Capital Community Services (DMH/CSA) United Medical Center 

1310 Southern Avenue, SE 20032, (202) 574-6054, (202) 574-5444 

Fax (202) 574-69849, Dr. R. Zebrak, Director r.zebrak@yahoo.com 

2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE #236 20032 

(202) 678-0380, Fax (202) 678-0386, Dr. Hawthorne, Treating Psychiatrist 

Individual and group counseling and therapy; case management; medication management. dual 

diagnosis services; anger management. Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am to 6pm, Tues, Thurs 8:30am 

to 7pm Sat by appt. 

Careco Mental Health Services, Inc 

6323 Georgia Avenue, NW 20011 (DMH/CSA) 

(202) 722-1398, (202) 722-7214, Janna McCargo, Director of Mental Health Services 

Saieda Robinson, Intake Coordinator 

Full service mental health clinic. Medication management; individual and group 

counseling/therapy; medical nursing; case management. Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm, Sat by appt. 

Transitional and long-term housing for persons with mental illness or diagnosed with intellectual 

disability (single and double room occupancy), Case management; 24-hour counseling services 

for residents. Referrals through DMH and/or DDS. 

Northern Virginia Family Services 

6400 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 

(703) 533-3302, Fax (703) 237-2083, Cyndy Dailey, Center Director 

Therapy for adults and children experiencing cultural adjustment problems; family conflict 

resolution; anxiety control; depression; physical and sexual abuse. Individual, group and family 

counseling. Wrap-around social services include case management; outreach; housing 

assistance; health and safety programs; assistance to victims of domestic violence. 

Individualized treatment programs for children that includes family members, art and/or play 

therapy in the child’s dominant language. VA Medicaid, private insurance and sliding scale. 

Services provided in: 

English Hindi Spanish Arabic German Tagalong 

Somali Laotian Turkish Hungarian Kurdish Cantonese 

Vietnamese Urdu Japanese French Korean Russian 

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Center for Post Traumatic Stress Studies and Treatment 

3701 Connecticut Ave, NW, # 4 20008 

(202) 362-0063, Jeffrey Jay, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 

Individual and group counseling for trauma victims, including veterans and their families. 

Sliding fees and private insurance. Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm (By appointment) 

Community Action Group - 3325 13 th Street, SE 20003 DMH/CSA 

(202) 543-4558, Fax (202) 543-4579, Janice Gordon, Director 

Individual, group and family counseling/therapy; substance abuse prevention, treatment. Mon- 

Fri 8:30am to 5:45pm, Sat by Appt. 

Comprehensive Community Health and Psychological Services (CCHIPS) 

1250 H Street, NE 20002 

(202) 543-5830, Dr. Laverna Simms, Director; Malika Spencer, Coordinator 

Psychological counseling; group substance abuse and/or mental health counseling for CSOSA 

STAR/HIDTA supervisees, at 300 Indiana Ave, NW location only. Outpatient substance abuse 

counseling at H Street location for probationers and other persons under BOP and US Probation 

jurisdiction. CSOSA, BOP, USP contract provider. 

Community Connections - 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE 20003 (DMH/CSA) 

(202) 546-1512, Fax (202) 544-5365, www.communityconnections.org 

Suzanne Bechard, Intake Coordinator sbechard@ccdc1.org 

Full service clinical case management with focus on major mental illness, dual diagnosis, 

criminal justice, wellness, and specialized trauma treatment (sexual, physical, emotional abuse). 

Double Trouble to Recovery groups. Intensive housing referral and follow-along support. 

DMH Access Help Line and direct referrals accepted. Wheelchair accessible. 

Special Civil and Criminal Justice Programming: 

Intensive Forensic Case Management: Persons involved with the Court system. 

Options Plus: Intensive case management, treatment and supportive housing to eligible 

individuals in pretrial status. (202) 585-7200, Glenda Flowers, Supervisor 

Renewed Connection for Civilly Committed individuals attempting to gain voluntary status. 

Subsidized and Transitional Housing for Discharged Veterans 

(202) 683-1105, Michael Dehart, Veterans Housing Program Coordinator 

Permanent supportive housing program with case management, adjustment monitoring. 

Participants reside in independent housing, must contribute 30% of income. Must be actively 

receiving mental health services through DMH. (See Veterans Services Section.) 

Consumer Action Network - 1300 L Street, NW, #1000 20005 

(202) 842-0001, Fax (202) 842-2685 www.can-dc.org 

Iris Darby, Advocate Coordinator 

Independent consumer group which promotes consumer advocacy, education and mediation and 

limited case management, as needed. 





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Courtney’s House – PO Box 12054, 20005 

24-hour Hotline 888 261-3665 

(202) 276-4487, www.courtneyshouse.org 

Tina Frundt, Executive Director, Jennifer McDaniel, Coordinator 

Outreach, protection and support for children and minors who are victims of domestic sex 

trafficking in the greater DC area. Street outreach between 12:30am and 5:30am to rescue or 

support victims. Safe group house (girls 12 - 17 yrs) to provide support and protect rescued. All 

staff are sex trafficking survivors. 

Crossing Place (Woodley House, Inc.) - 2731 Conn. Ave, NW 20008 

(202) 328-4070, Fax (202) 328-5845, Sonja Ervin, Director 

Adults with chronic psychiatric diagnosis. Transitional “step-down” or crisis stabilization beds 

to avoid or delay hospitalization. Direct referrals (202) 518-0061 or through DMH. Spanish 

DC Jail Advocacy Project (University Legal Services) 

220 I Street, NE, #130 20002 

(202) 527-7033, Fax (202) 547-2662 www.uls-dc.org 

Gretchen Rohr, Program Director 

Legal and social work advocacy for individuals with a psychiatric disability, detained at DC Jail 

or CTF within 90 days of release or within 90 days of return from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. 

Legal assistance (disability rights protection), transitional planning and application assistance 

(preparation and filing), case management, 6-month post-release aftercare, legal protection and 

monitoring. Referrals from any agency, self, family and/or friends. 8am to 6pm (Mon-Fri). 

D.C. Jail Linkage Plus Program - DC Jail 1901 E Street, SE 20003 

(202) 698-0415, (202) 698-0416, Rosalyn Williams, Coordinator 

Links inmates in DCJail/CTF with diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness or cooccurring 

disorders (serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse) to community 

service agencies to ensure continuity of care. Facilitates continuity of mental health care for 

inmates known to DMH. Referrals from all sources. 

DC Rape Crisis Center - 24 HOUR HOTLINE: (202) 333-7273 www.dcrcc.org 

(202) 232-0789, Denise Snyder, Executive Director, P.O. Box 34125 20043 

Free individual and group counseling for sexual assault and incest survivors; self-defense classes 

(sliding scale); companion services. ASL and Spanish-speaking counselors available. Donations 

accepted at prescheduled times. 

Essential Therapeutic Perspectives, Inc-8100 Professional Place, #205 

Landover, MD 20785 (see PG Co. MD Services Chapter) 

Evans Court Monitoring - 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW # 825, 20015 

(202) 448-1470, (202) 448-1472, Fax (202) 448-1477, Elizabeth Jones, Monitor 

Monitors services entitled to Evans class members: former patients of Forest Haven and their 

children. Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

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Family Matters of Greater Washington 

1509 16 th Street, NW 20036 

(202) 289-1510, Fax (202) 371-0836, Tanya Jackson-Smallwood, Executive Director 

Florian Portis, Clinical Manager ext 1188 

Individual, group and family psychotherapy services including parenting classes. Domestic 

violence program for victims and perpetrators. Referrals through Court Social Services (CSS), 

CSOSA, and/or CFSA. Medicaid, private insurance and sliding scale. 

Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc. (FMCS) 

2041 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE, # 303 20020 

(202) 889-7900, Fax (202) 610-3095, Angela Fulwood, Director 

Individual, group and family counseling/therapy; substance abuse prevention, treatment and 

community education services; medical care, support services, HIV/AIDS prevention and 

education, and substance abuse treatment. CSOSA contract provider for drug treatment. 8:30am 

to 5:30pm (Mon-Fri) Sliding fee and private insurance. Accepts Medicaid. 

Family Preservation Services - 801 Potomac Avenue, SE #107 20003 

(202) 543-0387, Fax 543-2758, Roeathea Butler, Clinical Director 

Crisis intervention, assessments, supportive therapy and referrals for youth and adults 

experiencing the effects of an unmanaged mental illness and/or disability (dually diagnosed). 

Crisis case managers available 24 hours a day. Individual, group and family counseling 

(available at client’s home, office, school, etc). General office Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 6pm; Tues, 

Thurs 9am to 8pm, Sat by appt between 10am and 2pm. Referrals from DMH (AccessHelp Line) 

DDS, DOC. Walk-ins accepted if eligible for DMH services. 

Family Crisis Center, Inc. of Prince Georges County 

3601 Taylor St, Brentwood, MD 20722 

Individual, group and couples counseling for perpetrators & victims of domestic 

Violence. (see PG Co, MD) 

Family Service Foundation, Inc. – 5301 76 th Ave, Landover Hills, MD 20784 

Family psychiatric clinic; sexual abuse services. 

(see PG Co, MD Services Chapter XXI) 

Golden Triangle Homeless Outreach Program – (Managed by Block-By-Block) 

Golden Triangle Dispatch (202) 293-9580, Outreach Specialists: Elisabeth Teater 

(202) 438-5832, Tamara Rushovich (202) 603-9910, Fax (202) 741-2891/2893 

Outreach workers build relationships with DC’s homeless and connects homeless individuals 

with services including phone services, transportation assistance, referrals, and coordinating case 

care. Street outreach services limited to in the Business Improvement District (White House to 

Dupont Circle and 16th Street, NW to New Hampshire Avenue, NW). 

George Washington University Hospital 

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences- 2150 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 

(202) 741-2893, Fax (202) 741-2891, James Griffin, Department Chair 

Psychologist training center. One-on-one, group counseling, psychological assessments, 

psychotherapy to children and adults. Mon-Fri 8am to 8 pm, Sat 9am to 2pm. 




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Inpatient psychiatric unit: 900 23 rd Street, NW, emergency and involuntary referrals accepted; 

third-party payments and Medicaid accepted. (202) 994-3764, Inpatient Services (202) 994- 

3355. 

Outpatient program: Individual, group and family counseling, evaluations, forensic and 

disability examinations, psychopharmacology unit; third-party payments and sliding scale fees, 

no Medicaid. Burns Bldg, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 20037, 

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm. (202) 741-2889. Ms. Julie, Intake Coordinator 

Georgetown Family Center Clinic, Inc - 4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW #103 20007 

800 432-6882, (202) 965-4400, Fax (202) 965-1765, Jessica Davidson, Coordinator 

Individual, family and couples psychotherapy (i.e. anxiety, depression, marital discord, 

workplace difficulties), biofeedback. Sliding scale (based on income and family size, range $10. 

to $125 per hour) Weekdays 8:30am to 5pm. Evening and Saturday appointments available. 

Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry (Outpatient) 

3800 Reservoir Rd, NW 20007 (202) 687-8609, Steven Epstein, MD, Dept. Chair. Psychiatric 

treatment: individual, group, psychopharmacology. Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5pm. Sliding scale, 

Medicaid accepted. 

The Green Door - 1221 Taylor Street, NW 20011 (DMH/CSA) 

(202) 464-9200, Fax (202) 464-5730, Tim Sawina, Director 

Sharon Miller, Clinical Director, Akimasa Fuji, Assistant Clinical Director 

Diane Manwill, Jail Diversion/Forensic Team Leader 

Persons with chronic, serious and persistent mental illnesses. Services include counseling, anger 

management; Double Trouble to Recovery, vocational and educational training, transitional 

employment program; life skills, employability training, ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) 

services for intensive community support; psychiatric medication and management; housing 

options; and for those involved in the criminal justice system, intense case management and 

reentry services to reduce incarcerations. Supported Employment Program counsels members on 

how employment affects their disability benefits (Social Security, Medicare, housing subsidy, 

food stamps veteran’s benefits). Access through DMH HelpLine (202) 671-3070 or walk-in. 

H.I.P.S. (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive) 

1309 Rhode Island Avenue, NE 20018 

(202) 232-8150, Hotline 1-800-676-HIPS, Fax (202) 232-8304, www.hips.org 

Cyndee Clay, Director, Elizabeth Saracuo, Program Director Angel Brown, Advocate 

Case management directed at ending the cycle of abuse of sex workers, promote selfdetermination 

and independence. Street outreach, Fri/Sat 9pm to 5am. 

Peer education for men; speakers’ bureau. 

Howard University Hospital Outpatient Mental Health Clinic 

530 College St, NW 20060 (202) 806-7981, Dr. Tanya Alim, Clinic Director 

Individual and group psychotherapy for adults, by appointment only. Evening and daytime 

sessions; Mon – Fri 8am to 4:30pm. Accepts DC and Maryland Medicaid; private insurance; no 

HMO. 

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Ida Mae Campbell Wellness and Resource Center 

2759 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE 20032 www.idamaecampbell.org 

(202) 684-7015, Fax 866-666-4945, Iden Campbell-McCollum, Director 

Keyanna P. Martinez, Program Manager 

Wellness Resource Center Day Program for individuals and their friends who are living with 

mental illness. Peer supported activities include work skills training; creative arts; social 

activities and other peer developed activities. 

Tues – Fri 12pm to 8pm, Sat 11am to 3pm. 

(Open to All) Double Trouble in Recovery Program (DTR) 12-step NA/AA substances abuse 

recovery program for persons with mental illness and substance abuse challenges. Meetings 

offer a safe forum to discuss their psychiatric disabilities, medication, and substance abuse. DTR 

meetings Wednesday 1pm to 2pm. 

Isaiah House - 75 Hanover Place, NW 20001 (SOME) 

(202) 797-8806 ext 1107, (202) 387-2798, Eric Hedges, Program Manager 

Day program for dually-diagnosed, homeless (mentally ill, substance abuse, intellectual 

disability). Therapeutic activities; weekly outings; holiday parties; individual and group 

counseling; case management; lunch (served on-site). Mon–Fri 8am to 4pm. Walk-in admission 

through SOME's Intake Center 71 O Street, NW or CSA referrals. Double Trouble to Recovery 

12-step meetings Thursdays 5pm to 6pm (SOME participants). 

Jordan House - 1509 North Capitol Street, NE 20001 (SOME) www.some.org 

(202) 526-8491, Fax (202) 526-0564, Christine O’Connor, Program Manager 

Psychiatric crisis stabilization center for homeless persons deemed to be experiencing psychiatric 

emergency (danger to self or others). Voluntary placement only. 24 hour staff, on-call access to 

psychiatrist and mental health therapist; case management, assistance with housing. Referrals 

through Access HelpLine, SOME, or mental health agency. 

Mary Claire House (SOME) - 71 O Street, NW 20001 

David Williams, Senior Director (202) 797-8806 ext 2705 

Provides supportive service transitional housing to homeless adults with severe and persistent 

mental illness after they have been stabilized at Jordan House. 

McClendon Center – 1338 North Capitol Street, NW #201 (DMH/CSA) 

(202) 745-0073, Fax (202) 745-0233, Dennis Hobbs, Program Manager 

1313 New York Avenue, NW (202) 737-0191 

Case management; individual, group counseling; medication management; community activities. 

Day Program: expressive art and dance therapy; clinical skills building; consumer empowerment. 

Referrals through Access Helpline (202) 671-3070 DMH provider. 

NAMI DC (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - 422 8th Street, SE, 2nd Floor, 20003 

(202) 546-0646, Fax (202) 546-6817, Lori Fitzgerald, President www.nami.org 

Support groups for those mental with illness and their family (free every Wednesday evening 

from 7pm to 8:30am) and consumer groups including BRIDGES (Building Recovery and 

Individual Dreams and Goals through Education and Support) a self-help, consumer-facilitated 

group; advocacy and educational services including "In Our Own Voice" where consumers speak 

to community groups about their personal recovery experience as well as train the District's 

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National Children’s Center - (Three Campus Locations) www.nccinc.org 

LaChonda Kinzer, Contact Person 

Northwest Campus - 201 Rittenhouse Street, NW 20012 

(202) 722-2319, Fax (202) 722-2503 

Maryland Campus - 410 University Blvd, West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 

(301) 593-0642, Fax (301) 593-9108 

Southeast Campus - 3400 Martin Luther King, Jr., SE 20032 

(202) 561-7280, Fax (202) 561-7284 

(202) 722-2300, (202) 722-2333, Fax (202) 722-2383 

(8-21 yrs) with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including emotional disability, 

autism, deafness, medical fragility, physical challenges and other multiple disabilities. 

Residential and day programs available. DDA referrals, self/family. Medicaid, private 

insurance, sliding scales. 

Neighbors’ Consejo - 3118 16 th Street, NW 20010 (CSA) 

(202) 234-6855, Fax (202) 234-4863, www.neighborsconsejo.org 

Veronica Fabiana, Case Manager 

Case management; physical and mental health care, housing and shelter, immigration and legal 

issues; public benefit eligibility and emergency financial aid. ESL classes; Food bags distributed 

monthly (non-perishable items) must speak with an intake coordinator. NA meetings 7pm to 

9pm (Fri) Basic computer training 9am to noon (every other Sat) and food handler certification 

program 5pm to 7pm (Fri) and 8am to 5pm (Sat & Sun). Employment assistance (resume 

writing and job placement). No fees required. 

The OPTIONS Program - 300 Indiana Avenue, NW 20001 Room 1136 

(Collaborating agencies DMH, PSA, DDS, Community Connections) 

(202) 585-7200, Fax (202) 585-7211, Glenda Flowers, Supervisor 

Options Track: Pretrial release of eligible arrestees with mental illnesses through communitybased 

management. Intake assessment and immediate services available to new arrestees. Case 

managers connect clients with psychiatric, medication delivery and maintenance; emergency 

housing; psychosocial day programs; vocational and employment services. Eligibility: 

Misdemeanants or felonies assessed with mental illness, intellectual disability and co-occurring 

disorder. 

Specialized Supervision Unit (SSU) (PSA) 300 Indiana Avenue, NW #1136 20001 

(202) 585-720 Fax (202) 585-7211, Glenda Flowers, Supervisor 

Intensive case management for arrestees with mental illness, intellectual disability, and/or cooccurring 

mental illness and substance abuse. Persons needing more supervision than that which 

can be provided through Options. 

Pastoral Counseling and Consultation Centers of Greater Washington 

7003 Piney Branch Road, NW 20012 www.pastoralcounselingdc.com 

(202) 449-3789, Fax (202) 449-3789, Carl D. Siegel, PhD, Executive Director 

Individual, family, marital and group psychotherapy. Locations is DC, MD and VA. Call for 

locations, appointments and meeting times. 7 days a week. 

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Pathways to Housing - 101 Q Street, NE, #G 20002 

(202) 529-2972, Fax (202) 529-2976 www.pathwaystohousing.org 

Christy Respress, Program Director 

Transitional case management and assistance for homeless living with major mental illness. 

“Housing First” model arranges independent housing then assist with case management and 

referrals to promote integration into the community. To qualify applicants must meet all of the 

following: (1) Axis I Diagnosis for Mental Illness; (2) Homeless; (3) Have SSI or SSDI or other 

source of income; (4) Long-term addiction to alcohol (HUD funded programs only). DMH 

provider. 

Progressive Life Center, PLC - 1933 Montana Ave, NE 20002 

(202) 842-2016, Fax (202) 842-0604, Peter Fitts, Program Director 

Individual, marital, family and group psychotherapy/counseling; hypnotherapy; psychological, 

vocational, forensic testing and assessments; parent effectiveness training; self-esteem building; 

career counseling; rights of passage, foster care & adoption program. Services for HIV and AIDS 

(see HIV Chapter). Adjusted fee, no Medicaid, most insurance accepted. 8:30am to 7pm (Mon- 

Fri). 

Psychiatric Center Chartered, Inc - 3001 Bladensburg, Road, NE 20018 (CSA) 

(202) 635-3577, Fax (202) 635-0906, Tanya Morton, Contact 

Case management; individual, group and family therapy; life skills mentoring; community 

support counseling. Referral through Access HelpLine, walk-ins. Non-Medicaid eligible sliding 

scale. DMH provider. 

PSI - 770 M St, SE 20003 (CSA) 

(202) 547-3870, Fax (202) 546-9642 www.psifamilyservices.com 

Sadie Bianco, Clinic Director; Darlene Tucker, Intake Coordinator 

Outpatient mental health, mental retardation/rehabilitation services for single and dually 

diagnosed DC (severe-profound functioning level), (higher functioning intellectual disabilities; 

deaf/blind program; vocational and employee assistance; crisis intervention; elderly. Supervised 

housing available. Will interview at jail. Direct referrals or through Department of Disability 

Service (DDS). Medicaid accepted. 

Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) - 4228 Wisconsin Ave, NW 20016 

(202) 885-5600, crisis line or 1(800) 369-2273 (24 hour intake) 

Cleopatra Booker, Intake Coordinator www.psychiatricinstitute.com 

Inpatient, outpatient, day treatment & intensive substance abuse (co-occurring); emergency 

evaluations, referral services. Medicare, D.C. Medicaid (under 18 and over 65) private 

insurance. 

QCI Behavioral Health - 6215 Greenbelt Road, Berwyn, MD # 309 20740 

Outpatient individual, group and family therapy; evaluations and assessments. 






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Ronald I. Weiner, PhD, LLC (Clinical and Forensic Associates, PC) www.cfapc.org 

801 Roeder Road, #950, Silver Spring, MD 20910 

(301) 949-4907, (301) 585-8750 www.riweinerllc.com 

Ronald Weiner, PhD, Executive Director 

Outpatient evaluation, individual, group, and family psychotherapy for persons with sexual 

disorders including persons with intellectual disabilities mild/moderate, major learning disability 

including evaluation and treatment; day and evening groups. Sliding fees, private insurance, US 

Probation/Parole, BOP, DC Court Social Services (Juveniles). No longer CSOSA contract 

provider. 

Scruples Corporation - 2811 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 20020 (CSA) 

(202) 581-2455, Fax (202) 581-2459, Carrie Renfro, Clinical Director 

Case management; individual, group and family therapy; individual anger management 

counseling; community support counseling. Referral through Access HelpLine, walk-ins. DMH 

provider. Sliding scale. 

Shura, Inc. - 3104 Lord Baltimore Drive, # 201, Baltimore, Maryland 21244 

(410) 265-6252, Fax (410) 265-6869 www.shurainc.org Mutee Mulazim, Director 

Outpatient counseling and treatment for individuals and families affected by Autism, behavioral 

problems, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, head injury, learning disability, speech/language 

impairment, chemical dependency, mental disorder, intellectual disabilities, neurological 

impairments and/or other developmental disabilities. 

Studio Downstairs (CREATE Arts Center)-816 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 

588-2787 ext 2 www.studiodownstairs.org 

Sally Brucker, Director sbrucker@studiodownstairs.org 

Heena Genti, Art Therapist hgenti@studiodownstairs.org 

Helps to overcome psychological difficulties which can impede successful reentry into the 

workforce, school or community life. Therapy administered through art and positive 

engagements with other community members, group counseling sessions. Call for orientation. 

Sliding scale fees. 

The Quality Trust For Individuals With Disabilities 

5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW #825 20015 

(202) 448-1450, Fax (202) 448-1451 www.qualitytrust.org 

(202) 459-4007, Tina Campanella, Executive Director, Erin Leventon, Legal Director 

Advocates for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities to ensure that they receive 

full benefit of programs and services available in the Washington, DC area. Monitors the 

adequacy of available services; ensuring health, safety, legal and welfare issues are addressed. 

Parent-to-Parent Connection (The Quality Trust For Individuals With Disabilities) 


(202) 561-1991, Rhonda White, Resource Specialist 

Support group for parents and families with a child with a disability run by Quality Trust. 

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Universal Health Care Management – 3230 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE 20003 (CSA) 

(202) 583-1181, Fax (202) 561-5124, Herbert Boyd, Clinical Director 

Case management; individual, group and family counseling/therapy; medication and somatic 

treatment; mentoring (10-21yrs); parenting classes; life skills. Referrals through Access 

HelpLine or self referrals. DMH provider. 

VET Center - 1250 Taylor Street, NW 20011 

(202) 726-5212, Fax (202) 726-8968, Cary Smith, Team Leader 

Readjustment counseling for veterans: individual and group counseling; substance abuse and 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder groups; benefit assistance; referrals to housing, medical (etc.) 

services. Discharge papers (DD-214) required (will assist to secure papers). Employment 

assistance. Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm 

Washington Psychological Center – 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW #513 20008 

(202) 364-1575, Barry McCarthy, PhD, Contact 

Individual and couple sessions based on cognitive behavior approach. Focus on intrusive 

thoughts, sexual responses and anxiety surrounding trauma. Therapy for sexual dysfunction, 

transgender and suicide issues. Specialized treatment: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 

issues. Medicaid, sliding scale (lowest fee $60. per session) 

Wendt Center For Loss and Healing 

Main Office 4201 Connecticut Ave, NW #300 20008 

(202) 624-0010, Fax (202) 625-0062 

Satellite Offices: 2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE #236 20020 

(202) 610-0066, Fax (202) 610-6697 

DC Medical Examiners Office (DC General Campus) 

Helps individuals experiencing a loss, life-threatening illness, violence or other trauma regain a 

sense of safety and hope. 

Lighthouse Center -5321 1 st Place, NE 20011 

(202) 624-0010, Fax (202) 624-0062, www.wendtcenter.org Susan Ley, Executive Director, 

Danielle Lasalandra, Intake Coordinator Individual and group grief counseling, support groups, 

training and education to ease the impact of illness, loss and bereavement. Summer weekend 

camp (Camp Forget-Me-Not) for youth who have experienced recent death of a family member 

or friend. Sliding scale fees. 

Spanish 

Woodley Behavior Health Care Services 

1221 Taylor Street, NW 20011 (Admin. Ofc.) www.woodleyhouse.org 

(202) 328-4069, Gary Frye, Executive Director 

2711 Connecticut Avenue, NW 20008 (Woodley House, Inc.) 

(202) 328-4068, Molly Graham, Director Residential Services 

Diagnostic and assessment; client case management; medication/somatic treatment; counseling. 

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C. Support/Self-Help Groups 

Below is a list of informational numbers for various free, self-help groups; call for meeting days 

& times; most anonymous meetings are 12-step oriented. (Some phone numbers are private 

listings of organization members.) 

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AIDS/HIV Support Groups (410) 383-4030 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (202) 966-9115 

Alliance of Genetic Support (202) 966-5557 

Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900 

Alzheimer’s Family Day Center (703) 204-4664 

American Cancer Society (301) 933-9350 

Cocaine Anonymous HelpLine (202) 368-0476 

Double Trouble to Recover 

Ida Mae Campbell Resource Center 

Isaiah House (SOME) 

(202) 684-7015 

(202) 797-8806 

Debtors Anonymous (12-step) (202) 319-0229 

Depression & Bi-Polar/Manic 

Depression 

(202) 494-8203, (301) 937-1157 

(202) 689-1250, (410) 467-4709 

(301) 299-4255, (703) 354-3510 

Diabetes Support Group (202) 331-8303 

Epilepsy Support Group (410) 828-7700 

Foster Parent Support Group (202) 723-3000 

Gambler’s Anonymous (888) 424-3577 

HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitutes (202) 232-8150 

Survive) 

Loss and Grief (William Wendt (202) 624-0010 

Center) 

Lupus Support Group (202)787-5380 

Marijuana Anonymous (800) 766-6779 

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk (703) 379-1135 

Driving) 

Narcotics Anonymous (202) 399-5316 

Nicotine Anonymous (202) 234-7837 

Overeaters Anonymous (301) 460-2800 

Pain Connection (301) 231-0008 

Parent’s Anonymous (202) 299-0900 

Sexaholics Anonymous (703) 866-6929 

Smoker’s Hotline (800) 784-8669 

Studio Downstairs (301) 588-2787 ext 1 

Suicide Hotline (800) SUI-CIDE (784-2433) 

Survivors of Abuse (202) 965-8456 

Survivors of Homicide (202) 882-9190 

D. Intellectual and Physical Disabilities 

Impairments that generally meet the definition of disability include but not limited to deafness, 

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impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, autism, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, 

and mental illnesses by 18 years old. (Impaired intellectual or adaptive functioning due to drug 

addiction and/or alcoholism are not considered an intellectual disability.) In determining 

eligibility, DDS regards dually diagnosed of an individual with an intellectual disability and 

mental illness. The eligibility decision is based on the diagnosis of the intellectual disability. 

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 

1973 endeavors to protect persons with disabilities from discrimination when trying to access 

public and private services. ADA further applies to criminal justice proceedings, jails and 

prisons. 

DC Office on Disability Rights (ODR) - 441 4 th Street, NW # 729 N 

(202) 724-5055, (202) 727-8005, Derek Orr, Director www.odr.dc.gov 

Ensures that programs, services, benefits, and activities operated funded by the District of 

Columbia are accessible to persons with disabilities. 

Transportation for persons with disabilities: 

Accessibility Contacts: 

Reduced fare program---------------------------------- (202) 962-1558 

Elderly and Disabled Transportation----------------- (202) 962-2504 

Lift-equipped Metro buses---------------------------- (202) 962-1825 

Metro Access: (Must meet preapproved ADA guidelines) 

MetroAccess-------------------------------------------- (202) 962-2504 

(800) 523-7009 

Department of Disability Services (DDS) (Formerly MRDDA) (DC Residents) 

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) 

1125 15 th Street, NW 20005 www.dds.dc.gov 

Laura Nuss, DDA Director 

Irvin Scott, (DDA) Intake Specialist, email: Irvin.scott@dc.gov 

Alice Anderson, (DDA) Intake Supervisor email: alice.anderson@dc.gov 

(202) 730-1700, (202) 730-1807, Fax (202) 730-1809 

D.C Government agency responsible for serving needs of those with intellectual disability 

(MR) and/or other developmental disabilities (18 yrs +). Must have written verification of 

MR diagnosis prior to 18 th birthday. Walk-ins accepted. Services for youth under 18 years 

are provided by DCPS and/or CFSA. If an individual is dually diagnosed with an intellectual 

disability and mental illness, other psychiatric condition, or other illness of injury, the 

eligibility decision is based on the diagnosis of intellectual disability, excluding the effects of 

the other illnesses. Assessments; case management; speech and occupational therapy; life 

skills training, residential placements. Weekdays 8:15am to 4:45pm. 

Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) (DC Residents) 

(Division of the DC Department of Disability Services (DDS)) 

1125 15 th Street, NW 20005 

New referrals call (202) 442-8738, (202) 442-8600, Fax (202) 442-8663 

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Helps persons with an intellectual mental or physical disability prepare for, obtain 

and maintain employment and/or live independently in the community. 

Weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm. Walk-ins and agency referrals. 

Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (PG Co residents) 










Vocational counseling; vocational and psychological evaluations; medical examinations; job 


job placement and follow-up. Walk-ins accepted. 

National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) - 102 Irving Street NW 20010 

(202) 877-1000, Inpatient and outpatient treatment for persons with physical disabilities and 

injuries; spinal cord; head injuries; cerebral palsy; stroke; amputation; muscular dystrophy. Must 

be prescribed by a physician. Support groups for individuals with physical disabilities (No 

referrals needed to participate in support groups). Driver’s education for persons with 

disabilities. Private insurances and Medicaid/Medicare accepted. 

Art Enables - 65 Eye Street, SW 20024 info@art-enables.org 

(202) 554-9455 Joyce Muis-Lowery, Director 

Arts-and-enterprise program that helps participants create and market their art products. 

Participants have scheduled days to create and market your own art under the guidance of 

professional artist-instructors. Art work sold in shows around the city at galleries, markets, and 

special events. 

The Art and Drama Therapy Institute (ADTI) - 327 S Streets, NE, 20002 

(202) 635-1576, Dr. M. Dickinson, Director www.adtinet.com 

Medically supervised, therapeutic day treatment. Curriculum utilizes art, music, movement, and 

drama therapies. ADTI helps teens and young adults discover and develop their unique talents, 

skills, and strengths. 

Lifeline Partnership, Inc. - 309 E Streets NW, 20001 

(202) 628-4819, Calle Thomas, Contact Person www.LifelinePartnership.org 

Nurture and support to persons with developmental disabilities. Day program, special activities, 

community outreach, advocacy. No cost. 


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Saint John’s Community Services - 2201 Wisconsin Ave. NW 20007 

(202) 274-3459, (202) 274-3461, Ashanthi Kiridena, DDA, Director 

Vocational assessments, job training, employment coaching, art therapy. Referrals from family 

and related social service agencies. 

United Cerebral Palsy of Washington 

3135 8 th Street, NE, 20017, (202) 269-1500 

Operates a prevocational day treatment program for adults with developmental disabilities. 

E. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Services 

Abused Persons Program, Montgomery County 

1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville MD 20850 

(240) 777-4195, Fax (240) 777-4357 

County residents or Montgomery County dispositions only 26-week and 8-week diversion 

programs. Participants must be Court-ordered referred. $20 per session. 

Afro-American Counseling and Psychotherapy Institute 

1629 K Street, NW, # 600 20036 (Admin. Ofc.) 

8630 Fenton Street, # 224, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Client Service Center) 

(202) 723-0030, (301) 495-0856, Roosevelt M. Johnson, PhD, President 

Services for victims and abusers. Individual, group, couples, family counseling; anger 

management. Sliding scale fees. Call for rates. 

Anger Management Techniques – PO Box 4144, Gaithersburg, MD 20885 

(301) 963-2473, Fax (301) 279-0069 Jennifer Alfonso deepbreathnow@yahoo.com 

Anger management sessions facilitated by trained private providers. Call for locations and 

times. 

Center for Child Protection and Family Support 

714 G Street, SE 20003, (202) 544-3144, Joyce N. Thomas, Director 

2020 Alabama Avenue, SE 20020, (202) 547-6175, Tasneka Cox, Site Director 

Support and resources to victims of domestic violence, particularly women and children. Crisis 

management, anger management, education, family therapy. Mon–Fri 9am - 5pm. Selfreferrals 

and agency referral accepted. 

Compassion Power - 19908 Dunstable Circle, Germantown, MD 20876 

(301) 921-2010, Fax (301) 528-7967 www.compassionpower.com 

Steven Stosny, PhD, Director, Ronald J. Coughlin, EdD, Associate Director 

Specialized curriculum with focus on intensive treatment for abusive attachment relationships, 

impulsive behavior and problems of anger resentment and anxiety regulation. Sessions held at 

alternating locations in PG Co. MD (Lanham and Forestville) Tuesday or Thursday nights from 

7pm to 9:30pm. (10 week sessions). Fee is $35. per week, plus $35. one time fee for workbook 

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Community Outreach Service (Catholic Charities) 

2109 Derby Ridge Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20912 (301) 949-1311 


12-week group sessions, $5 per session for unemployed persons, $25 for employed. Non-court 

ordered persons accepted. New groups start every month in Adelphi, Lanham or Forestville; 

public transportation accessible. DC group locations considered. 

Courtney’s House – PO Box 12054, 20005 

24-hour Hotline 888 261-3665 


Tina Frundt, Executive Director, Jennifer McDaniel, Coordinator 



support victims. Safe group house (girls 12 to 17 yrs) to support and protect rescued victims. 

All staff are sex trafficking survivors. 

DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 5 Thomas Circle, NW 20005 

(202) 299-1181, Fax (202) 299-1193 www.DCCADV.org Karma Cottman-Director 

Support groups, case management and child care services, for survivors of domestic violence. 

Mon-Thurs 10am to 8pm. 

DC Rape Crisis Center - 24 HR. HOTLINE: (202) 333-RAPE (7273) 

(202) 232-0789, www.dcrcc.org Denise Snyder, Exec. Director, P.O. Box 34125 20043 

Free individual and group counseling for sexual assault and incest survivors; self-defense classes 

(sliding scale); companion services. ASL and Spanish-speaking counselors available. Donations 

accepted. 

Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) (CSOSA) 

Four (4) supervision units: (202) 442-1822, Valerie Collins, Branch Chief 

25 K Street, NE (202) Lavonia Douglas, Rosa Lara, Supervisor 

910 Rhode Island, Avenue, NE, (202) 442-1811, L Silor Elcano, Supervisor 

3850 South Capitol St. SE, (202) 585-7611, Jefferson Williams, Supervisor 

Batterers counseling and survivors program for court-involved adults: batterers groups – 18 week 

gender specific psychosocial and aftercare groups, male Spanish-speaking group. Presentence/pre-disposition, 

probation conditioned or not mandated, Civil Protection Order (CPO), 

monitoring and referrals. 

Domestic Violence Treatment Program (CSOSA) 

910 Rhode Island, Avenue, NE 20018 

(202) 442-1841, (202) 442-1831, Connie Carrell, Supervisor 

Group and individual counseling focused on “living together without abuse.” 22-weekly 

sessions, (90 minutes per session). Morning or evening attendance option. Only the accuser 

required to attend sessions, dual party attendance optional. DV/Anger Management program, 

Weds 10:30am and 6:30pm. Referrals through Court and Community Supervision Officer 

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Domestic Violence Program (City of Alexandria) 

421 King Street, # 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 

(703) 838-4911, Claire Dunn, Coordinator 

Safehouses for abused women and families; sexual assault support groups; children’s support 

groups; outreach workers to at-risk women and families; women’s support group and evening 

spa. Groups meet weekly, child care available. Participants pay fee, call for rates. (Services for 

City of Alexandria residents only) 

Family Matters of Greater Washington - 1509 16 th Street, NW 20036 

(202) 289-1510, Fax (202) 371-0836 www.familymattersdc.org 

Tanya Jackson-Smallwood, Executive Director, Maga Duncan, Contact ext 118 

Intervention programs for batterers, victims and their children. 22-session (male) batterers group 

(Tues 6pm to 8pm); Anger Management groups (Court referred) Group meetings cost $60 first 

session, $15 each session thereafter. 

Family Crisis Center, Inc. (FCC) - 3601 Taylor St, Brentwood, MD 20722 

(301) 779-2100 Main Office, Hotline (301) 731-1203, Melinda Miles, Director 

24-week group sessions for perpetrators and victims (free to PG Co MD residents, sliding fee for 

others) 12-week anger management course for individuals with anger control issues with nonintimate 

partner relationship. CSS and CSOSA vendor. Court-ordered participants must provide 

probation/parole officers’ phone number. FCC provides monthly reports to probation and/or 

parole officers. 

(The) Family Place - 3309 16 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 265-0149, Fax (202) 483-0650, www.thefamilyplacedc.org 

Haley Wiggins, Executive Director 

Weekly support group meetings (victims only). Information on shelters, legal courses of action 

and individual counseling. 

Freddi House - PO Box 3192, Washington, DC 20010 

(202) 525-1203, Fax (202) 525-1205, Lorri Carter, Housing Director 

30 day, emergency safe house shelter for women and children victims of domestic 

violence. Case management services; individual and group counseling; intake and assessment, 

information and referrals. Must be registered with the Crime Victims Compensation Program or 

Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment (S.A.F.E.). Must have Temporary Protection Order 

(TPO) to be accepted into program. 

Homestretch - 303 S. Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 

Christopher Fay, Executive Director www.homestretch-inc.org 

(703) 237-2035, Fax (703) 237-4540 

Assist homeless families obtain safe, furnished, subsidized housing with required case 

management assistance. Support services include childcare support; employment counseling, 

skills training and job placement assistance; financial skills training, debt repayment and savings 

assistance (each family saves 30% of their income); life skills training; on-site GED, ESL and 

tutoring; college enrollment and financial aid counseling; family focus counseling and age 

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House of Ruth - (confidential locations) 

Hot Line (202) 347-2777, (202) 347-0390, Shirley Malone, Contact Person 

Trauma services for victims of domestic violence and their children. Individual and group 

counseling, case management and psycho-educational groups. 

[The] Lighthouse Center for Healing - 5321 First Place, NE 20011 

(202) 742-1720, (888) 275-3845 www.lighthousedc.org 

DC-area organizations provide triage assistance to victims of intimate partner and sexual 

violence with individual, group counseling, grief counseling, case management, peer support, 

legal assistance and housing. Victims can walk-in, call or email for assistance. 

NW Center for Community Mental Health 

14150 Park East Circle, # 200, Chantilly, VA 22021 

(703) 968-4000, Karen Koerselman, Coordinator Men’s Program 

24-week groups, $50 flat fee for residents of Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and 

Fairfax, sometimes openings for others. 

SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) – 5321 First Place, NE 20011 

(202) 742-1720, 1 (888) 275-3845, Devin Trinkley, Contact 

Nursing care, medical testing and support services to adult victims of rape, sexual assault and 

other sex crimes. Within 96 hours (4 days) of the assault, victim should go to SANE Program at 

Washington Hospital Center (WHC) Emergency room for medical services, testing and referrals 

HIV. Survivors are offered HIV testing at WHC. If not HIV positive, survivors are eligible to 

take HIV prophylaxis (post-exposure) medication for 28 days to reduce chances of contracting 

HIV as a result of the assault. No cost. 

F. Treatment For Persons with Sexual Disorders and Behaviors 

The following programs specialize in treating persons with sexual disorders and 

victims/survivors of sexually offensive behavior. 

Alpha Human Services - 2712 Fremont Ave, South, Minneapolis, MN 55408 

(612) 872-8218, Fax (612) 822-1360, Douglas Williams, Director of Intake 

Therapeutic environment in community based setting treating men convicted of sexual abuse. 13 

to 16 month program, followed by a 9 month post-residential phase. Group, individual and 

family therapy. Licensed minimum security facility provides 24 hour supervision and 

accountability. Intake fee $1,600. Per diem rate $124.14. (6 week deposit require if no health 

insurance.) 

David C. Heebner, LLC, - 14143 Robert Paris Court, Chantilly, VA 20151 

(703) 815-1199, Fax (703) 815-2089 

Assessment and evaluation services; court testimony of sex and substance abuse cases; 

alternative sentencing reports for persons with sexual offending behavior. Intensive outpatient. 

Individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, psychoeducational and life skills treatment. Use 

of polygraph and Abel Assessment as needed. Individual ($95 per session) and group ($80). 

Non-participating insurance provider. 

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[The] Center for Clinical and Forensic Services 

10640 Main Street, # 203, Fairfax, VA 22030 

(703) 278-0457, Fax (703) 278-0458 

Selina Gates, PhD, Clinical Director, Shannon Morris, Contact Person 

Individual, group and family psychotherapy for persons with sexual disorders. Call for 

appointment. Sole CSOSA contract provider. Sessions held (by appt) at 300 Indiana Ave, NW. 

Services in conjunction with CSOSA supervision reporting guidelines. 

Ronald I. Weiner PhD, LLC (Clinical and Forensic Associates, PC) 

801 Roeder Road, # 950, Silver Spring, MD 20910 www.cfapc.org 

(301) 949-4907, (301) 585-8750 www.riweinerllc.com 

Ronald Weiner, PhD, Executive Director 

Outpatient evaluation; individual, group, and family psychotherapy for persons with sexual 

disorders (adults and youth), persons with intellectual disability (mild – moderate), major 

learning disability, or other handicaps that impair intellectual functioning; day and evening 

groups. Sliding fees, US Probation/Parole, BOP, Dept of Disability Services, (No CSOSA 

contract) 

COVE PREP (Psychosexual Rehabilitation and Education Program) 

PO Box G, Torrance PA 15779, (724) 459-9700, Fax (724) 459-9701 

Alan Novotny, Intake Coordinator 

Males (12-20 yrs) secure care facility. Treatment includes individual psychotherapy, dialectical 

behavior therapy, family counseling, and social/coping skills. Facility capacity 34 youth, each 

have individual bedrooms and showers; 1:4 staffing; mental health services; and psychological 

testing. PA certified residential school curriculum adaptable to meet DC’s IEP requirements. 

National Institute for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of Sexual Trauma 

104 E. Biddle St, Baltimore, MD 21202 www.fredberlin.com 

(410) 539-1661, Fax (410) 539-1664, Fred Berlin, MD, PhD, PA, Director 

Outpatient evaluations and treatment; individual, family, couple and group psychotherapy for 

persons with sexual disorders, mentally retarded (mild - moderate, major learning disability, or 

other disabilities that impairs intellectual functioning), support group therapy for family, friends 

and significant others of person with sexual disorder. Fees apply, major insurances, no 

government contracts. 

Sex-Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) (Federal Bureau of Prisons) 

Dr. William Bickert, BOP Behavioral Management Program Coordinator, (202) 514-4492 

Civilly Committed Sex Offenders, Dr. Karen Steinhouser, Director 

FCI Butner, P.O. Box 1000, Butner, NC 27509-1000 

(919) 575-4541 ext 4457, Fax (919) 575-2007, www.bop.gov 

Under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, the Bureau of Prisons has 

the power to seek the civil commitment of any “sexually dangerous person” in BOP custody. 

This power allows BOP to indefinitely hold someone in custody even after the completion of his 

sentence. A person facing civil commitment is entitled to a hearing before a federal judge in the 

district where the person is held. (see table below for federal defender representation in North 

Carolina and Massachusetts.) In order to civilly commit someone, BOP must prove that the 

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In addition, BOP must establish that the person suffers from a serious mental illness, 

abnormality, or disorder which would cause them to have serious difficulty in refraining from 

sexually violent conduct or child molestation if released. BOP may rely on any available records 

to establish sexual dangerousness, including court records, any admissions made during 

treatment or other mental health records. 

Convicted Sex Offenders: Dr. Cheryl Renaud, Director 

Sentenced sex offenders may be designated to a BOP “non-residential” institution with a Sex 

Offender Treatment Program Non-Residential (SOTP-NR). Inmates involved in the SOTP-NR 

reside in general population and receive six to eight hours of individual and group treatment per 

week. BOP facilities in this region with SOTP-NR programs are: FMC Devens, USP Marion, 

USP Tucson, FCI Seagoville, FCI Petersburg or FCI Mariana. Sentenced inmates with a history 

of sexual offenses may be considered for intensive residential treatment (SOTP-R) at FMC 

Devens, SOTP-R is a 112 bed segregated unit. Participation in SOTP is voluntary. Referrals by 

mental health manager at inmate’s current facility. 

Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) is a “mandatory” program assignment for sex 

offenders who do not volunteer for SOTP. SOMP evaluates risk of sexual re-offense and 

associated management needs, and recommends appropriate management services during 

incarceration and upon release to the community. 

Federal Public Defender Offices near FCI Butner and FCI Devens 

150 Fayetteville Street 

Raleigh, NC 27601 

(919) 856-4236 

Fax (919) 856-4477 

22 Bridge Street 

Concord, NH 03301 

(603) 226-7360 

Fax (603) 226-7358 

51 Sleeper Street 

Boston, MA 02270 

(617) 223-8061 

Fax (617) 223-8080 

[The] Safer Society Foundation - P.O. Box 340, Brandon, Vermont, 05733 

(802) 247-3132, (802) 247-5141, Fax (802) 247-4233 www.safersociety.org 

Information on national sex offender programs, current practices and trends in sex offender 

treatment. Referrals to specialized programs that provide services for abuse-reactive children, 

juvenile and adult sex offenders. Request for referrals are accepted Monday - Friday 9am to 

4:30pm. Referral forms are also available online. Phones staffed Monday, Wednesday, or 

Fridays from 1:00pm to 4:30pm (EST). 

Shura, Inc. - 3104 Lord Baltimore Drive, # 201, Baltimore, Maryland 21244 

(410) 265-6252 Fax (410) 265-6869 www.shurainc.org Mutee Mulazim, Director 

Gia Browne, Intake Coordinator. Alternative Living Units (ALU) for persons with sexual 

offenses. Some homes are staffed 24-hour and/or supervised as needed. Sex Offender treatment 

is provided by the Berlin Clinic (see National Institute for the Study, Prevention & Treatment of 

Sexual Trauma this Chapter). Maryland Development Disabilities Administration provides 

residential care, private pay is accepted. Call for fee options. 

Washington Psychological Center - 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW #513 20008 

(202) 364-1575, ext 6, Barry McCarthy, PhD, Contact Person 

Individual and couple sessions based on cognitive/behavior approach. Focus on intrusive 

thoughts, sexual responses and anxiety surrounding trauma. Therapy for sexual dysfunction, 

transgender and suicide issues. Specialized treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 

issues. Medicaid, sliding scale (lowest fee $60. per session). 

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XII. MEDICAL CARE 

The DC Government has a public-private partnership with the Income Maintenance 

Administration, (DHS/IMA), Chartered Health Alliance, Health Right and Unison to ensure that 

District residents have access to primary health care and other needed health services regardless 

of their ability to pay. Eligible populations include: homeless, legal and illegal immigrants, 

persons in halfway houses, DC Jail, CTF, on probation or parole, head of households and their 

families; none of whom can be otherwise covered by medical insurance or have an ability to pay 

for health services. 

To sign up: Income Maintenance Administration (IMA) eligibility examiners are available at 

each of the below listed hospitals and neighborhood health centers to receive applications. 

Applicants must provide: proof of DC residency, SSN numbers for each family member needing 

coverage, income and assets. Applicants can also go to IMA, 645 H Street, NE (202) 724-5506 

(between 8:15am and 4pm) to apply. IMA examiners screen to determine if: applicant is 

eligible for Medicaid/Medicare benefits, food stamps, IDA (Interim Disability Assistance), and 

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). If applicant is deemed ineligible for 

Medicaid/Medicare at that time, applicant will be assigned a managed care program either under 

Chartered Health Alliance (202 408-4720 or Health Right Alliance (202) 218-0380. 

The Alliance health coverage works basically the same as a HMO. Enrollees utilize a contracted 

network health care providers through several DC hospitals and neighborhood health clinics for 

an array of services (see below). 

Emergency, same day medical service is available through the emergency room at one of the 

below listed hospitals. If the applicant is later deemed eligible for health coverage, the cost of 

the service will be retroactively covered by the approved provider. If applicant is deemed 

ineligible s/he is personally responsible for the cost of services. 

Note: IMA will not approve a benefit until all supporting documents are received. 

(See Material Assistance Chapter for list of documents required by IMA). 

Medical Care at DC Jail and CTF: Non-emergency care is staffed by Unity Health Care. Inmates 

schedule appointments to receive medical attention through their respective case manager. 

Depending on the urgency of the requests, a Unity Health Care nurse will visit the requesting 

inmate in their respective jail housing unit. If more concentrated medical treatment is needed, 

inmate will be transferred to the jail infirmary unit to be seen by a doctor. (The jail’s infirmary 

unit is not an overnight unit. Inmate’s are returned to their respective unit after receiving 

treatment, or transported to a hospital if more intensive treatment is required.) 

Hospital Care 

Children’s National Medical Center 

111 Michigan Avenue, NW 

◘School Health Program and pediatric 

specialty and inpatient care 

United Medical Center (Greater SE Hosp) 


◘Emergency Room, Primary Care 




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110 Irving Street, NW 20002 


George Washington Hospital 

901 23 rd Street, NW 

◘ Emergency room, trauma, and inpatient 




Unity Health Care Centers 

Neighborhood Health Clinics 

Neighborhood health clinics offer a variety of walk-in and by appointment services. To 

schedule an appointment call (202) 469-4699. Walk-in service is first come, first served. 

Most offer OB-GYN, prenatal, parenting, nutrition, dental health and well baby care. 

Anacostia Health Center 

1500 Galen, St, SE 20020 

(202) 610-7160 

Fax (202) 610-7164 

Michelle Chevalier, 

Manager 

Southwest Community 


(202) 548-4520 

Fax (202) 548-4538 

Brilla Perez, Manager 

East of the River 

123 45 th Street, NE 20019 

(202) 388-7890 

Fax (202) 388-5202 

Jesse Langston, Manager 


3720 M L King Ave, SE 

20032 

(202) 279-1800 

Fax (202) 279-1834 


Walker-Jones Clinic 

40 Patterson Street, NW 

(202) 354-1120 

Fax (202) 354-1150 

Rob Baylor, Manager 


3020 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 745-4300 

Fax (202) 462-6128 

Margarita Lobo, Manager 

Hunt Place 

4130 Hunt Pl, NE 20019 

(202) 388-8160 

Fax (202) 388-8746 

Victor Prince, Manager 

Minnesota Avenue 

3924 Minnesota Ave, NW 

(202) 398-8683 

Trow Martin, Manager 

Brentwood 

1201 Brentwood Rd NE 20018 

(202) 832-8818 

Fax (202) 832-8575 

Emma Braxter, Manager 

Good Hope Health Center 

1638 Good Hope Road, SE 

20020 (202) 610-7280 

Fax (202) 610-0555 

Cynthia Carter-Lyles, 

Manager 

Southeast 

1310 Southern Ave. SE 20032 

(202)574-7225 

Fax (202) 373-5745 

Janelle Thomas, Manager 

Stanton Road 

3240 Stanton Rd, SE 20032 

(202) 889-3754 


Specialized Health Centers 

Eastern Student Health Center 

Eastern High School (students only) 

1700 East Capitol Street, NE 20023 

(202) 543-6017 

Tracey Harrison, Manager 

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Homeless/Battered Women 

1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 234-0951 





Medical Care 

Anacostia Health Center 

Reentry Center 

1500 Galen Street, SE 20020 

(202) 610-7160, Fax (202) 610-7164 

Michelle Chevalier, Manager 

Central Detention Facility (DC Jail) 

1901 D Street, SE 20003 

(202) 698-0400, (202) 547-7822 

Dr. Diane Lapp, Manager 

Bianca Thompson, Director of Nursing 

(202) 698-0406 

Homeless Service Centers 

(Unity staffed units within a program) 

(Must be enrolled in the respective program to receive services) 

Blair House 

635 I Street, NE 20002 

(202) 255-3469 

Nicole Pitt, Coordinator 

Central Union Mission 

1631 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 328-1084 


Christ House 

1717 Columbia Rd, NW 

(202) 328-1100 

Brenda Crowder-Gaines, 

Manager 

Federal City (CCNV) 

425 2 nd Street, NW 20001 

(202) 508-0500 

Nakia Abrams, Manager 

Friendship Place 

4713 Wisconsin Ave, NW 

(202) 564-1419 


Harbor Light 


(202) 269-6333 



1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 234-0951 


New York Ave Shelter 


(202) 281-3884 


801 East Bldg 

2700 MLK Jr., Ave, SE 

(202) 563-1415 


Other Community Health Centers/Clinics: 

Anacostia Community Health Clinic 

1500 Galen Street, SE 20020 

(202) 610-7160, Fax (202) 698-1166 Michelle Chevalier, Center Manager 

Community health clinic: OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Dental services. 

Mon – Fri 8:15 to 5:30pm. Sliding scale, major insurances, Medicaid accepted. 

Bread for the City - 1525 7 th Street, NW 20001 

(202) 332-0440, (202) 386-7082 

1640 Good Hope Road, SE 20020 (Operated by Unity Health Care) 

(202) 610-3880, (202) 561-8587 

Randi Abramson, MD, Medical Clinic Director www.breadforthecity.org 

Free primary health/medical/dental care. Treats ailments including: hypertension, diabetes, 

STDs, infections, asthma, ulcers, and arthritis. Mon – Thurs 9am to noon and 1pm to 5pm, and 

Tues evenings 5pm to 6:30pm. Must call Mon or Wed. at 9:30am sharp for an appointment. 

Spanish 

Cheverly Health Center (PG Co Health Dept) 

3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785 

Maternal health care and family planning 





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Nursing care for homeless men and women in need of recovery. (No maximum stay) Must be 

too sick to live on the streets or in a shelter, but not sick enough to require hospitalization. 

Referrals only (call for bed availability). 


(202) 462-4788, Fax (202) 332-0085 www.lcdp.org 

Alicia Wilson, Director; Madeline Frucht Wilks, MD, Medical Director 

Medical facility serving primarily low-income, Latino persons of all ages. Services range from 

general health care, health promotion and education courses, mental health programs (individual 

and group) and HIV counseling and testing. Open 9am to 5pm M-F. Call for appt. Spanish 


(202) 388-7890, Fax (202) 588-8101, Susan Riggs, Manager 

Medical family practice and social services; counseling. Mon – Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Tues until 

8pm appointments preferred. Sliding scale or govt insurance (Medicaid, Chartered, Health Care 

Alliance, Unison). Spanish 

Community of Hope – 2250 Champlain Street, NW (Marie-Reed School) 

(202) 232-9091, (202) 232-9022, Fax (202) 232-8494 www.communityofhopedc.org Yasmina 

Castellano, Office Manager 

Health care services; case management; educational services to HIV-infected homeless persons 

and their families. Mon – Fri 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm. (Thurs 6pm to 7pm) Insurance 

enrollment counselors available. Spanish 

Federal City - CCNV (Clinic) 425 2 nd Street, NW 20001 (Basement) 

(202) 508-0500, Fax (202) 508-0525, Nakia Abrams, Manager 

Primary medical care for adult men and women. Case management; psychiatric services; 

diabetic education; HIV testing & treatment; substance abuse counseling. 

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:00am-4:00pm; Wed & Sat: 8am to noon, Re-opens on Mon & Wed 4:30pm 

to 6:30pm. 


(202) 745-8000, Ken Barnum (ext 7634) 





Health Care Network (Catholic Charities) - (202) 332-6605 

Referrals for low-income and uninsured in need of specialty medical care services. 

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Healthy Babies Project - 801 17 th Street, NE 20019 

Regine Elie, Program Director (202) 396-2809, Fax (202) 396-8926 

www.healthybabiesproject.org 

Full range of services for pregnant and post-partum (up to 1 year) Serves residents of Ward 5, 6, 

and homeless. Total assessment, plan of action, parenting classes every Wednesday 6:30pm to 

8:30pm. Child care provided. 

Weekly fatherhood support and counseling sessions (child care available) with peer mentor 

support; case management; and employment and educational referrals. 

Homemaker Health Aid Services, Inc. of the National Capital Area 

1234 Massachusetts Ave, NW, # C1002 20005 

(202) 638-2382, Fax (202) 638-3169, Marla Lahat, Contact Person 

Home care for elderly, blind or disabled, housekeeping, personal care, food preparation as 

needed; sliding scale. 

Hospice of Washington - 3720 Upton St, NW 20016 

(202) 895-0163, (202) 895-0135, Sandra Dailey, Admissions 

9 inpatient beds for terminally ill; home care and home health services to D.C. residents. Must 

be under private physician’s care. Private insurance, Medicare or charity & Medicaid. Hospice 

of PG County, MD (301) 499-0550 

Howard University College of Dentistry (Clinic) - 600 W Street, NW 20002 

(202) 806-0062, Registration (202) 806-0007/08, Dr. Ryel Bell, Clinic Director 

Full range of dental services handled by HU dental students and supervised by board certified 

faculty. $55 for initial registration & examination. Emergency walk-ins must report and 

complete paperwork one hour before clinic opens. Mon, Tues 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, 

Wed 9am-12pm and 2-5pm, Thurs, Fri 10am-1pm and 2-5pm, closed weekends. 

Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care www.maryscenter.org 

2333 Ontario Rd, NW 20009 (202) 483-8196 

508 Kennedy Street, NW 20011 (202) 545-6600 

3912 Georgia Avenue, NW 20011 (202) 483-8196 

8709 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 240-485-3160 

(202) 483-8196, Fax (202) 797-2628, Maria Gomez, Director 

Medical care for uninsured pregnant; prenatal care; pediatric clinic; health education classes & 

home visiting program for Mary Center patients. Clinic hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am to 5pm. Teen 

pregnancy program. Teen clinic: physicals, STD/HIV testing- persons (13-21 yrs) every other 

Saturday. Call for appointment. Pregnancy tests $15. 

D.C. Medicaid. Spanish/French/Vietnamese 

N Street Village (Wellness Center)-1333 N Street, NW 20005 


Sharon Watkins, Program Manager 

(Women) On-site nurse, twice weekly primary care medical clinic, health consultation and 

coordination services, health education and health promotion activities (yoga, nutrition, exercise, 

mental health, arts.) Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. 




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Northwest Center - 2702 Ontario Rd., NW 20009 www.northwestcenter.net 

Pregnancy Center: Kimberly Rogers, Director 

(202) 483-7008, Fax (202) 332-3459 

Pregnancy testing (after a positive test clients are educated on all life-affirming choices 

available). Counseling; prenatal education; parenting classes; material assistance for long-term 

clients; diapers for infants, formula for returning clients. Emergency formula & diapers. Crib 

Voucher program (expectant mothers receive voucher for new crib). 

Mon, Wed, Fri 12-3:30pm, Tues, Thurs 4-6:30 by appointment. 

Maternity Home: Susan Galluci, Director (202) 483-7899 

Transitional housing for expectant mothers and their children (up to 5 years). Participants 

receive case management, job and life skills training. Program provides 24-hour in-live staff, 

case manager. 

Phoenix Health Center - 1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE #1242 

(202) 548-6500, Fax (202) 548-6534, Brenda Crowder-Gaines, Manager 

Adult primary medical and nursing care; complete physicals; HIV testing and counseling; 

Hepatitis B treatment; STD TX/prevention; substance abuse treatment; support groups; family 

planning and condom distribution. Mon – Fri 8:15am to 4:45pm. 

Planned Parenthood - Pregnancy testing; counseling; abortions; HIV services; STD screening; 

gynecological care. Sliding fee. Medicaid. 

Jatrice Martel Gaither, Director www.ppmw.org 

1108 16 th Street, NW 20036 (202) 347-8512 (202) 347-8500 

3937-A Minnesota Ave, NE 20018 (202) 388-4770 

19650 Clubhouse Road, #104 Gaithersburg, MD (301) 208-1300 

1400 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 608-3448 

370 S. Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 533-5651 

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metro Washington 

1775 Church St, NW 20036 (202) 234-1010, Barbara Terrace 

Tues & Thurs 9:30am to 1pm. Must bring prescription; fee may be waived 

Southeast Veterans Center - 820 Chesapeake Street, SE 20032 

(202) 561-8387, Fax (202) 561-8776, (202) 745-8685 (Appt. number) 

Basic medical care for Veteran Red Team Members Only. Physical exams; immunizations; case 

management; medication monitoring; assistance obtaining veteran ID cards. Services by 

appointment. Call Mon – Fri 8am to 4:30pm. 

SOME Medical Clinic - 60 O Street, NW 20001 

(202) 797-8806 x4, Fax (202) 265-3849, www.some.org 

Comprehensive health care: HIV care; podiatry services; gastroenterology clinic; diabetes 

treatment; eye clinic; dental clinic. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins accepted Mon – Fri 

8am to 4pm. Eligibility: homeless, living within 8 block radius of the clinic. 

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The HOYA Clinic – 1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE (4 th Floor) 20003 

(202) 486-4816, Medical student driven, training clinic for Georgetown University Medical 

School. Serves income eligible DC residents. Tues, Wed 6pm to 7:30pm. 

Upper Cardozo Health Clinic - 3020 14 th Street, NW 20009 (Unity Health Care) 

(202) 745-4300, Fax (202) 462-6128 Margarita Lobo, Manager 

OB/GYN; X-ray; pediatrics; dental clinic; internist; lab; appointments recommended; Spanish 

and English. 

Walker-Jones Neighborhood Health Care - 40 Patterson Street, NW 20001 

(202) 354-1120, Fax (202) 354-1150, Rob Baylor, Manager 

General medical; dental; GYN; maternity; Family Practice Clinic (Tues, Thurs) birth control, 

child health; pharmacy. W.I.C. site – mothers receive vouchers for milk, cheese and eggs (Mon, 

Tues only). Mon - Fri 8:15am to 4:45pm. Services by appointment only. DC Medicaid. 




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XIII. HIV/AIDS 

Newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in the District of Columbia decreased 30% from 2005 to 

2009. Nevertheless, the District’s HIV infection rate is 3.2% among DC adults and adolescents, 

2.29% above the World Health Organization definition of 1% for a generalized epidemic. 

African-Americans comprise 52.0% of the District’s AIDS cases, Caucasians 35.2%, Latinos 

8.1% and Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native Americans 4.7% 5 . District Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8 

consistently have the highest numbers of residents diagnosed with HIV and AIDS 6 . 

Persons entering and existing the DC Department of Corrections (DOC) system are offered 

testing for HIV and other diseases. If an inmate chooses to be tested for HIV the test will be 

conducted under the confidential testing guidelines. DOC reports that 3.7% of the inmates tested 

at DC Jail and CTF are infected with HIV. 1% of those tested when they enter the DOC system 

learn for the first time that they are infected with HIV. 7 Voluntary HIV/AIDS counseling, 

treatment, medication and post-release case management is available to inmates at DC Jail and 

CTF. 

The presence of HIV and/or AIDS in the body is detected by testing the antibodies in the 

immune system. The District has several free HIV testing sites located throughout the city (see 

table below of locations of free testing sites). Blood, urine or oral fluid samples are needed. On 

the spot “Rapid” results are available in 20 minutes at most testing sites. Tests are provided 

either confidentially or anonymously. Confidential tests are given to the testee verbally. 

Anonymous tests require the testee to provide a code (2 letters and 7 numbers) by which to 

identify them self. If the testee tests positive for HIV he must provide personal information 

before receiving the results. Positive testees are directed to consult with a physician. Positive 

test results are reported to the local health department and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). 

The rate of HIV infection in the body is measured by the number of CD4 or T-cells. HIV 

infection attacks and weakens the body’s white blood cells. Healthy, non-infected adults have a 

CD4 count of at least 800. The more active the HIV infection the lower the T-cell count. CD4 

measurements for HIV infected persons range between 650 and 150. Doctors recommend that 

persons who have CD4 test of 200 or below receive treatment. 

Treatment for HIV infected persons is most commonly administered in the form of oral 

medication. These medications, called antiretroviral therapy, are available through local medical 

clinics and hospitals. The DC AIDS Drug Assistance Program (DC ADAP) provides HIV and 

other related medications for people unable to afford them. To apply for DC ADAP the 

individual or his representative must complete the four page DC DOH “Application for Health 

Services” form, which must be signed by a physician or the applicant’s case manager certifying 

that the applicant is HIV positive. The application can be obtained online at www.doh.dc.gov or 

at any neighborhood health clinic or hospital. Medication is available immediately upon 

approval. 

5 DC HAHSTA Annual Report 2010 

6 id. 

7 Dr. Nadir Marzban Medical Director, DCDC Health Services Administrator 2010 

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Free HIV Testing Sites In DC 

Quadrant Location Hours Metro Access 

NW AIDS Healthcare Foundation 

Blair Underwood Health Center 

2141 K Street, NW 20037 

(202) 293-8680 

Mon, Wed, Fri 

9am to noon 

1pm to 4:30 

Thurs 1pm to 6:30pm 

Metrorail 

Foggy Bottom 

Metrobus S1 

NW 

NW 

NW 

NW 

NW 

NW 

NW 

NE 

NE 

NE 

NE 

Andromeda Hispanic Mental Health Center 

1400 Decatur Street, NW 20011 

(202) 291-4707 

Carl Vogel Center 

1012 14 th Street, NW # 700 20006 

(202) 638-0750 


2831 15 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 462-4788 www.lcdp.org 

Planned Parenthood (Schumacher Clinic) 

1108 16 th Street, NW 20036 

(202) 347-8512 www.ppmw.org 


2401 Georgia Ave, NW 20002 

(202) 885-4511 

Us Helping Us 


(202) 445-1000 www.ushelpingus.com 

Whitman-Walker Clinic 

(Elizabeth Taylor Center) 


(202) 797-6129 

New Samaritan Baptist Church 

1100 Florida Avenue, NE 20002 

(202) 397-1870 

Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive 

(HIPS) 1309 Rhode Island Ave, NE 20018 

(202) 232-8150 

Planned Parenthood (Egypt Center) 

3937-A Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019 

(202) 347-8512 

Sasha Bruce 

701 Maryland Avenue, NE 20002 

(202) 675-9370 

Walk-in 

Mon – Sat 

9am to 5pm 

Call first 

4pm to 7pm Mon 

4pm to 6pm Wed 

4pm to 5pm Fri, Thurs 

Walk-in 

Mon – Sat 

Call for times 

By Appt 

Mon-Tues 

Thurs-Fri 

10am to 2pm Sat 

Walk-in 

Mon – Fri 

9am to 3pm 

Walk-in 

Mon – Fri 

11am to 5pm 

By Appt 

Mon, Wed 

9:30am to 6:30pm 

Mon – Fri 

9am to 5pm 

By appointment 

Mobile Van 

Fri & Sat 

Walk-in 

Mon - Fri 

9am to 4pm 

Walk-in 

Mon-Fri 

1pm to 8pm 

Tues-Thurs 

By appointment 

Metrobus 70, 

S2, S4, 52, 54 

Metrorail 

McPherson Sq 

Farragut West 

Metrobus 70, 

X2, S2, S4 

Metrorail 

Columbia 

Heights 

Bus 70, S2, S4 

Metrorail 

Farragut North 

Metrobus 

S2,S3,S4 

Metrorail 

Shaw/Howard 

Metrobus 70, 

90, P6 

Metrorail 

Petworth 

Metrobus 

70, 72, 73 

Metrorail 

U St/Cardozo 

Metrobus 

S2, S4, 52, 54 

Metrobus 

X3 

Metrorail 

Minnesota 

Ave, Bus X3 

Metrobus 

90,92 




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Quadrant Location Hours Metro Access 

NE The Women’s Collective 


(202) 483-7003 

Mon-Fri 

9am to 5pm 

(Women only) 

Metrorail 

Rhode Island 

Ave Station 

NE 

SE 

SE 

SE 

SE 

SE 

SE 

SE 

SE 

SW 

Unity Health Care 

(Brentwood Clinic) 

1201 Brentwood Road, NE 20002 

(202) 832-8818 

Anacostia Neighborhood Health Clinic 

1328 W Street, SE 20020 

(202) 610-7160 

Anacostia Service Center 


20032 (202) 645-4614 

Department of Health/STD Clinic 

1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE 20003 

(202) 698-4050 

Family Medical Counseling Center 


(202) 889-7900 

The HOYA Clinic 

1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE 20003 

4 th Floor 

(202) 486-4816 

Sexual Minority Youth 

Assistance League (SMYAL) 

410 7th Street, SE 20003 

(202) 546-5940 

Whitman-Walker Clinic www.wwc.org 

(Max Robinson Center) 

2301 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave SE 

(202) 797-7000 

Metro TeenAids 

651 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 20003 

(202) 543-9355 www.metroteensaids.org 

Unity Health Care (Southwest Clinic) 


(202) 548-4520 

Walk-in 

Mon – Fri 

8:15am to 4:45pm 

Walk-in 

Mon – Fri 

8:15am to 4:45pm 

Walk-in 

Mon-Fri 

8:15am to 4:45pm 

Mon-Fri 

8am to 3pm 

Walk-in 

Mon – Fri 

8am to 4:30pm 

Tues, Wed 

6pm to 7:30pm 

Tues, Wed, Fri 

4pm to 8pm 

Walk-in 

Tues, Wed, Thur 

8:30 to 4pm 

Walk-in, Mon, Tues, 

Wed, Thurs 10am to 

6pm 

Fri. 4pm to 8pm 

By Appt 

Mon - Thurs 

8:15am to 4pm 

HIV/AIDS RESOURCES 

AIDS information line (202) 332-2437 

National AIDS Hotline 

1(800) 342-AIDS 

TTY Line 1(800) 243-7889 

(SIDA) Spanish speaking 1(800) 344-7432 

(202) 462-4788 

Metrorail 

RI Ave 

Metrobus 

Metrobus 

90, P6 

Metrorail 

Anacostia 

Station 

(Greenline) 

Metrorail 

Stadium 

Armory 

Metrorail 

Anacostia 

Metrobus 

B2, 90, P6, P1 

Metrorail 

Stadium 

Amory 

Metrorail 

Eastern 

Market 

Metrorail 

Anacostia 

Metrobus 

B2, 90, P6, P1 

Metrorail 

Eastern 

Market 

Metrobus 

32, 34, 90, 92 

Metrorail 

Navy Yard 

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HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration (HAHSTA) 

899 North Capitol Street, NE 4th Floor 20002 

(202) 671- 4900, Fax (202) 671-4860, Gregory Pappas, Director 

Monitors organizations that receive federal funding to support HIV/AIDS programs. Develops 

and implements activities through promoting harm and risk reduction initiatives. 

Akoma Project (and Huggin’ HIV/AIDS Ministry) 

Union Temple Baptist Church Ministries 

1255 W Street, SE 20020 

(202) 889-5346, Fax (202) 889-5349, Rev Dana Mitchell Tolliver, Project Director 

Wrap around primary services for persons with HIV/AIDS. Intensive care management 

(w/referrals); mental health services; education & prevention; emergency financial assistance; 

transportation; pastoral counseling; day treatment; substance abuse counseling. Mon-Fri 9:30am 

- 5:30pm, all walk-ins, all referrals accepted. 

Andromeda Transcultural Mental Health Center - 1400 Decatur St, NW 20011 

(202) 291-4707, Fax (202) 723-4560, Ricardo Galbis, M.D., Director 

HIV/AIDS support groups, referrals for financial assistance with utility and food bills and 

housing placement assistance. Mental health programs: alcohol and drug counseling; DWI 

program (see Alcohol & Drug Abuse Chapter); individual, group and family therapy; 

psychological testing; sliding scale from $35. Psychosocial partial day program for chronic 

mentally ill. Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat by Appt. Spanish 

Building Futures - 1440 Meridian Place, NW 20010 www.buildingfutures.org 

(202) 639-0361, Fax (202) 639-0276, Maritza Perez-Falero, Executive Director 

Special needs housing programs for families and individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other 

disabilities. Agency owned family apartment units; subsidized rental assistance in privately 

owned apartments; short-term financial assistance for help with mortgages or rents, utilities, 

basis telephone service. Residents pay 30% rent of the family income. Apply directly to 

Building Futures, applications also available on the website. Often there is a waiting list for 

placement. 

Calvary Women’s Services - 110 Maryland Ave, NE 

(202) 783-6651, Fax (202) 783-4219, Robin Aycock, Director 

Permanent housing for homeless women living with HIV/AIDS. Must be referred by 

Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness, 801 PA. Ave, SE (202) 543-5298 

Catholic Charities AIDS Social Services Program 

1438 Rhode Island Ave, NE 20018 Barbara Curtis, Contact 

Adult services call (202) 772-4300, (202) 526-4100 (Children Services) 

Emergency assistance; intake & assessment; case management; information & referrals. 

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4pm. 


(202) 328-1100, Fax (202) 328-7461, Mary Jordan, John Craig, Contact Persons 

24-hour residential medical care facility for homeless men, who are: “Too sick to be on the 

streets or in a shelter and not sick enough to require hospital treatment.” Must be referred by 

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Community of Hope - 2250 Champlain Street, NW 20009 (Marie-Reed School) 

(202) 232-9091, (202) 232-9022, Fax (202) 232-8494 Kelly McShane Executive Director 

www.communityofhopedc.org Primary health care, case management; educational services to 

HIV-infected homeless persons and their families. Mon, Thurs, Fri 8:30am-5p m, Tues, Weds 

8:30am-8pm. 

Damien Ministries, - 2200 Rhode Island, Ave, NE 20018 

(202) 526-3020, Fax (202) 526-9770, www.damienministries.org 

Otis Sutson, Director; LaVette Panton, Case Manager 

Food bank; case management; and transitional housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS. 

Eligibility: DC resident, HIV positive, agree to receive other Damien Ministries services. Mon – 

Fri 9am to 5m. 

UDC (David A. Clark) School of Law (HIV/Public Entitlements Legal Clinic) 

4200 Conn. Ave, NW 20008 www.law.udc.edu 

(202) 274-7330, Fax (202) 274-5569, Clinical Directors: LaShanda Taylor, ldtaylor@udc.edu, 

Matthew Fraidin mfraidin@udc.edu Tanya Cooper tcooper@udc.edu 

Students assist (year round) low-income persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS (child 

custody; disability entitlement; insurance); legal documents (wills, power of attorney). Assists 

prisoners in medical parole (compassionate release) and conditions cases. Call Clinic 

Coordinator, Jordana Arias (202) 274-5073 for an appointment. 

Federal City CCNV (Clinic) - 425 2 nd Street, NW, 20001 (Basement) 

(202) 508-0500, Fax (202) 508-0525, Robert Montgomery, Director 

Primary medical care for adult men and women: case management; psychiatric services; diabetic 

education; HIV testing & treatment; substance abuse counseling. 

Weds, Fri, Sat 8am-noon; Mon, Tues, Thurs 8am-4pm; Mon, Weds 4:30pm-8pm 

Food and Friends - 219 Riggs Road, NE 20011 

(202) 269-2277, (202) Fax (202) 635-4260, ShaQuin Grier, Intake Coordinator 

Home-delivered meals (M-Sat) for homebound people living with AIDS and other life 

challenging illnesses. Food bank, nutrition services and water filters. 

Gift of Peace Missionaries of Charity - 2800 Otis St, NE 20018 

(202) 269-3313, Sister Lisseria 

24-hour residence for homeless and indigent persons diagnosed with chronic or terminal 

condition and AIDS with no family available who require home care. Spanish 

Housing Counseling Services, Inc. (Gatekeeper Program) 

2410 17 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 667-2681, (202) 667-7006, Fax (202) 667-0862, Oscar Mitchell, Program Director 

Independent living, supportive and emergency housing assistance for individuals and families 

living with HIV/AIDS in DC. Short-term Financial Assistance (Up to $2,000) toward housing 

related expenses (rent/mortgage, utilities). Maintains database of support services available to 

persons living with HIV/AIDS. Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm. 

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Joseph’s House - 2482 Ontario Road, NW 20009 (Mailing Address) 

(202) 328-9161, Fax (202) 588-7097, www.josephshouse.org 

1730 Lanier Place, NW 20009 (Physical location) 

(202) 265-7174, Fax (202) 234-8195 

Patty Wudel, Director, patty@josephshouse.org 

Supportive and nurturing home for formerly homeless men and women living with AIDS and 

other terminal illnesses. 24-hour nursing care, case management and transitional services. 

La Clinica del Pueblo - 2831 15 th Street, NW 20009 www.lcdp.org 

(202) 462-4788, Fax (202) 667-3706, Catalina Sol, Program Director (202) 464-0150 

Bilingual, bicultural, comprehensive care for Latino immigrants living with HIV/AIDS. 

Case management; mental health and substance abuse services; rental assistance and primary 

medical care. Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm Sat 8:30am to noon. 

Spanish 

Miriam’s House - N Street Village (Safe House Location) 


Kristyn Carrillo, Program Manager 

Transitional supportive housing for homeless women with HIV/AIDS. Must be a participant in N 

Street Village case management services. Referrals through Bethany Women’s Center. 

Newcomer Community Service Center - 1628 16 th St., NW 3rd Floor 20009 

(202) 462-4330, Fax (202) 462-2774, INDOCCC@DC.NC.net 

Vilay Chaleunrath; Job placement, counseling, social services, translation, ESL classes, crisis 

intervention, AIDS education and outreach, immigration services, fingerprinting, photos, ETS 

testing. Cambodian, Chinese, French, Laotian, Vietnamese, Spanish 

Nursing Enterprises - 5101 Wisconsin Avenue NW 20008 

(202) 832-0100 www.nursingenterprises.com Bonita Waddy, Intake 

Home health care for the terminally ill and in the last weeks or months of their illness. Hourly or 

24-care available. Must be prescribed by doctor to receive services. Accepts DC Medicaid & 

Medicare. 

Progressive Life Center, PLC. - 1933 Montana Avenue, NE 20018 

(202) 842-4570, (202) 842-2016 

Frederick B. Phillips, Director, Peter Fitts, Director of Operations 

Individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. Psychological assessments in-home or 

office. Adjusted fees. 

Tahirih Justice Center – 6402 Arlington Blvd, # 300, Falls Church, VA 22042 

(571) 282-6161, Fax (571) 282-6162 www.tahirih.org 

Flavia Guerra, Program Manager 

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Legal, advocacy and public education to assist immigrant women and girls seeking protection 

against gender-based violence (rape, domestic violence, genital mutilation). 

Direct assistances with asylum process, housing and temporary support. Language translations 

available. (Center staff available to speak several language and dialects.) 

Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm, Intake Screening Tues, Thurs 10am to 4pm. 

Transgender Health Empowerment 

1414 North Capitol Street, NW 20001 

(202) 636-1646, Fax (202) 526-9162, Anthony Hall, Executive Director 

Social services, emergency and supportive housing program for HIV positive and lesbian, gay, 

bisexual, transgender (LGBT). Drop-in Center-1414 North Capitol Street, NW offers health 

education, job search assistance, clothes washing facilities, case management. Mon-Fri 9:30am 

to 6pm. 

Supportive Housing (Adult LGBT) (confidential location) 

(202) 526-9160, Brian Watson, Program Director (Handicap accessible) 

(16-24 yrs) emergency placement and 6-month supportive housing. Case management, meals, 

employment counseling, and housing placement assistance. Eligibility: HIV positive, LGBT, 

recent TB test, 30 days drug free, employed or physically able to work. 

Wanda Alston House - 804 46 th Street, NE 20019 

(202) 400-2913 (202) 636-1646 ext. 201, Brian Watson, Director of Programs ext. 104 

Debbie McMillan, Counseling and Referral Service, ext. 101 

Structured (18-month) transitional living program for LGBT (17 -24 yrs). Must be involved in a 

structured activity (school, employment, vocational training) and agree to abide by program rules 

and pay a percentage of income toward rent. Applicants must be interviewed by Transgender 

Health Empowerment. Call (202) 636-1646. No walk-ins. 

Us Helping Us - 3636 Georgia Avenue, NW 20010 www.uhupil.org 

(202) 446-1100, Fax (202) 204-0806 

Ernest Walker, Senior Manager, Brian Hamlett, Program Manager 

HIV prevention and support services (counseling, testing, clinical therapy and referrals); case 

management; Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services, mental health services. Specializes is 

HIV education and risk reduction programs, including retreats and discussion groups for Black 

gay/bisexual men and women. Outreach HIV and STD testing. 

Mon, Tues 9am to 7:30pm, Wed, Thurs 9am to 6pm, Fri 9am to 4pm. 

Whitman-Walker Clinic (WWC) - 1701 14 th Street, NW 20009 www.wwc.org 

(202) 797- 3500, TTY-202-797-4449. 

Elizabeth Taylor Medical Clinic - 1701 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 745-3500, Dewaine Gasser, Director 

Multi-dimensional medical and mental health services for persons living with HIV/AIDS; 

individualized treatment plans; groups; counseling, case management; buddy system; home care 

assistance; food bank; nutritional counseling; infusion, hypo-therapy; recreational activities; 

access to all Whitman-Walker programs. 

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HIV/AIDS 

Medical services by appointment only. HIV clinic for evaluation and treatment includes 

Azidothymidine (AZT) therapy. Mon – Thurs 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm. 

Legal Services – 1701 14 th Street, NW; 2301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE 20032 (202) 939- 

7627, Dan Bruner, Clinic Director 

Direct assistance with document planning (simple wills, living wills, funeral arrangements); 

discrimination (employment, education, health care, housing); SSI, SSDI, food stamps, name and 

gender change, Medicaid and employment or public access discrimination. Mon-Fri 9am to 

5:30pm. 

Max Robinson Center - 2301 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE 20032 

(202) 678-8877, Dwaine Gasser, Clinic Director 

Education and outreach for persons living with AIDS or HIV; prevention; testing and counseling. 

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Material Assistance/Multi-Service 

XIV. MATERIAL ASSISTANCE/MULTI-SERVICE 

A. Economic Security Administration (DC Dept. of Human Services) 

(202) 698-3900, 645 H Street, NW 20002 

Deborah Caroll, ESA Administrator; Rita Wood-Hinton, Deputy Administrator 

Decentralized Service Centers enrolls Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), 

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamps), Interim Disability 

Assistance (IDA) and Medical Assistance. DC residents should first call Income Maintenance 

Customer Service Center (202) 724-5506 to determine eligibility and location of the Service 

Center that will service their claim. Applicants must provide proof: income, assets, DC 

residency, Medical Exam Report, immigration information, rent/mortgage, utility bill. Mon-Fri 

8:45am to 4:45pm. 

H Street Center 

645 H Street, NE 20002 

(202) 698-4350 

Tanya Rogers, Manager 

Anacostia Service Center 


(202) 645-4614, Fax (202) 727-3527 

Carole Jones, Manager 

Congress Heights Service Center 

4001 South Capitol Street, SW 20032 

(202) 645-4546 

Fax (202) 645-4524 

Tonya Rogers, Acting Manager 

Customer Service Center 

33 N Street, NE 20002 

(202) 727-5355, Fax (202) 535-1664 

Thea Proctor, Manager 

To make changes in benefits 

Fort Davis Service Center 

3851 Alabama Ave, SE 20032 

(202) 645-4500 

Fax (202) 645-3348 

Garlinda Bryant-Rollins, Manager 

Taylor Street Service Center 


(202) 576-8000 

Fax (202) 576-8740 

Toni Asendio, Manager 

Medical Assistance (Medicaid, Medical Charities and Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant 

Women) (202) 724-5035 (information line) - 645 H St, NE 3rd Fl. 20002 Medicaid for aged, 

disabled, children under 21 and TANF. Medical charities for non-disabled adults (21-64) with 

medical needs not covered by income. Presumptive eligibility pregnant; immediate prenatal 

coverage for 2 months; referred through D.C. neighborhood health clinics only. Mon-Fri 8:45am 

to 4:45pm. 

Day Care Voucher Program 

ESA Congress Heights Service Center - 4001 South Capitol Street, SW 20032 

(202) 727-0284, (202) 645-4546, Fax (202) 645-4524, Sandra Wallace, Manager 

Provides payment subsidies for child care (children under age 13) while the custodial parent 

works or attends a vocational training program. Recipients select from a list of pre-approved 

child care providers. To apply walk-in Mon-Fri 8:45am to 4:45pm to the IMA Congress Heights 

Center, SW. Must show proof of enrollment in an accredited program, birth certificate & SSN 

for each child needing care, proof of DC residence. Once the voucher is awarded by IMA the 

parent must contact Washington Child Development Council, 1400 16 th Street, NW #715 (202) 

387-0002 for a referral to an approved child care provider. 

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) 

Main Office: 645 H Street, NE 20002 

(202) 698-3900, (202) 698-4353, (202) 698-4350. Call first for referral to appropriate 

neighborhood ESA center. SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) enables income eligible individuals 

and families to buy food staples i.e. meat, poultry, fish, bread, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and 

dairy products, no prepared foods or restaurant, carry-outs. Benefits issued through electronic 

benefit transfer (EBT), an ATM-like card that is recognized at participating groceries and 

markets. Applicants must provide proof: income, DC residency, assets, rent/mortgage statement 

and all utility bills. 

311 Citywide Call Center: police non-emergencies; social service referral and 

information. Available 24/7. Dial 311 from any telephone. 

DC Food Finder www.dcfoodfinders.org 

Online, interactive map connecting DC residents to healthy food in their community. 

Burial Assistance Program(s) 

District of Columbia burial assistance - 645 H Street, NE 20002 

Income Maintenance Administration (IMA) (202) 698-4112 

Provides up to $800 toward burial or $450 toward cremation for DC residents. Burial or 

cremation services must be arranged through a funeral home under contract with DC 

Government. Eligibility: decease’s liquid assets cannot exceed $800. (including banking 

accounts, social security and final paychecks). To apply go to 645 H Street, NE (IMA) with 

documents establishing relationship to deceased i.e. marriage certificate, death certificate, 

income and asset verification), proof of decease’s DC residency. 

DC residents who died with a HIV or AIDS related illness can receive additional burial 

assistance benefits through a program administered by Samaritan Ministry (202) 889-7702 ext 

306. 

Montgomery Co, MD burial assistance - Family member of the deceased can apply for up to 

$1,000 toward funeral cost at the counties Emergency Assistance Service Offices. Located in 

Germantown (240) 777-3420, Rockville (240) 777-1100, Silver Spring (240) 777-3075. State of 

Maryland will provide an additional $5,000 toward funeral cost, if the deceased was an innocent 

victim of the crime related to the death. Contact: MD Criminal Justice Compensation Board 

(410) 585-3010. 

Prince Georges Co, MD burial assistance - Provides burial assistance through its Department 

of Social Services (301) 209-5000 or (301) 909-6000. Deceased must have been PG County 

resident and being buried and/or cremated in PG County. 

Prince Georges Co, MD burial assistance (Continued) 

Hyattsville Office 

6505 Belcrest Road 


(301) 209-5000 

South County Center 

4235 28 th Avenue 

Temple Hills, MD 20748 

(301) 316-7700 

Landover Office 

425 Brightseat Road 


(301) 909-6000 




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Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) – 400 6 th Street, SW 20024 

(202) 442-6000 (Child Abuse Hotline/Protective Services) 

(202) 671-7233, Fax (202) 727-2779, Hotline (202) 671-7233 

Abuse and neglect services (preventive and protective); foster care; adoption services; 24-hour 

neglect investigation. 24 hour Emergency Protective Service (202) 842-0888. 

Grandparent Caregivers Program (CFSA) - 400 6 th Street, SW 20024 

(202) 442-6009, Valorie Gainer, Program Coordinator www.cfsa.dc.gov 

Income subsidies for DC grandparents who have legal custody of their grandchildren, great 

grandchildren, great nieces/nephews. (Other relationships are not eligible.) Grandparents receive 

monthly financial assistance to help raise their grandchildren. Grandparents must complete 

training curriculum before being eligible for benefits and meet income guidelines for TANF. 

Applications are available online or call (202) 442-6100 to have an application mailed to you. 

Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) www.caab.org 

1441 I (Eye) Street, NW, # 201 20005 

(202) 419-1440, Fax (202) 419-1447 Linda Stroman, Financial Education Coordinator 

Money management, credit education and financial counseling (individual and group), adult 

education referrals, housing counseling, assistance with 1 st time home buyer programs. Matched 

savings account (3:1 match up to $1,000). Call for appt. 

Capitol Hill Group Ministry (Neighborhood Social Services) 

www.capitolhillgroupministry.org 

Emergency Client Assistance – 620 G Street, SE 20003 

(202) 548-05480190, Fax (202) 548-4012 Fonda Allen, Program Manager 

Assists Ward 6 families involved with the Ministry in crisis with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, 

transportation and medical expenses. Must have known involvement with the Capitol Hill Group 

Ministry. 

DC Department of Environment(and Energy) (DDOE) 

1200 First Street, NE 20002 www.ddoe.dc.gov 

Christophe A.G. Tulou, DDOE Director, (202) 535-2600, Fax (202) 535-2881 

DC offers a number of programs to assist eligible, low-income residents with the cost of home 

energy (electricity, natural gas, home heating oil). 

Emergency Home Energy Assistance: Eligible residents may receive “one time benefit” 

up to $1,300 toward the cost of their home energy bill. 

If the resident’s energy supply has been disconnected or is pending disconnection the 

resident should go immediately (Mon – Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm) to the DC Energy Office 

to apply for assistance. To apply bring: copies of recent utility bills; disconnection notice, 

proof of income, photo ID, proof of residency (lease, deed, mortgage). ID for all persons 

living in the household. 

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Residential Assistance Discount (RAD) 

Reduces eligible resident’s arrearages for electricity bills (up to $250) to help them 

maintain manageable electricity bills in the future. Awardees must agree to participant in 

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Washington Area Sewer Authority (WASA) 

Customer Assistance Program (CAP) 

Provides eligible DC WASA customers with an exemption on water and sewer services 

of up to 3,000 gallons of water per month. Eligibility: individuals and/or families must 

meet residency and income guidelines. 

Healthy Families/Thriving Communities Collaborative Council (HFTCCC) 

1112 11th Street, NW 20001 # B (Main Office) 

Jacquelyn Henry, EdD, Executive Director 

(202) 299-0900, Fax (202) 299-0901 www.dccollaboratives.org 

Wrap-around support services to help at-risk children, youth and families prevent, avoid and 

repair adverse social issues affecting their lives. Full case responsibility, support services and 

referrals to legal and social service agencies. Services include case management, life-skills 

training, emergency financial assistance; financial planning; housing assistance; information and 

referrals. Collaboratives are independently operated and service referrals are ward-based. 

Agency referrals and walk-ins are accepted. 

B. Community Collaboratives 

Healthy Families Thriving Communities Collaborative(s) 

Columbia Heights/Shaw Collaborative 

(Thurgood Marshall YMCA ) 

1816 12 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 518-6737, Fax (202) 518-6742 

www.chsfsc.org 

Penelope Griffith, Executive Director 

Serving Wards 1 and 2 

Edgewood/Brookland Collaborative 

1345 Saratoga Avenue, NE 20018 

(202) 832-9400, Fax (202) 832-9401 

www.ebfsc.org 

Lovenia Williams, Executive Director 

Serving Wards 5 and 6 

Far Southeast Collaborative 

2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE 20020 

(202) 889-1425, Fax (202) 889-2213 

www.fsfsc.org 

Perry Moon, Executive Director 

Serving Ward 8 

Georgia Avenue/Rock Creek East 

1104 Allison Street, NW 20011 

(202) 722-1815, Fax (202) 723-3303 

Karen Feinstein, James Cunningham, Contacts 


East River Collaborative 

(Marshall Heights Bldg) www.erf sc.org 

3732 Minnesota Avenue, NE, 2 nd floor 20019 

(202) 397-7300, Fax (202) 397-7882 

Mae H. Best, Executive Director 


Adult Protective Services (DC Department of Human Services, Family Services Adm.) 645 

"H" Street, NE 20002 

Referral Hotline (202) 541-3950, Louise Wilson, Intake Supervisor (same number) 

Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation and selfneglect 

of frail, elderly and disabled DC adults (18 and above). APS investigates reported 




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allegations of vulnerable adults in their own homes (or that of a relative or friend), nursing 

facility, or group home. APS does not provide case management services; referrals can be made 

to community based agencies and other governmental agencies. 

Anacostia Community Service Center (UPO) 1649 Good Hope Rd, SE 20020 

(202) 610-5900, Fax (202) 889-1312, Shirley Price, Center Director 

Families residing in Wards 7 & 8. Full range of social services; literacy (GED) prep, reading 

comprehension; housing referrals; emergency services for parents and family. Walk-ins Mon – 

Fri. 9:30am to 4:30pm. 

Arlington Community Action – (703) 528-7677, (703) 241-2040 

1644 North McKinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205 Mon – Fri 7:30am to 5pm 

Arlington County residents only: emergency food bank; emergency services; ex-offender 

assistance; employment assistance; computer training; day care for children 2 ½ – 5 yrs; Head 

Start; transportation to medical appointments for handicapped and elderly; 

Spanish-speaking staff. Referrals preferred but not required. 


3401 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE, 20032 

(202) 561-4178, Fax (202) 561-0336, Richard Sylvester, Outreach Director 

Emergency assistance with utilities (must have cut-off notice). Assistance obtaining birth 

certificate, driver’s/non-driver’s identification and tokens (when funds are available). Mon, 

Wed, Fri 9am to noon. 

Bethesda Cares –7728 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 (Main Ofc.) 

(301) 907-9244 www.bethesdacares.com Susan Kirk, Program Director 

Social services for homeless and low-income. Case management; counseling; referrals; and 

stabilization. Eviction Prevention program to help Montgomery County residents from 

becoming homeless: utility, rent/mortgage assistance); transportation assistance (tokens); 

clothing bank. Lunch served at four locations: Mon-Fri (1 st –15 th ) Church of Bethesda, 5033 

Wilson Blvd, 11:45am to1:45pm, Mon-Fri (16 th –31 st ) Church Lutheran Church, 8011 Old 

Georgetown Rd 11:45am-1:45pm Saturdays, Bethesda Presbyterian, 6711 Claridon Street, 11am 

-12 noon, Sundays, Our Lady of Lourdes, 7500 Pearl Street, 2pm to 4pm 

Lunch open to all, no ID required. 

Bread for the City 1525 7 th St, NW 20005, (202) 332-0440, 1640 Good Hope Road, SE 20032, 

(202) 561-8587, Sharlene Blount, Coordinator 

Referral, information, advocacy; 3-day emergency food bag for residents of NW, SE and SW 

who have dependents under 18, over 60, or work disabled. Assistance with food stamp and SSI 

applications. Need photo ID; must be disabled (medical statement form verifying disability) 

parents (children’s clinical school or medical records). Walk-ins accepted, weekdays 9am to 

4pm. 

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Department of Disability Services (DDS) (formerly MRDDA) 

1125 15 th Street, NW 20005 

(202) 730-1700, (202) 730-1807, (202) 730-1745 

Alice Anderson, Intake Supervisor, Erin Scott, Social Worker 

DC Government agency responsible for serving needs of those with intellectual disability and 

those with other developmental disabilities (all ages). Assessments; case management; speech, 

occupational therapy; life skills training; residential placements. Must be diagnosed with written 

confirmation of intellectual disability prior to 18 th birthday. Walk-ins accepted. Weekdays 

8:15am to 4:45pm. 

Capitol Hill Group Ministry (Emergency Assistance/Family Sponsorship) 

1210 I Street, NE, 20002 (202) 546-0419, (202) 714-0271 

Fonda Allen, Social Services Coordinator, Antwon Gillis, Outreach Coordinator 

Crisis assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, transportation and medical expenses. 

Holiday support (meals and gifts) for families. “Furniture For Friends” collecting and 

distributing gently used furniture for families in transition. 

Catholic Charities - (Area Family Centers) 

Downtown Family Center (Legal, immigration, social services for refugees) 

924 G Street, NW 20001 

(202) 635-5940, Fax (202) 481-1431, Denise Capici, Director Adult & Family Services 

Southeast Family Center 

220 Highview Place, SE 20032 

(202) 574-3442, Fax (202) 574-3474 Peggy Lawrence, Site Manager 

Crisis intervention; rent/mortgage, utility; food distribution; adoption; foster care; immigration; 

day care; counseling (single-parent; family; individual); substance abuse recovery: emergency 

and transitional shelter programs. Agency referrals and walk-ins accepted. Must be homeless or 

low-income. 

Montgomery Co. Family Center (Serving residents of Montgomery Co MD) 

12247 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 

(301) 942-1790, Fax (301) 949-1371, Tiffany Pan, Site Manager 

Center City Community Corporation (4C’s) - 128 M Street, NW #310 

(202) 789-0867/789-0446, Fax (20) 408-5311, Linda Braxton, Executive Director 

Mary E. Adams, Housing Counselor. Job placement and job readiness workshops. Housing 

counseling: helps evicted residents; emergency rental assistance; crisis intervention; clothing. 

Change, Inc. – 1413 Park Rd, NW 20010(202) 387-3725, Fax (202) 387-3729, Gracie Rolling, 

Executive Director. Direct social services and referrals: emergency rental assistance; utility 

assistance; food; medicine; furniture. Afterschool programs that provides academic assistance, 

therapeutic games and activities (Mon-Fri 3pm to 6:30pm). Referrals for job readiness training; 

tutoring; educational grants/loans; crisis intervention; including food, clothing, housing, general 

counseling, public assistance, consumer fraud. Used by court for community service 

placements; serve Wards 4 and 1 (Out-of-ward residents served on a one time basis). Mon – Fri 

9am to 5:30pm. 




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Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) 400 6 th Street, SW 20024 

(202) 442-6000 (Child Abuse Hotline/Protective Services) 

(202) 671-7233, Fax (202) 727-2779, Hotline – (202) 671-7233 

Abuse and neglect services (preventive and protective); foster care; adoption services; 

24-hour neglect investigation 24 Hour Emergency Protective Service (202) 842-0888. 

Coalition for the Homeless – 1234 Massachusetts Ave, NW 20005 

(202) 347-8870, Fax (202) 347-7279, Michael Ferrell, Executive Director 

Operates transitional, rehabilitation homes; emergency shelters; Family Apartments. Programs 

(FAP) and Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) for participants of transitional program only. 

Referrals for shelter, medical clinics, food, clothing, advocacy. (see Housing Chapter.) 

Community Family Life Services – 305 E St, NW 20001 

(202) 347-0511, Fax (202) 347-0520 www.cfls.org 

Claudia Thorne, Executive Director 

Emergency rent/mortgage, utility assistance (must live in Wards 6 or 8); emergency food (must 

live in Ward 6 or 20001 zip code); clothing; counseling; afternoon children’s tutorial program; 

senior caregivers program; SS and SSI advocacy. 

Consumer Credit Counseling and Education Service of Greater Washington 

1275 K Street, NW #885 20005 (202) 682-1500, 1-(888) 889-9347 

Betty Mathews, Counselor. Assists with family and finance problems, budget counseling and 

plans for feasible monthly payments acceptable to creditors. Call to schedule appointments. 

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 

Covenant House Washington 

2001 Mississippi Avenue, SE 20020 (Community Service Center) 

Daniel J. Brannen, Executive Director, Shanita Burney, Contact Person 

(202) 610-9630 (Outreach), Fax (202) 610-9640 

4914 Ayers Place, SE 20020 

(202) 610-9600, Fax (202) 610-9610 

24-Hour Emergency Hotline 1 800-999-9999 www.covenanthousedc.org 

Multi-service program for youth (16-21). Will consider older and younger providing assessment, 

service planning and management, individualized treatment plans; individual, group and family 

counseling; educational/vocational assessment; classes; life skills training; health services; 

parenting skills training; substance abuse prevention & referrals; mentor & volunteer; legal 

services; MOST (Mobile Outreach Support Team) van for crisis intervention. 


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Crime Victims Compensation Program (DC Superior Court) 

515 5 th Street, NW Room 104 20001 

(202) 879-4216, Fax (202) 879-4230 www.dccourts.gov 

Laura B. Reed, Program Director 

Assists innocent victims of violent crime with crime-related expenses i.e. funeral and burial 

costs; clean up crime scene; lost wages; therapy. Must be primary victim and DC resident. Mon 

- Fri. 8:30am to 5pm. Application is available on-line. 

Deaf Pride, Inc. – Gallaudet University, Chapel Hall, 800 Florida Ave., NE 20002 

(202) 675-6700/D.C. relay (202) 855-1000, Ry Roush, Exec. Dir. – weekdays 8:30-4:00 

Advocacy and empowerment for human rights of deaf persons and their families. 

D.C. Center for Independent Living, Inc www.dccil.org www.dccil.org 

1400 Florida Ave, NE. # 3A 20002 (202) 388-0033, Fax (202) 398-3018 

Richard Simms, Executive Director 

George Aguehounde, Director of Independent Living 

2443 Good Hope Road, SE 20020 (Anacostia Satellite Office) 

(202) 889-5802, Fax (202) 889-1159, Cathy Fleming, Program Director 

Comprehensive services to allow severely disabled adults to live independently: housing 

referrals; travel training; peer support group; equipment loan program; advocacy; personal care 

attendance and Hispanic outreach programs. Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Adult DC residents. 

Spanish 

(The) Family Place – 3309 16 th Street, NW 20010 

(202) 265-0149, Fax (202) 483-0650, www.thefamilyplacedc.org 

Katherine Rosas, Program Director 

Health and welfare education; developmental social services; counseling for families with 

children 0-3 yrs; childbirth and parenting education, expecting parents and families with children 

0-3 yrs in Shaw area. Lunch offered daily, emergency food and diapers. Support groups 

fathers/mothers. Mon – Fri 9am to 5:30pm, Evening parenting classes. Spanish 

Food and Friends – 219 Riggs Road, NE 20011 

(202) 269-2277 www.foodandfriends.org Charnay Henderson, Program Coordinator 

Home-delivered, home-cooked meals and groceries to people living with challenging illnesses 

such as AIDS and cancer. Recipients must have a qualifying illness, compromised nutritional 

status and a limited ability to prepare their own meals. No income or insurance coverage 

restrictions. 

Freecycle.org www.freecycle.org - Membership groups around the world give and receive 

tangible goods in lieu of discarding and destroying the items. Goods include furniture, clothing, 

toys, books, appliances. Membership is free. 

Help By Phone - (301) 699-9009 

Residents of PG Co: food; clothing; prescription help (up to $50, will not cover pain 

medication); transportation to doctor’s appointments; financial counseling and related emergency 

services. Referrals not required. 




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Housing Counseling Services, Inc 2410 17 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 667-2681, Fax (202) 667-0862 Oscar Mitchell, Contact Person 

(202) 667-7006, Fax (202) 462-5305 Marian Siegel, Director 

Housing counseling, training and advocacy. Credit repair; budgeting; landlord/tenant issues; 

mortgage delinquency; pre-purchase counseling; reverse mortgages; cooperative/condominium 

living; Home purchase workshops. Spanish Chinese 

Korean Community Services Center of Greater Washington 

7700 Little River Turnpike, # 400 Annandale, VA 22003 

(703) 354-6345, Fax (703) 354-6391, Esther Park, Executive Director 

217 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Montgomery Co. Ofc.) 

(240) 683-6663, Fax (240) 683-8788 Joo Sub Song, Branch Manager 

6410 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737 

(301) 927-1601, Fax (301) 927-1602 Kijung B. Kang, Manager 

Employment assistance; individual, group and family counseling; DWI and alcohol education; 

AA meetings; translation/interpretation; health education, information and referral; summer 

school; elderly apartments and seniors programs. Korean 

Martha’s Table/McKenna’s Wagon – 2114 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 328-6608 (see Emergency Food Chapter for daily wagon stops) Community 

Service/Social Restitution placements available. Daily learning activities; safe recreation programs 

for children (2-17), computer center (educational). 

Deaf Reach – 3521 12 th St., NE 20017 (202) 832-6681, Fax (202) 832-8454 

Video Phone (202) 559-5331 Sarah Brown, Director, Joy Crump, Contact Person 

Deaf-Reach provides deaf adults needing special services with educational, advocacy, counseling 

and housing assistance. Deaf-REACH’s programs are: 

Deaf Horizons – Day program, psychosocial clubhouse, for deaf adults who have mental illness 

or who are economically or educationally disadvantaged. 

Deaf-Reach – adult DC residents – (202) 832-6681 

25-unit complex, located in Anacostia, SE Washington, DC (Otto Berg Apts) 

Counseling; case referral; independent living classes including job skills and basic education; 

classroom for developmentally disabled; including shelter workshop. 

Apartment rents are Housing Choice Voucher assisted. 

Otis House –1203 Otis St, NE 20017 (202) 832-2660 (voice/TTY) 

Community residence for deaf adults with mental illness who need to develop independent living 

skills. Skills include: menu and food preparation; personal hygiene; money management; using 

telephone and TTY system; traveling via bus and subway. 

CHHI-Community Housing for Hearing Impaired 

(202) 832-4348 (voice/TTY) 

1203 Otis St, NE 20017 – Same as Otis House, 13 beds in total. 

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Newcomer Community Service Center -1628 16 th St., NW 3rd Floor 20009 

(202) 462-4330, Fax (202) 462-2774, INDOCCC@DC.NC.net Vilay Chaleunrath, Director; Job 

placement, counseling; social services, translation, ESL classes; crisis intervention; AIDS 

education and outreach; immigration services, fingerprinting, photos, ETS testing. Mon-Fri 

9:30am to 5pm.Cambodian, Chinese, French, Laotian, Vietnamese, Spanish 

Our Place, DC - 1518 K Street, NW (Mezzanine Level) 20005 

(202) 548-2400, (202) 548-2403, Caralita Moore, Executive Director 

Support and resource center for DC women returning to the community from incarceration. Biweekly 

(Tues & Thurs) visits to CTF. Our Place services include, basic services through “Drop- 

In Center” i.e. formerly incarcerated women can obtain emergency clothing, bus & metro passes, 

personal identification documents; employment services; counseling (substance abuse and 

mental health); family services, including transportation for family members to visit loved ones 

in prison (monthly trips, at a discounted rate, to FCI Danbury, CT and USP Hazleton, 

WV). Visitors must be on the Inmate’s Visitor List); legal services and public policy; prison and 

jail outreach, specifically facilitating workshops on HIV/AIDS prevention & education and prerelease 

planning; and publishing Finding Our Place (quarterly newsletter). Mon - Fri 9am to 

5pm. Closed at 1pm to 2pm daily for lunch. 

Parklands Community Center -1901 Mississippi Ave, SE (THEARC) 20020 

(202) 678-6500, Fax (202) 889-0063, Brenda H. Jones, Executive Director 

(E-mail) PARKLAND@BELLATLANTIC.NET 

Family preservation program for Ward 8 residents: in-home assessment; individualized family 

plan of action and counseling services; child-rearing training groups; NA meetings (Mon & 

Thurs 6pm – 7:30pm); individual, group and family counseling; substance abuse prevention; 

tutoring services. Mon-Fri 9:30am to 5pm. 

The Ralph Waldo “Petey” Green Community Center (UPO) 


(202) 562-3800, Fax (202) 562-2937, Linda Holland, Center Director 

Employment and senior citizen assistance; food and clothing distribution (written referrals 

requested); counseling and referrals available. 

Samaritan Ministry (Next Steps Program) 

1516 Hamilton Street, NW 20011 (Northwest Office) (202) 722-2280 

1345 U Street, SE 20020 (Southeast Office) (202) 889-7702 

2207 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 (Northern VA Office (703) 271-0938 

Megan Janicki, Assistant Program Director mjanicki@samaritanministry.org 

Case work support and referrals for individuals and families seeking assistance with job 

readiness skills; housing placement assistance; material assistance (clothing, hygiene and food; 

internet and phone service). Mon-Fri 9am to 11am (intake hours). 

Mon-Fri 9am to 1pm (program participants). 




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Shaw Community Service Center (UPO) - 1726 7 th St, NW 20001 

(202) 462-6401, Fax (202) 234-3216, www.upo.org 

Nick McKenzie, Manager, Shirley Price, Community Engagement Coordinator 

Health and nutrition education. Food handler certification program; GED preparation; academic 

enrichment; cooking classes; enrichment activities for youth and families victimized by violence. 

Walk-ins and agency referrals accepted. Proof of residency and ID required. Mon – Fri 9am to 

5pm. 

United Community Ministries -7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306 

(703) 768-7106, Mon -Fri 9am to noon, 1:30pm to 5:30pm. 

Fairfax County residents of Route 1 Corridor: food; clothing; financial & advocacy assistance 

with housing and utilities; furniture; medical services and transportation to appointments; job 

assistance; legal assistance; child day care; referrals. Referrals not required, proof of residency 

required. 

Spanish 

United Planning Organization (UPO) - 301 Rhode Island Ave, NW 20002 

Referrals to various UPO-sponsored programs (see Neighborhood Development Center, Ralph 

Waldo “Petey” Greene Community Center, and Substance Abuse Chapter). 

University Legal Services - 220 I St, NE, Street. 130 20002 

(202) 547-4747, Fax (202) 547-2083, Jane M. Brown, Director 

Advocacy for disabled persons, housing placement, delinquent mortgage counseling. 

Visitors’ Services Center -1422 Massachusetts Ave, SE 20003 www.vscdcjails.net 

(202) 544-2131, Fax (202) 543-1572, Paula Thompson Felder, Executive Director 

Information and referrals services for DC jailed detainees and their families to help navigate their 

way through the jail and CTF. 24-hr phone attorney line to relay short messages to clients within 

48 hours. Assists with contacting family, employer, attorney, etc. Will pick up property; notarize 

documents; pay for birth certificates; assist with getting eye glasses into the jail; register inmates 

to vote, assist with income tax returns; type letters and resumes; bedtime story audio 

taping program. “Drop-in” Center daily from 9:30am to 1pm. 

Walker Mill Community Development Corporation Center 

6974 Walker Mill Road, Capital Heights, MD 20786 

(301) 808-0096/7, Vandy Kennedy, Executive Director 

Emergency food and bread distributions on Thursdays 9am to 12 noon; clothing; AA/NA 

meetings and counselor; GED program; job assistance; Referrals not required. Must be MD 

resident to participant in food distribution program. Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. 

Washington Area Fuel Fund (Funds administered by Salvation Army) 

Emergency monetary assistance to pay heating bills or the purchase and installation of energy 

conservation measures. Available to low-income residents in DC and all neighboring counties 

served by Washington Gas. Apply at the Salvation Army office in the city or county in which 

person resides. Eligibility: income guidelines apply. In DC apply at: 1434 Harvard Street, NW 

20009, (202) 332-5000 or 3101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE 20032, (202) 561-2000. 

Applications accepted January 1 – May 31 st . Bring cut off notice from the utility that provides 

the primary heating source. 

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Washington Urban League, Inc. - 2901 14 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 265-8200, Fax (202) 265-9878, Maudine Cooper, President & CEO 

Community-based programs serving DC and Northern Virginia focusing on indigent, elderly and 

handicapped persons. Job skills training, job development and placement, employment 

counseling (see Employment Chapter). Aging services, 55+: meals, counseling and advocacy, 

transportation, nursing home ombudsman; program for homeless elderly. Home purchase 

assistance program available to first time DC home buyers. 

[A] Wider Circle - 9159-C Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 

(301) 657-1010, Fax (301) 654-1081, (301) 608-3504 www.awidercircle.org 

Mark Bergel, Executive Director; Marian Cooper, Community Coordinator 

Provides furniture and other household items to families transitioning to independent residences 

living without basic needs. i.e. beds, dressers, sofas, kitchen tables. Items are new or nearly new. 

Mon – Sat 9am to 6pm, Sun noon to 6pm. Agency referrals only. 

C. Notary Services 

Accessing notary services while detained at the DC Jail or CTF. 

The Central Detention Facility (CDF) (DC Jail) and the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) 

each have a notary on staff to handle inmate requests for notary services. Some common needs 

for notary services are: 

1. Release of property: MPD and DOC require a notarized statement from the inmate before 

releasing an inmates personal property to a third-party. 

2. Power of Attorney: Inmate gives consent to a third-party to act on his behalf on matters 

related to the inmate’s custodial children, finances, i.e. personal property, tax returns, insurance 

and real estate transactions. Inmates must prepare or secure their own documents to be 

notarized. CDF case managers have a limited number of blank Power of Attorney forms free to 

inmates) (Case managers will not assist with filling out the form). If the document is created by 

an outside source (attorney, family member or friend) arrangements are made with the case 

manager to get the document to the inmate. Case manager’s CTF (202) 698-3000. 

When the inmate has the document to be notarized in his possession s/he must notify assigned 

case manager of the need for notary services. The Notary Public will go to inmate’s unit to 

conduct the notary services (no cost). Inmate’s wrist band jail identification is amble proof of 

identification. For further assistance accessing notary needs at either jail, contact the Visitors’ 

Service Center (202) 544-2131. 

The Public Defender Service (PDS) offers (no cost) notary services for persons who need 

notarized statements to release personal property held by MPD or DOC to a 3 rd party. Persons 

presented at the DC Superior Court, should inform the PDS eligibility examiner of their need to 

have a Release of Property document notarized. Released persons should go the PDS, at 633 

Indiana Avenue, NW 2 nd floor and request Duty Day assistance for notary services. 

Notary services are also available at most banks and law firms. The range and cost of services 

vary, depending on whether the notary is providing forms and witnesses. At minimum expect to 

pay $10 for notary services by an independent notary. 




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D. Credit Rating 

Your Credit Score is an important tool to independence. The score is based on information 

obtained from one of the three major credit reporting agencies listed below. The report takes into 

account ten years of personal payment information including rental history, utilities, auto loans, 

credit cards, charge-offs, mortgages, tax liens, bankruptcies, foreclosures, collections, and more. 

Credit scores range from 300 to 850. The higher the score the more credit worthy. Employers, 

landlords, businesses, car dealers and others check a person’s credit before they extend a line of 

credit or enter into a contract. Individuals are entitled to one free credit report per year. 

Additional reports are available at $20 per report. Individuals can obtain a copy of their report 

online at: mycreditreport.com or write either or each of the three major credit reporting agencies: 

Equifax 

PO Box 740241 

Atlanta, GA 30374-0241 

1-800-997-2493 

www.equifax.com 

Experian 

PO Box 2104 

Allen, TX 75013-2104 

1-888-397-3742 

www.experian.com 

TransUnion 

PO Box 1000 

Chester, PA 19022 

1-800-888-4213 

www.transunion.com 

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Parenting 

XV. PARENTING 

In the District of Columbia low-income pregnant residents can have prenatal and postnatal costs 

covered by Medicaid. If the pregnant resident does not already receive Medicaid she should 

apply for health care benefits through the DC Healthy Families program. The Program is a 

public-private partnership with the Income Maintenance Administration (DHS/IMA) that ensures 

primary health care to all uninsured income eligible DC residents. To apply applicants can go to 

a neighborhood health clinic (see list of neighborhood clinics and hospitals in Medical Section) 

or to the IMA main office at 645 H Street, NE (202) 724-5506, between 8:45am - 4:45pm. IMA 

examiners screen to determine if the applicant is eligible for Medicaid/Medicare benefits, food 

stamps, IDA (Interim Disability Assistance) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy 

Families). If deemed ineligible for Medicaid/Medicare at that time, applicant will be assigned to 

managed care services either under DC Chartered Health Plan (202) 408-4720, 800 408-7511, 

United Health Care Community Plan, 800 701-7192, Unison (877) 856-6444 or Health Right 

Alliance (202) 218-0380. 

Medicaid will cover doctor’s visits, emergency care, hospital stays, prenatal care, labor and 

delivery, family planning, and health education services. In order to continue receiving TANF 

benefits, the minor is required to participate in educational or training activities and live in the 

home of a responsible adult or an adult supervised residence. 

Unless otherwise noted, participants must pre-register to participants in one of the below 

described parenting programs. 

NE 

Capitol Hill Pregnancy 

Center 

713 MD Ave, NE 20002 

(202) 546-1018 

Fax N (202) 546-8145 

Janet Durig, ED 

www.capitolhillpregnancy 

center.org 

Classes held: TBA 

Parenting Table # 3 

(Listed by quadrants) 

Pregnancy testing; material assistance (diapers, 

formula, clothing), post-abortion counseling; child 

birth classes. Mon-Fri 9am to 9pm, Sat 10am to 

noon. New Life for Young Parents: parenting 

groups for mothers and fathers w/child less than 6 

months; group discussions, guest speakers and 

counselors. Groups meet once a week (call for 

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NE 

NE 

Healthy Babies Project 

801 17 th St, NE 20002 

(202) N 396-2809 

Fax (202) 396-8926 

www.healthybabiesproject.org 

Khalil N Kuykenzill, 

Coordinator 

Miracle Hands 

2940 12 th Street, NE 20018 

(202) 832-7744, 

Fax (202) 832-2711 

Cornell Jones, Director 



Mother’s Program: Pregnant and post-partum 

(up to 1 year) in Ward 5 or 6 or homeless. Teen 

Motherhood classes meet on Mondays and 

Wednesdays. Labor & delivery classes meet 

Wednesdays noon; parenting classes meet 

Thursdays noon. 

Father’s Program: Every Mon. evening. (5pm) 

Fathers or expectant fathers desiring to improve 

their parenting skills. Child care during meeting. 

Call for interview. 

Fathering skills to help youthful fathers recognize 

the importance of responsible fatherhood. 

Coordinates mentoring relationships among other 

fathers. 

National Center For Children and Families (NCCF) (CARA House) 

5140 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE 20019 www.nccf-cares.org 

Michelle Wilson, Director (202) 396-9330, Fax (202) 396-9340 

KinNet a Relative Support Group (NCCF) 

Deborah Johnson, Parent Educator (202) 396-9330 ext. 43 

Support group for grandparents and relative caregivers who are raising young 

children. Groups 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays 11:30am to 1:30pm. (lunch served). 

Nurturing Parenting Program 

Deborah Johnson, Parent Educator (202) 396-9330 ext. 43 

Parenting education for individual interested in enhancing parenting skills and/or 

meeting court requirements. 

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) 

Krystal McKinney, Coordinator 

Academic enrichment; mentoring; community service placements for youth (13-21 

yrs) residing in various low-income housing communities in DC. Coordinators 

meet with youth on selected dates and times. 

Resource Exchange Program (NCCF) (202) 396-9330 

Assists families with emergency needs; (clothing, cribs, baby formula). 

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NW 

NW 

Asian-American (LEAD) 

2100 New Hampshire Ave., NW 

20009 (202) 884-0322 

Fax (202) 884-0012 

N www.aalead.org 

Rosetta Lai, Director 

Barbara Chambers Children’s 

Center 

N1470 Irving St, NW 20010 

(202) 387-6755 

Fax (202) 319-9066 

Maribel Torres, Director 

Edward C. Mazique Parent Child 

Resource Center 

1719 13 th St, NW 

(202) 462-3375 

Fax (202) 939-8696 

Almeta Keys, Coordinator 

Family Matters of Greater 

Washington 

1509 16 th Street, NW 20036 

(202) 289-1510 

Fax (202) 371-0863 

www.familymatterdc.gov 

Ann McCombs, Intake Coordinator 

NThe Family Place 

3309 16 th St, NW 20010 

(202) 265-0149 

Fax (202) 483-0650 

Haley Wiggins, Director 

www.thefamilyplacedc.org 

For Love of Children (FLOC) 

1763 Columbia Rd, NW 20009 

(202) 462-8686 

Fax (202) 986-3637 

Jessica Goode, Contact 

N Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 

901 3 rd Street, NW 20001 

(202) 842-3411 

NFax (202) 682-9423 



“Parents Learn Children Learn” 

Individualized case management, home 

visitation, culturally-tailored parent support 

group, afterschool programs, mentoring. 

(Program open to all) 

Comprehensive family and childcare 

services; parenting, afterschool programs, 

pre-kindergarten incentive programs. (3- 

5yrs), day-care Spanish 

City-wide, full family services: parenting 

(referrals) health care; job training & 

employment; child care nutrition; alcohol & 

drug counseling; specialized programs 

include intensive case management for 

pregnant women or families with children 

under 5 Spanish 

Parenting classes; individual, group and 

family counseling, self-esteem, pride in 

radial and ethnic heritage, self-discipline 

and love and understanding. Fees apply 

Parenting and pre-natal education for 

Spanish speaking pregnant women and 

families with children under 3, 

comprehensive support services: emergency 

food, diapers, meals for participants; 

parenting education; counseling 

Spanish 

Home visitations (1 st time parents) 

partnering with families; parenting classes 

and support groups, child development, 

family life skills, vocational training; and 

recreational activities 

Spiritual based parenting courses for parents 

and childcare providers. Third Saturday of 

each month, 11am to 1pm. Course fee: $35 

(books) 




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NW 

Northwest Center 

2702 Ontario Rd, NW 20009 

(202) 483-7008 

Fax (202) 332-3459 

Kimberly Cook, Contact Person 

Prepare Our Youth 

6856 Eastern Ave, NW 20012 

(202) 291-5040 

Steve Vanderhorst, Director 



Parenting; counseling; material assistance, 

emergency diapers & formula for long-term 

clients. Long-term transitional living 

program for pregnant women 

Family counseling; tutoring and mentoring; 

cultural activities 

N Washington Hospital 

Center (Adolescent Clinic) 

110 Irving St, NW 20010 

(202) 877-0748 

Teen Alliance For Prepared Parenting (TAPP) 


3020 14 th St, NW 20009 

(202) 745-4300 


3720 MLK Jr. Ave, SE 

20032 

(202) 279-1819 

NW 

Clinical and social support for adolescents (15 – 20) experiencing or preparing for 

parenthood. Prenatal/Post-partum education; parenting; family planning; 

individual, group, couples counseling; referrals for adoption, mental health 

services and medical insurance. Services by appt. (Mon – Fri 8:45am to 3:45pm) 

Washington Parent Group Fund 

722 12 th St, NW 20005 

(202) 546-0060 

Free Saturday morning workshops to 

help empower parents. Parenting 

skills, violence prevention; 

educational reform; school health 

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NE 

SE 

Abilities Network 

4226 6 th Street, SE 20032 

S(202) 561-5736 

Fax (202) 562-1550 

www.abilitiesnetwork.org 

Sabine Campbell, Contact 

Anacostia Center for 

Psychotherapy & Counseling 

2041 MLK Jr Ave, SE 20020 

(202) 561-1423 

Jo-Ann M. Bragg, Contact 



Family support services that help families access 

medical and social services when families are 

experiencing crises. Cost: Small fees for materials 

Parenting skills education: understanding child 

development, discipline, personal morals. 

Parenting Reunification: Parents seeking to 

reconnect with their children, Anger 

management; parenting skills, child discipline, 

time management. Fees based on ability to pay 

Weekly parenting support to those individuals 

serving as parents, guardians, or caretakers. 

Groups led by a parent, and a trained group 

facilitator. 

S Center for Child Protection 

and Family Support 

714 G St, SE 20003 

(202)544-3144 

www.centerchildprotection.org 

Covenant House (Mother/Child Program) 

2001 Mississippi Avenue, SE 20020 www.covenanthousedc.org 

(202) 610-9600, Fax (202) 610-9640 

Fathers Matter Program: Skills training, counseling and family bonding 

Sactivities for custodial and non-custodial fathers (18-21). 

Parenting classes: life skills building; individual and group counseling. Participants 

(18-21) are expected to attend school, work or participate in job training program. 

Participants can be pregnant or have children. Females are assigned a service 

manager to assess their needs and to help with their transition to adulthood. Crisis 

housing and longer-term transitional housing for up to 18 months. Day care is 

available for participant’s children. 

SE 

Grandparents on the Move 

135 49 th St, SE 20019 

(202) 575-2811 

Fax (202) 582-6419 

Mary Jackson, Contact 

SMy Sister’s House 

2634 Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Avenue, SE 20020 

(202) 678-4024 

Evelyn Turner, Coordinator 

United Medical Center 

1310 Southern Ave, SE 20020 

(202) 574-6000 

Counseling and support for grandparents who are 

primary care providers 

Prenatal and post-natal counseling and education 

classes. Case management for Ward 8 residents. 

Classes on 8 week cycles 

Prenatal education for expectant mothers and their 

partners; siblings classes for children expecting a 

sibling. Fees apply 




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SE 

UPO (Mother’s Program) 

S 1649 Good Hope Rd, SE 

20020, (202) 610-5900 

Tonya Lynch, Coordinator 

Parklands Community 

Center –1901 Mississippi 

Ave, SE 20020 

(202) 678-6500 

Brenda H. Jones, Director 

Pregnancy & Post-Partum 

(CCADA) 

601 Raleigh Street, SE 

(202) 574-2408 

Fax (202) 574-3253 

Sharon Dockery, Director 

R.A.P.P. (Reintegrating 

Alternatives Personal 

Program) 

S2465 Alabama Ave, SE 20020 

(202) 678-6038 

Fax (202) 678-8100 

Rev. J. Talbert, Contact 



Life skills, child-rearing training, group 

counseling 

Family strengthen program when available 

funding. 

Non-medical, outpatient counseling designed to 

assist families with post-partum emotional and 

material difficulties 

Court ordered and volunteer anger management, 

domestic violence, and parenting classes. 

Assistance to DC resident fathers under the DHS 

Fatherhood Initiative Program 

SW 

Potomac Job Corps/Fresh 

SStart 

Bald Eagle Recreation Center 

100 Joliet St, SW 20032 

(202) 645-3964 

Weekly support groups (Wed 6pm to 8pm) 

Family reunification, mentoring, life skills 

workshops 

National Center For Children and Families www.nccf-cares.org 

6301 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 365-4480, Fax (301) 365-2536 Programs for 

families to rebuild their lives. Case management; parent education; employment counseling and 

childcare. 

Parents’ Anonymous (P.A.) - Mental Health Assoc. in Alexandria 

4600 Duke St, Ste 301, Alexandria, VA 22304 

(703) 212-0010, James Wilder, Executive Director 

Self-help support group for parents with emphasis on child abuse prevention. 

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Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) - 10100 Conn. Ave, Kensington, MD 20895 

(301) 929-8824, Cheryl Weeker, Director 

Low-fee specialized parenting training (babies – teens; marriage enrichment classes) for 

individuals and couples. 

St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home - 4901 Eastern Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20782 

(301) 559-5500, www.Stanns.org Erin McNamara, Social Services Director 

Short-term and emergency residential care to infants and young children in crisis. Provides 

residential care and services to pregnant adolescents (13-19). 

Teen Mother-Baby Program, pregnant or a mother w/ one child under 2 yrs attend school, 

medical care, parenting classes, life skills training, day care, individual and group counseling. 




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Veterans Services 

XVI. VETERAN SERVICES 

Reentry Support: 

Health Care For Reentry Veterans Program (HCRV) 

50 Irving Street, NW (Veterans Administration Hospital) 

(202) 745-8000, ext 5267, Fax (202) 745-8169, Rodney D. Carter, Reentry Specialist 

Assists veterans returning home from prison or jail. Case managers connect with returning 

veterans up to 6 months prior to release from prison. Assess reentry needs, offer mentoring and 

connects with appropriate health, social services, public and veteran benefits. Eligibility: 

Honorable discharge or general discharge. Referrals through BOP, agency or self-referrals 

accepted. 


(202) 745-8000, Ken Barnum (ext 7634) 





Employment: 

Veterans Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) – VA Hospital 50 Irving St, NW 

(202) 745-8000 ext 5274, Conience Washington, DC Coordinator 

Vocational rehabilitation program that matches veterans with employment opportunities. VA 

employment counselors assesses the veterans aptitude for work and connects them with 

meaningful employment. If the veteran does not currently have sufficient skills or capacity to 

work an independent setting, VA will employ the veteran (temporarily up to 2 years) at one of its 

facilities i.e. VA Hospital, Fort Meade Base. Participants are paid competitive wages, depending 

on their skill level. Temporary placed workers must receive VA case management support and 

vocational skills training. 

Veterans Assistance Center (Job information for Veterans) 

1722 I Street, NW 20036 

(202) 530-9559, Fax (202) 530-9377, Deborah Nelson, Supervisor, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 3:30pm 

Job information, job placement assistance. 

Housing: 

Southeast Veterans Service Center 

(Men) 820 Chesapeake Street, SE 20032 

(Women) 840 Chesapeake Street, SE 20032 

(202) 561-8387, Fax (202) 561- 8383, Greg Crawford, Director 

Transitional housing, SRO and drop-in center for eligible veterans. 

Veterans progress through housing, employment, treatment opportunities. Apartment style 

transitional housing (up to 1 year); SRO (pay percentage of income). Eligibility: DD 214 

(General or Honorable discharge), 60 days drug and alcohol free. Apply at Veteran’s Hospital, 

50 Irving Street, NW (202) 745-8629. No-walk ins. Kevin Morton, Coordinator. 

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Veterans Services 

Veterans Drop in Center – 820 Chesapeake Street, SE 20032 

Case management; referrals; employment assistance clothing and hygiene packet; computer lab; 

legal assistance; housing counseling/referrals; medical clinic and transportation. VA community 

clinic, VA benefits and counseling. Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm. Nearest Metro stations: Congress 

Heights, Southern Avenue; Metro bus: M8, M9 and 33. 

Subsidized and Transitional Housing for Discharged Veterans 

(202) 683-1105, Michael Dehart, Veterans Housing Program Coordinator 

Permanent supportive housing program with case management, adjustment monitoring. 

Participants reside in independent housing, must contribute 30% of income. Must be actively 

receiving mental health services through DMH. 

US VETS - 425 Atlantic Street, SE Unit 103 

(202) 545-1660, Fax (202) 545-1671, Emily Britton, Program Director 

Supportive SRO housing for eligible veterans. Must be 90 days clean and involved in a substance 

abuse recovery program. Pay 30% of income toward rent and maintain a savings account. 

Eligibility: Honorable or General Discharge, disabled or chronically homeless, no sex offenders 

or prior convictions for murder. Referrals through Veterans Administration (202) 745-8000 ext 

5267. 

Substance Abuse: 

Veteran’s Administration Narcotic and Alcoholic Treatment 

(Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP)) 

VA Hospital 50 Irving St, NW 20422, Ward 3-C North and 3-C South 

(202) 745-8000, Isaiah H. Person, Chief Counselor ext. 8161 

(202) 745-8000, Dela Gbekor, Program Coordinator ext 6982 

17-week intensive outpatient program Mon – Fri 8:30am to 2pm. Evening program (6pm to 

8pm) available for working veterans. Individual, group and vocational counseling; 12-step 

(NA/AA) oriented. Methadone maintenance contracted through United Planning Organization 

(see UPO this Chapter). Qualified veterans screened by VA medical and mental health staff 

before entering the program. Dually diagnosed patients treated at VA’s Psychosocial 

Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC) 

Demaris Luzon, Nurse Coordinator (202) 745-8000 ext 7169 

Inpatient substance abuse treatment services available at VA Hospitals in Martinsburg, West 

Virginia (304) 263-0811, Baltimore, MD (410) 605-7000, and Perry Point, MD (410) 642-2411. 




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Volunteer Opportunities/Community Service 

XVII. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE 

The following is a list of organizations and programs that accept volunteers to aid with their 

respective mission. The list is by no means exhaustive. The Washington metropolitan area 

offers hundreds of volunteer opportunities for persons and groups looking to offer their services. 

Volunteer opportunities are also available at most not-for-profit organizations, to include 

churches, school and government agencies. Organizations expect volunteers to be drug and 

alcohol free, trustworthy and able to conduct themselves in a cordial and friendly manner. 

Note: Many organizations do not welcome volunteers who are “court ordered” (aka 

community service) to participate. First and foremost, the volunteer must influence the 

organization with their dedication and commitment to help fulfill the mission of the 

organization. Being court ordered to perform community service is not necessarily a bar to 

volunteering. Volunteering should be viewed as a learning experience and an opportunity to 

help and not only as an extension of punishment. Volunteers should maintain a daily log of 

their activities with the organization, even if the referring agency does not require a log. Activity 

logs should include: date of service, hours of service; location of service; activity performed; 

supervisors name and signature. 

Greater DC Cares - 1156 15 th Street, NW, # 840, 20005 (202) 777-4447, www.dc-cares.org is 

the largest coordinator of volunteerism in the Washington area. DC Cares organizes potential 

volunteers and places them in various local nonprofit organization. DC Cares requires all 

volunteers to attend a one-hour volunteer orientation before being assigned a volunteer site. 

Volunteering through DC Cares must be by choice. Organizations that accept “court ordered’ 

volunteers are identified below. 

Organization 

Ambassador Baptist Church 

1412 Minnesota Ave, SE 20032 

(202) 678-1993 

Anacostia Watershed Society 

4302 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, MD 

20710 (301) 699-6204 

www.anacostiaws.org 

Barney Neighborhood House 

504 Kennedy Street, NW 20011 

(202) 939-9020 

Bethesda Cares 

7728 Woodmont Avenue 

Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-9244 

Bread for The City 

1525 7 th Street, NW 20001 

(202) 265-2400 www.breadz.org 

Capital Area Food Bank 

645 Taylor Street, NE 20017 

(202) 526-5344 

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Service Description 

Help in the food pantry and clothing closet. 

Accepts court ordered community services. 

Work to preserve health and enjoyment of 

the Anacostia watershed. Volunteers help 

clean up the watershed. Accepts court 

ordered community service. 

Services to elderly in Wards 1 and 4. 

Volunteers needed for clerical duties, 

weekend meal deliveries and pick-ups. 

Serve meals for lunch, sort and distribute 

clothing. 

Provides clothing, food, medical care, legal 

assistance and social service. Volunteers 

needed to help organize clothing and food 

and fundraising activities. 

Distributes donated food to the hungry. 

Volunteers needed to sort food in the 

warehouse. 





Organization 

Change, Inc 

1413 Park Road, NW 20010 

(202) 387-3725 

Community Harvest 

2437 15 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 667-8875 

Congressional Cemetery 

1801 E Street, SE 20003 

(202) 543-0539 

www.congressionalcemetery.org 

Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries 


(202) 636-4225 www.dcgoodwill.org 

Deaf-REACH –3521 12 th St, NE 20018 

(202) 832-6681, www.deaf-reach.org 

District of Columbia ARC 


(202) 636-2950 

Food and Friends 

219 Riggs Road, NE 20017 

(202) 269-2277 

www.foodandfriends.org 

Gospel Rescue Ministries 

810 5 th Street, NW 20001 

(202) 842-1731 

Kuehner Senior Center (SOME) 

1667 Good Hope Road, SE 20020 

(202) 797-8806 ext 1306 

Habitat for Humanity (DC) 

843 Upshur Street, NW 20011 

(202) 882-4600 

Loaves and Fishes 

1525 Newton Street, NW 20010 

(202) 232-0900 

Luther Place (N Street Village) 

1333 N Street, NW 20005 

(202) 387-5464 


Social services to low-income residents. 

Volunteers needed to support program 

activities. Accepts court ordered 

community service. 

Community gardens. Volunteers needed to 

help cultivate organization’s organic mini 

farm in Anacostia, DC. 

Grounds maintenance, special event 

support, preparation, historical research. 

Accepts court ordered community service. 

Job training. Volunteers needed to sort 

donations, help with special events. 

Services for deaf adults who are 

intellectually & physically challenged. 

Volunteers needed to help w/ tutoring 

and/or gardening. 

Serves persons with intellectual disabilities. 

Volunteers help with leisure time activities, 

painting, yard work and office support. 

Deliver meals (Mon-Sat) to homebound 

people living with AIDS and other life 

challenging illnesses. Prepares and 

packages meals; deliver meals and 

groceries. 

Services for homeless men fighting 

addictions. Volunteers needed to assist 

with tutoring and mentoring. 

Assists in food delivery, errand running, 

transportation to and from medical 

appointments, telephone reassurance, 

preparation of light meals, and/or light 

housekeeping. 

Construction new houses to be awarded to 

low-income families. Volunteers work 

Wed – Sat 8:30am to 4pm, year around. 

Provides meals, clothing of other services 

to the community. Volunteers needed to 

prepare meals, clean kitchen, serve food. 

Spanish speakers encouraged to volunteer. 


Provides shelter and dinner to single, 

homeless women. Volunteers needed to 

help serve meals. 




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Organization 

Martha’s Table 

2114 14 th St, NW 20009 

(202) 328-6608 

Miriam’s Kitchen 

2401 Virginia Ave, NW 20037 

(202) 452-8926 

Mission of Love 

(Shepherd’s Cove Homeless Shelter) 

1400 Doewood Lane, Capitol Hgts, MD 20743 

(301) 832-3451 

Prison Fellowship Ministries 

5 Thomas Circle, NW 20005 

(202) 265-4544 

So Other Might Eat 

71 O Street, NW 20001 

(202) 797-8806 www.some.org 

Thrive DC 


(202) 737-9311 

Washington Animal Rescue League 

71 Oglethorpe Street, NW 20011 

(202) 726-2556, www.warl.org 

Washington Parks and People 

2437 15 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 462-7275 

[A] Wider Circle www.awidercircle.org 

9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 

20910, (301) 657-1010 

Words Beat & Life 


(202) 667-1192 www.wblinc.org 


Provides meals and learning activities to 

children and families. Volunteers needed 

for food preparation, distribution, tutoring. 


Provides hot meals to homeless men and 

women. Volunteers needed to help prepare 

and serve meals. 


Sort through clothing donations and 

organize on racks. 


Ministers to inmates, their children and 

their families. Volunteers needed to 

minister and counsel. 

Serves breakfast and lunch daily to the 

homeless. Volunteers needed to serve food 

and reset tables, painting and basic repairs. 

Serves breakfast and lunch daily to the 

homeless. Volunteers needed to serve food 

and reset tables, painting and basic repairs. 


Care for animals and the facility. Walk 

dogs. 

Provides shelter and care to unwanted 

animals. Volunteers needed to exercise. 

and socialize with animals. 

Volunteers help organize donated 

household items for redistribution to needy 

families and individuals. 


Volunteers mentor and college/career 

coach youth, assist with classes, help plan 

and work events and assist in Words Beat 

productions. 

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Legal Assistance 

XVIII. LEGAL ASSISTANCE 

In the District of Columbia there are two primary sources of legal representation for indigent 

persons charged with a crime. The Public Defender Service for DC generally handles the more 

complex, resource-intense and time consuming criminal and juvenile delinquency cases. Matters 

with conflicts and the other remaining criminal cases are handled by a panel of pre-selected 

attorneys (CJA attorneys) who are appointed pursuant to the District’s Criminal Justice Act of 

(CJA). 

Individuals seeking a civil remedy are not entitled to court-appointed representation. This 

chapter lists many of the non-profit organizations and law school clinics which provide 

consultations, resources, and representation to individuals and groups who are in need of civil 

legal services and unable to pay the cost of an attorney. Clients must meet income guidelines to 

receive services. 

Low and moderate income persons seeking legal assistance for a non-criminal matter can start by 

using an on-line service called www.LawHelp.org (LawHelp.org is not accessible by telephone 

or walk-in). LawHelp.org provides basic information about legal rights and makes referrals to 

local legal aid and public interest law offices that provide free or low cost legal representation. 

The DC Bar Pro Bono Programs sponsors walk-in legal advice and referral clinics on selected 

dates at Bread for the City’s two offices (see Bread for the City, this Chapter). 

Each of the DC law schools (American, Catholic, Georgetown, George Washington, Howard and 

UDC) offer legal clinics that handle a limited number of cases in a variety of specialty areas. 

Case representation by law school clinics are generally handled by second and third-year 

students who are supervised by licensed attorneys. Representation by a law school clinic is 

generally pro bono; the client may be expected to cover the cost of filings, transcripts and 

witness expenses. Law school clinics make every effort to schedule the progression of a case so 

that it can be handled between September and May, the academic school year. Accordingly, the 

chances are better in getting a case accepted for representation by a law school clinic if the 

application for assistance is made in August or September. 

Advocates for Justice and Education 


(202) 678-8060, (888) 327-8060, Fax (202) 678-8062 www.aje-dc.org 

4201 Georgia Avenue, NW 20011 (202) 265-1432, Fax (202) 291-2225 

Kim Y. Jones, Executive Director, kim.jones@aje-dc.org 

Carmen Daugherty, Director of Programs, Carmen.Daugherty@aje-dc.org 

Direct services and individual advocacy to parents of special education students when a third 

party is necessary to ensure the child receives the educational support and services needed to 

progress in school. Education and training for parents to learn more about the laws supporting 

special education and related services. 

American University Law Clinics - 4801 Mass Ave, NW 20016 

(202) 274-4140, Fax (202) 274-0659 www.wcl.american.edu 

Robert Dinerstein, Clinical Programs Director 




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American University Law Clinics (Continued): 

Provides supervised law student representation to low-income individual and organizations. All 

applications are processed through the clinic’s intake office. 

General Practice Clinic - David Chavkin, Director 

Direct legal representation in cases involving: bankruptcy; consumer protection; family law; 

health; housing; public benefits; and special education. 

Community and Economic Development Clinic - Susan Bennett, Director 

Provides transactional legal services for client groups engaged in different kinds of 

neighborhood-based community development. 

Criminal Justice Clinic - Binny Miller, Director 

Direct legal representation for persons charged with juvenile and misdemeanor criminal offenses 

in Montgomery County, MD. 

Disability Rights Clinic – Yael Cannon, Interim Director 

Legal representation for persons living with disabilities (mental and physical). 

Domestic Violence Clinic - Amy Myers, Director 

Legal representation for victims of domestic violence seeking civil protection orders. 

International Human Rights Law Clinic - Richard Wilson, Director 

Legal representation to individuals, families or organizations with issues involving international 

human rights and domestic political asylum. Spanish 

Federal Tax Clinic - Nancy Abramowitz, Director 

Legal representation for low-income individuals with IRS controversies. Clinic does not fill out 

tax returns or provide accounting services or referrals. 

Women and the Law Clinic - Ann Shalleck 

Handles matters involving domestic violence; child neglect and support; and other legal matters 

that help client avoid further legal difficulties. 

Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center - 1600 K Street, NW 20006 

(202) 393-3572, Fax (202) 393-0995 www.apalrc.org Myron Dean Quon, Director 

Wheaton MD office: 11141 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 (301) 942-2223 

Multi-lingual legal referral Hotline (202) 393-3572. Direct services for limited-English 

proficient Asian-Americans in the areas of workers’ rights; domestic violence and immigration. 

Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Vietnamese, Korean 

Ayuda, Inc. - 6925-B Willow Street, NW 20012 (Main Office) 

Helen Sanchez, Intake and Referral Coordinator 

(202) 387-4848, Fax (202) 387-0324 www.ayudainc.org 

46950 Community Plaza, # 209, Sterling, VA 20164 

(703) 444-7009, Fax (703) 444-2204, Legal advocacy: immigration; political asylum; family visa 

petitions; naturalization; battered spouse waivers; domestic violence; CPO, child custody & 

support. Human trafficking: immigration status relief; emergency assistance; advocacy. 

Spanish – Polish – Italian- French 

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Bread for the City (Operates two legal clinics) www.breadforthecity.org 

1525 7 th St, NW 20001, (202) 332-0440, Fax (202) 745-1081 

1640 Good Hope Road, SE 20020, (202) 561-8587, Fax (202) 574-1536 Landlord/tenant and 

public benefits; family issues (child support, custody; domestic violence). Walk-in services (no 

appointments). Mondays 1pm to 4pm. Matters related to employment, walk-in services at both 

sites (7 th St & Good Hope Rd, SE) Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm. Must be DC resident and provide 

proof income and picture ID. Spanish 

Catholic Charities (DC) (Archdiocesan Legal Network) 

924 G Street, NW 20001 www.catholiccharitiesdc.org 

(202) 772-4324, Fax (202) 772-4402, Jim Bishop, Program Director 

Legal assistance and representation: child custody; consumer debt/bankruptcy; domestic 

violence; employment disputes; guardianships; landlord-tenant disputes; public benefits; wills. 

Appointment line (202-628-4263) Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:30pm. Free to low fee. 

Spanish, French, Korean, Tagalong 

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) 

1460 Columbia Road, NW 20009 www.carecendc.org 

(202) 328-9799, Fax (202) 328-7894, Barbara Laur, Interim Executive Director 

Legal assistance with work authorizations; document translations; asylum applications; family 

visas; naturalization assistance. Spanish 

Children’s Law Center (CLC) - 616 H Street, NW # 300 20001 

(202) 467-4900, Fax (202) 467-4949 www.childrenslawcenter.org 

Judith Sandalow, Executive Director jsndalow@childrenslawcenter.org 

Free legal services to at-risk children, their families, foster and kinship caregivers. Focus is 

cases involving custody; special education; government benefits; adoption and domestic 

violence. 

Columbus Community Legal Services - 3602 John McCormack Rd, NE 20064 

(202) 319-6788, Fax (202) 319-6780 Catherine Klein, Clinic Director 

Family and the Law Clinic: Margaret M. Barry, Supervisor 

Representation by students in cases involving domestic violence and general domestic relations 

issues: temporary and permanent restraining orders; divorce, custody, visitation; child support. 

General Practice Clinic: Ellen Scully, Stacie Bustin, Faith Mullens, Supervising Attorneys 

Civil law matters: landlord-tenant; small claims; public benefits; bankruptcy; probate. 

Advocacy for the Elderly: Michael McGonnigal, Supervisor 

Spanish 

Community Legal Services of Prince Georges County 

P.O. Box 374, Riverdale, MD 20783 (Mailing Address) www.clspgc.org 

Clinic space in Upper Marlboro Courthouse, Upper Marlboro, MD 

Neal T. Conway, Executive Director (301) 864-8353, Fax (301) 864-8352 

Represents low-income individuals with matters in PG Co.’s County Courts, involving: family 

law; domestic violence; small claims; landlord/tenant; special education; and elder law. 

Telephone intake: Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am to noon. 

Walk-in clinics: Upper Marlboro Court House. Mon, Wed, Fri 9am - noon. (Must sign-in 

between 9-11am) 




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Community Outreach Patrol Station (COPS), 8011 New Hampshire Avenue, Langley Park, 

MD, Family Law, Mon, Wed, Fri 9am - 2pm; Oxon Hill Ofc. (By appt only) 6178 Oxon Hill 

Road, Oxon Hill, MD (301) 864-8353x 13. Spanish 

Consumer Law Resource Center 

(DC Superior Court, Bldg B, 510 4 th Street, NW Rm 102) 

Legal consultation and court information related to consumer law: debt collection; security 

deposit refunds; small claims; utility disputes. 

Wednesdays, 9:15am to noon. Walk-ins only, no appointment. 

Counsel for Child Abuse & Neglect (CCAN) 

H. Carl Moultrie I Courthouse for DC 500 Indiana Ave, NW Room # 4415 20001 

(202) 879-1406, (202) 879-1304, Wilma Brier, Director 

(202) 879-1304, Beverly Gibbs, Social Worker 

Facilitates and trains appointed lawyers representing indigent parents & children in civil abuse & 

neglect cases. 

D.C. Bar Law Firm Pro Bono Clinic www.dcbar.org 

District of Columbia Bar 1101 K St NW 2 nd Floor (202) 737-4700 ext. 3297, or ext 3292 

Leah Myers, Contact Person ext 3380 lmyers@dcbar.org 

Clinic location: Carlos Rosario International Career Center 


Free legal assistance for DC low-income in areas of government benefits; family law (custody or 

support cases); consumer disputes; wage claims (employer owes you wages); landlord & tenant 

(eviction or refusal to make repairs). Bankruptcy clinic seminars and possible representation. 

Referrals through legal services or social services providers. Incarcerated persons cannot be 

represented. Clinic hours: Saturdays 10am to noon. 

D.C. Bar Legal Information - (202) 626-3499 www.dcbar.org 

Website information on: “How to Find a Lawyer”; consumer law i.e. car purchase and repairs; 

identity theft; internet fraud; phone scams; environmental law; family law i.e. living will registry, 

advance directives; criminal law information not available through this source. No telephone 

information available. Spanish 

D.C. Employment Justice Center - 727 15 th Street, NW 2 nd floor 20005 www.dcejc.org 

(202) 828-9675, Fax (202) 828-9190, Barbara Kavanaugh, Executive Director 

Legal assistance and consultations regarding employment law matters. Cases generally handled 

by law students under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Workers’ Rights Clinics at both 

Bread for the City locations: 1524 7 th Street, NW Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm. 1640 Good Hope 

Road, SE 20020 Mondays 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Spanish 

D.C. Law Students in Court - 616 H Street, NW # 500 

(202) 638-4798, Fax (202) 638-0304, Richard C. Goemann, Executive Director 

Intake: Tues – Fri. 10am to 1pm www.dclawstudents.org 

Third-year law students, under the supervised of a licensed DC attorney, represent clients in 

criminal misdemeanor; juvenile; landlord-tenant; small claims/consumer cases. Students attend 

American Univ, Catholic Univ, Georgetown Univ, George Washington Univ, Howard Univ, 

Must meet low-income guidelines. Spanish 

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DC Jail Advocacy Project (University Legal Services) - 220 I Street, NE, Ste 130 20002 

(202) 527-7033, Fax (202) 547-2662 www.uls-dc.org Gretchen Rohr, Program Director 

Legal and social advocacy for individuals with a psychiatric disability, detained at DC Jail or 

CTF and within 90 days of release. Legal assistance (ADA protection), transitional planning and 

application(s) assistance, case management, 6-month post-release aftercare and monitoring. 

Referrals from DMH, DOC, CSOSA, self-referrals, family and friends. 

D.C. Prisoners’ Project of the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban 

Affairs (formerly DC Prisoners’ Legal Services Project) www.washlaw.org 

11 Dupont Circle, NW #400 20036 (202) 319-1000, Fax (202) 319-1010 

Philip Fornaci, Project Director phil_fornaci@washlaw.org 

Ivy Finkenstadt, Staff Attorney Ivy_Lange@washlaw.org 

Deb Golden, Staff Attorney Deborah_golden@washlaw.org 

Represents incarcerated and recently released DC Code Offenders on confinement issues and 

medical care. Clearinghouse on prisoners’ rights litigation and general prison issues. Priority to 

health and safety issues, especially HIV-related cases. Prisoners can call collect (202) 775-0323. 

The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics 

George Washington University Law School 

1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW 2 nd Floor 20052 (202) 994-7463, Fax (202) 994-4946 

(no walk-in appointments), www.law.gwu.edu 

Phyllis Goldfard, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs pgoldfard@law.gwu.edu 

Civil and Family Litigation - Joan H. Strand, Laurie S. Kohn, Faculty Supervisors 

joan@law.gwu.edu lkohn@law.gwu.edu Family law; divorce; custody; child support; limited 

small claims. 

Federal, Criminal, and Appellate - Ann Olesen, Supervisor aolesen@law.gwu.edu 

Direct representation in proceedings following criminal convictions. 

Health Rights Law - Suzanne H. Jackson sjackson@law.gwu.edu (202) 739-0668 

Direct advocacy for securing health benefits through Medicaid, HMO or other managed care 

benefits. Assists with health insurance disputes and collection agencies. 

Immigration - Alberto Benitez, Supervisor abenitez@law.gwu.edu 

Direct assistance helping aliens obtain eligible public benefits, preventing deportation. 

Public Justice Advocacy-Jeffrey S. Gutman, Faculty Supervisor jgutman@law.gwu.edu 

Class and individual representation employment termination; wage and hour; public education; 

injured workers. Must meet indigent income guidelines, if applicable. 

Domestic Violence Intake Center (SAFE, US Attorney’s Office, Legal Aid) 

Two intake sites available Mon-Fri 8:30am to 3:30pm 

DC Superior Court Bldg - 500 Indiana Ave, NW # 4235, 20001 (202) 879-7859 

United Medical Center - 1310 Southern Ave, SE (202) 561-3000 

Legal representation: civil protection orders; child custody; child support; modification of CPO 

and other advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Natalia Otero, Elizabeth Olds, Co- 

Executive Directors; Tiffany Toly, Legal Coordinator 




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Georgetown University Criminal Justice Clinic - 111 F Street, NW, 20001 

(202) 662-9574, Fax (202) 662-9681 

John Copacino, Director, Criminal Justice Clinic, Room 123 

Abbe Smith, Director, Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic, Room 130 

Teruko Richardson, Executive Assistant 

Represents adults charged w/ misdemeanor offenses in DC Superior Court. Law students manage 

the cases supervised by a licensed attorney. Cases assigned by Court. 

Howard University School of Law Clinics - 2900 Van Ness Street, NW 20008 

(202) 806-8082, Fax (202) 806-8436, www.law.howard.edu 

Tamar Meekins, Clinic Director, Edward Davis, Acting Assistant Director of Programs and 

Administration edavis@law.howard.edu Marilyn Toran, Legal Secretary 

mtoran@law.howard.edu 

Criminal Justice Clinic: Josephine Ross, Associate Professor; Tamar Meekins, Clinic Director, 

Associate Professor tmeekins@law.howard.edu Third-year law students represent misdemeanor 

adult & juveniles, charged in the DC Superior Court. Cases assigned by the Court. 

Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic: Homer LaRue, Supervising Attorney 

hclarue@law.howard.edu Law students mediate disputes of small claims; domestic and 

property issues. Cases assigned by Court. 

Civil Rights Clinic – Anderson Francois, Supervising Attorney afrancois@law.howard.edu Trial 

and appellate representation in federal and state courts. Social justice matters related to: 

employment and housing; voting rights; police brutality; unconstitutional prison conditions; 

habeas corpus; unfair barriers to the courts. Referrals accepted by court appointments, private 

referrals, write-in requests and scheduled intake interviews. 

Fair Housing Clinic - Wyndell O. Banks, Supervising Attorney, Adjunct Professor 

wbanks@law.howard.edu Students provide administrative hearing representation, advocacy, 

research support and training in housing discrimination matters. Referrals contact Edward 

Davis, Fair Housing Clinic Administrator edavis@law.howard.edu 

LawHelp.Org/DC - www.LawHelp.Org 

On-line intake and referral service helping low and moderate income DC residents address civil 

legal issues in the areas of: family law; public benefits; consumer protection; employment; 

housing and immigration. Provides general information only, not a legal advisor. Must meet 

federal income guidelines to receive services. 

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia 

1331 H Street, NW # 350 20005 www.legalaiddc.org 

(202) 628-1161, Fax (202) 727-2132, Eric Angel, Executive Director 

Satellite locations: United Medical Center, 1320 Southern Ave. SE 20005 

Domestic Violence Intake Unit (202) 561-3000 

THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE (Children’s Health Project Clinic) (202) 436-3077. 

Free to indigent DC, MD & VA residents if case occurred in DC. Strict income guidelines. 

Landlord/tenant; disability; public benefits; family law (custody, visitation, guardianship). Intake 

hours at H Street location: Mon 12:30pm to 6pm, Thurs 12:30pm to 4pm. THEARC Intake hours 

Mon, Thurs, 10am to 2pm. Spanish 

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Legal Counsel for the Elderly - 601 E St, NW 4 th Floor 20049 

(202) 434-2170, Fax (202) 434-6464, Jan Allen May, Director jmay@AARP.org 

Services (60+); disability claims (55+); public benefits; wills; pension problems; evictions; 

landlord-tenant; consumer litigation; community education; protective services; housing; 

foreclosures; nursing homes; civil matters & money management. 

Project Help - Attorneys visit eligible homebound seniors and provide legal services. 

Rawle Andrews, Jr. (202) 434-2120. 

Long term care ombudsman monitoring quality care of DC licensed nursing, board and care 

homes. Call for appointment. DC residents only. 

Legal Network (Catholic Charities) - 924 G Street, NW 20001 

(202) 772-4325, James D. Bishop, Director, Hotline (202) 628-4263 for new clients. 

Civil legal assistance to indigent and low-income persons. Government entitlements; housing; 

labor and employment; insolvency/bankruptcy; domestic relations; wills; probate; guardianship. 

Client telephone intake: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:30am to noon, Tues.9:30am to 4pm. 

Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division (DC Superior Court) 

515 5 th Street, NW # 105 20001 

(202) 879-1549, Fax (202) 879-4619, Jeannie Adams, Director 

Alternative dispute resolution-mediation; arbitration (binding and non-binding); neutral case 

evaluation. Civil actions (over $200); family child support, visitation, tax probate, citizen nonfiled 

disputes. Walk ins Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm in Room 114. 

National Health Law Program - 1441 I Street, NW # 1105 20005 

(202) 289-7661, Fax (202) 289-7724 www.healthlaw.org 

Mara Youdleman, Managing Attorney youdleman@healthlaw.org 

Advocacy and direct support to legal service programs, community-based organizations, private 

bar, and providers seeking assistance on health care issues that affect uninsured or underinsured 

low-income people. (managed care, Medicaid, language access; reproductive health rights, civil 

rights to health care). 

Neighborhood Legal Services 

680 Rhode Island Avenue, NE 20018 (main office) 

(202) 269-5100, Fax (202) 832-1984 (NE/NW residents) 

3101 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE 20032 

(202) 678-2000 (SE/SW residents), Fax (202) 889-3374 

4645 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE 20019 (Basement level) 

(202) 399-1346, Fax (202) 399-1349 Brenda Ford Harding, Executive Director 

Foreclosure Clinic: How to avoid, delay and prevent foreclosure. Legal advice and counseling, 

not direct representation. 3 rd Thursday of each month 6pm to 8pm. 

Spanish-speaking persons call (202) 682-2700. Free to indigent D.C. residents (strict incomes 

guidelines). Consumer rights; family law; public benefits; public assistance; social security and 

unemployment; employment and housing discrimination. 




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Our Place, DC - 1518 K Street, NW Mezzanine Level www.ourplacedc.org 

(202) 548-2400, Fax (202) 548-2403, Michelle Bonner, Legal Director 

Legal support services for women currently incarcerated or returning to the community from 

prison/jail. Provides direct legal assistance with obtaining medical care while incarcerated; 

parole matters (hearings, parole decisions, parole grant letters), uncontested divorces; child 

visitation/child custody; landlord/tenant challenges; sexual harassment claims; denial of public 

benefits; obtaining medical or institutional files. Legal clinic hours: Friday 11am to 4pm. 

Public Defender Service - 633 Indiana Avenue, NW 2 nd Floor 20004 

(202) 628-1200, Avis E. Buchannan, Director www.pdsdc.org 

Civil Legal Services Division - 601 Penn. Ave, NW # 110 20004 

(202) 628-1200, Fax (202) 824-2521, Paula D. Scott, Chief 

Handles wide range of cases involving the collateral consequences of a criminal arrest, 

conviction or an extended period of incarceration for PDS clients; civil forfeiture; eviction; 

denial of public benefits; employment termination; termination of parental rights and other 

family court proceedings, immigration and academic expulsion. Special Education Advocates 

ensure that youth receive appropriate diagnostic assessment and IEP, and where appropriate, 

secure alternative educational programs. 

Community Defender Division (CDD) - 680 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, # H-5 20002 

(202) 824-2801, Fax (202) 824-2819, James D. Berry Jr., Chief 

Community Re-entry Program (CRP) - April Frazier, Coordinator 

Responds to the legal and social service needs of those who are returning home from jail or 

prison. Provides legal education, referrals and representation to DC Code Offenders. Areas 

of legal education include: employment; housing; and family law. Facilitates the delivery of 

critical support services to re-entrants by maintaining partnerships with community-based 

organizations. Assists clients with applications for pardons and, where eligible, for record 

sealing. Organizes annual Community Reentry & Expungement Summit. 

Institutional Services Program (ISP) - Brian Roberts, Coordinator 

Serves as the PDS liaison to the Federal Bureau of Prisons and to the various component 

parts of the DC corrections system. Provides legal advice, information and representation to 

DC Code Offenders who are confined in correctional facilities in Washington, DC and 

elsewhere throughout the country. Where possible and appropriate, monitors the conditions 

under which DC Code Offenders are incarcerated. ISP is committed to the goal helping to 

protect the legal rights of this population. 

Juvenile Services Program (JSP) - Jamie Rodriguez, Coordinator 

Represents children at institutional disciplinary hearings and administrative community 

status review hearings. Advocates for youth regarding their conditions of confinement in the 

District's secure facilities. Serves as a conduit between youth and their respective attorneys 

in connection with their placement at the New Beginnings Youth Development Center in 

Laurel, Maryland (the District of Columbia’s committed facility), as well as the Youth 

Services Center in Northeast DC (the city’s local detention facility). Implements programs 

and initiatives for juveniles in the community-setting. 

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Mental Health Division (MHD) - 633 Indiana Avenue, NW 

(202) 824-2860, Fax (202) 824-2877, Kimberly Clark, Chief 

Appointed by the Court to represent indigent clients facing involuntary civil/criminal 

commitments. 

Office of Rehabilitation and Development (ORD) - 601 Pennsylvania Ave, NW # 110 

(see Sentencing Services, Sentencing Chapter) 

Parole Division - 633 Indiana Avenue, NW 20004 

(202) 628-1200 Betsy Biben, Chief 

Representation of persons on parole or supervised released at administrative hearings before the 

U.S. Parole Commission including Probable Cause Hearings (in-person or videoconference) and 

Final Revocation Hearings. Attorneys also represent clients at USPC Reprimand Sanction 

Hearings which are conducted at various CSOSA offices. Attorneys file parole related civil 

actions in DC Superior Court and the US District Court for the District of Columbia in an effort 

to protect constitutional and statutory rights of clients. Attorneys offer advice, assistance and 

advocacy for DC residents seeking help for parole related matters. Requests for assistance are 

accepted in-person, in writing and/or by telephone. 






Direct assistance with asylum process; housing and financial support. Individual and group 

counseling and mentoring. Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm. Sliding fee. 

UDC (David A. Clarke) School of Law - 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW 20008 

(202) 274-7400, Fax (202) 727-5583 www.law.udc.edu 

Karen Forman, Clinic Director kforman@udc.edu 

HIV/AIDS Clinic - Matthew Fraidin, Director jbattipps@udc.edu 

Public entitlements; drafting and executing last will and testaments; powers of attorney; 

advanced directives; compassionate release from institutions (see HIV Chapter). 

Housing and Consumer Clinic - Edward Allen, Director eallen@udc.edu 

Evictions; illegal rent increases; repairs; predatory loans; fair housing and related torts. 

Juvenile/Neglect/Special Education - (202) 274-7314, Joe Tulman, Supervisor 

Delinquency; children and parents in child neglect; special education placements. 

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic - Kevin Kelly, Supervisor kkelly@udc.edu 

Representation is active tax controversies; Earned Income Tax Credit examinations; 

disallowance of dependents; frozen tax refunds. 

University Legal Services – 220 I St, NE # 130 20002 

(202) 547-4747, Fax (202) 547-2083 Jane M. Brown, Director 

Duty Day Intake person 9am to 5pm 

Representation, protection and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or 

mental illness. Works to assure that persons with disabilities are free from harm, are afforded due 

process, are able to develop physically, emotionally and intellectually. 

SE location: 1800 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE 20020 

(202) 889-2196, Fax (202) 678-1268, Annie Tyson, Office Supervisor 




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Housing assistance only. 1 st time home buying; home rehabilitation programs; money 

management, credit counseling. 

Washington Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs 

11 Dupont Circle, NW, # 400 20036 

(202) 319-1000, Fax (202) 319-1010, Spanish call: (202) 319-1015 

Roderick Boggs, Executive Director www.washlaw.org 

Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Deputy Director 

Direct pro bono legal services in issues involving: employment discrimination, fair housing; 

public accommodations; public education immigration & asylum (immigrant access to services 

and other benefits). Eligibility: case-by-case. Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm. 

Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless - 1200 U Street, NW 3 rd Floor, 20009 

(202) 328-5500, Fax (202) 328-5515, www.legalclinic.org 

Patricia Mullahy Fugere, Director, Lajuan Brooks, Contact Person 

Representation in all civil legal matters: public benefits; housing; employment; immigration; 

etc.; impact litigation; legislative and policy-related issues. Advice and advocacy. Interviews at 

the 7 shelters/soup kitchens below: 

Church of the Brethren 

337 North Carolina Ave, SE 20003 

(202) 546-8706 

Mondays 12:15pm to 1:15pm 

Unity Health Care 

425 2 nd Street, NW 20001 

(202) 508-0511 

Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm 

Thrive DC - 1525 Newton Street, NW 20010 

(St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church) 

(202) 737-9311 ext 524 

Thursdays 11am to noon 

WLCH Intake Sites 

Miriam’s Kitchen 

2401 Virginia Avenue, NW 20037 

(202) 452-8089 

Wednesdays 7:30am to 8:15am 

Rachel’s Women’s Center 


(202) 682-1005 ext 812 

Saturdays 12:30pm to 1:30pm 

So Others Might Eat (SOME) 20002 

60 Street, NW 

(202) 797-8806 ext 1116 

Fridays 1:00pm to 2:00pm 

Virginia Williams Resource Center 

(920 Rhode Island Ave, NE 20018 

(202) 526-0017, (202) 724-4208 ext 310 

Wednesday 12:30pm to 1:30pm 

Whitman-Walker Clinic Legal Services www.wwc.org 

1701 14 th Street, NW 20009 

2301 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave. SE 20032 

(202) 939-7627, Fax (202) 939-7651 

Dan Bruner, Director; Caroline Ciuni, Intake Coordinator cciuni@wwc.org 

Civil legal services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Public entitlements; child custody; 

discrimination in employment, housing, & public accommodations; estate planning; 

immigration. Intake interview via telephone to determine problem and income eligibility. 

Office consultations and services by appointment. 

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Immigration 

XIX. IMMIGRATION 

Arrestees not born in the United States or naturalized (applied for U.S. citizenship) are 

susceptible to US immigration laws. For persons accused of criminal offenses, incarceration is 

just one consequence of a conviction. Persons who are “aliens” (non-citizens) may also be 

subject to deportation as a result of their conviction of certain crimes. Crimes for which noncitizens 

may be subject to deportation are: (1) aggravated felonies; (2) crimes of moral turpitude; 

(3) controlled substances offenses; (4) domestic violence; (5) firearms offenses. Chart detailing 

an aliens criminal arrest to deportation process is provided at the end of this Section. 

Mayor Vincent C. Gray signed an executive order on October 18, 2011 

clarifying that the District’s public-safety officials will not inquire into the 

immigration status of individuals or transmit information about immigration 

status to federal agencies except when that status pertains directly to a criminal 

investigation. This executive order ensures public safety by ensuring that our 

police resources are deployed wisely and our immigrant communities feel safe 

cooperating with those who are sworn to protect them. The District is home to 

thousands of immigrants. If they are afraid to cooperate with authorities on 

criminal investigations because they fear it might endanger their presence in the 

United States or the presence of a loved one, then it endangers their public 

safety and that of our entire city. The order directs District public-safety 

officials not to detain individuals on the basis of immigration status. It also bars 

District agencies from making incarcerated youth and adults under their 

supervision available for federal immigration interviews without a court order. 

Any Non-US citizen or US National may qualify under one of the below categories of noncitizens: 

Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Person who has gained LPR statue through family 

relationships, employment or asylum/refugee 

process. 

Non-immigrant Visa Holder Persons who receive visas outside the US intending 

to remain in the US for a temporary period of time 

i.e., tourist, students, temporary workers, and 

others. Persons who violate the terms of the 

temporary visa are considered “out of status.” 

Asylum applicant 

Persons who enter the US, escaping danger and 

hardship in their native country. Persons apply for 

asylum after entering the US. 

Refugee 

Persons who enter the US after processing through 

and overseas refugee processing station. 

Temporary Protected Status Temporary status ordered by the US President to 

grant temporary relief and status to persons fleeing 

civil strife and other disasters. Status must be 

renewed periodically. 

Undocumented 

Persons who have entered US without notice or 

inspection. Most persons who enter the US in this 

manner cross the southern border. 




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AYUDA-6925B Willow Street, NW 20012 www.ayudainc.org 

(202) 387-4848, Fax (202) 387-0324, Jaime Farrant, Executive Director 


(703) 444-7009, Representation in deportation proceedings; political asylum; naturalization; 

family-based petitions; defense to deportation and self-petition for battered immigrant women. 

Assist with Haiti TPS applications. Initial consultation fee for immigration cases $30. Domestic 

violence fees no cost. Spanish, French, Polish 

Catholic Charities 924 G Street, NW 20001 www.catholiccharitiesdc.org 

(202) 772-4348, Fax (202) 772-4409, Jeanne M. Atkinson, Program Director 

Immigration: Represents persons in detention, removal hearing, work authorization, asylum 

applications; family visas; work visas; BIA appeals; Federal court appeals; community 

education. Naturalization: Help completing forms, application and appeals. 

Flat fee of $60 for each consultation. Fees can be waived with approval. French, Spanish 

924 G Street, NW 20001 

(202) 772-4356, (202) 772-4352 

Mon-Fri, 9:30am to noon, 2pm to 4:30pm, 

Call for appts. Celsa Flores, Contact 

415 East Diamond Avenue 

Gaithersburg, MD 20877 

(301) 740-2523, walk-in 9am to 3pm 

Call for appts. Celia Rivas, Contact 

Office Locations 

1618 Monroe Street, NW 20010 

(202) 939-2420 

walk-in Wed and Fri 9am to 1pm 

Heruy Megrahtu, Contact 

12247 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 

20902 (301) 942-1790 

walk-in Thurs 9am to 11pm 

Jacqueline Rishty, Contact 

Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition - 1612 K Street, NW # 204 20006 

(202) 331-3320, Liz McGrail, Legal Director www.caircoalition.org 

Provides individuals and organizations with education, training, legal support services. 

Assist immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in local in Virginia 

and western Maryland. 

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) 

1460 Columbia Road, NW 20009 www.carecendc.org 

(202) 328-9799, Fax (202) 328-7894, Raquel Guerricagoitia, Executive Director 

Andrea Rodriquez, Legal Director Spanish, French 

Legal assistance with work authorizations; document translations; asylum applications; family 

visas; Naturalization assistance. Assists with Haiti TPS applications. Sliding fee. 

Chinatown Service Center (500 I Street, NW 20001 (202) 898-0061, Fax (202) 898-2519, 

Lisha Ma, Coordinator 

Assistance with immigration issues; income tax; public benefits referrals; crime victims 

assistance. Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm. Cantonese, Mandarin 

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Ethiopian Community Center - 7603 Georgia Avenue, NW #100 20012 

(202) 726-0800, Fax (202) 726-7436 www.ethipoiancommunitydc.org 

Hermela Kebede, Executive Director 

Non-legal immigration assistance i.e. ESL and computer skills training; employment counseling. 

Mon-Fri 9am to noon, Sat 10am to 4pm. Amharic 

Hispanic Committee of Virginia (Comite Hispano de Virginia) 

5827 Columbia Pike, # 200, Falls Church, VA 22041 

(703) 671-5666, Fax (703) 671-2325 Alberto Quirioaa, Executive Director 

Assists with immigration and citizenship issues; translations; and federal income tax 

Fairfax or Arlington county residency required for services. Spanish 

Human Rights First - 100 Maryland Ave, NE, # 500 20002 

(202) 547-5692, Fax (202) 543-5999 www.humanrightsfirst.org 

Elisa Massimino, Director, Eleanor Acer, Director Asylum Program 

Direct representation for most immigration and naturalization issues. Provides screenings, 

referrals and supervision of pro bono attorneys representing clients in political asylum cases. 

Applicants must meet income guidelines. 

Mon – Fri 4:30am to 4pm. Spanish, French 

Lutheran Social Services - (Refugee Immigration Services (RIS)) 

Four area resettlement program offices: www.lssnca.org 

4406 Georgia Avenue, NW 20011 (Main Office) 

(202) 723-3000, Fax (202) 723-3303, Melissa Graves, Executive Director 

8719 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Serving Montgomery, Co, MD 

(301) 560-1668, Fax (301) 562-8586 

3516 Easton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 

(410) 327-1941, Fax (410) 327-1941 (call first) 

Resettlement support for newly-arrived refugees, asylees and victims of human trafficking. Case 

management; job referrals; ESL classes; emergency transportation; interpretation services. 

Services focus on immigrants from: Iraq, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, Burma, Vietnam, Somalia, 

Ethiopia, Sudan. Assistance with work authorization; asylum applications; family visas; BIA 

appeals. Mon-Sat 9:30am to 4pm. Amharic 

Mil Mujeres- 3118 16 th Street, NW 20009 www.milmujeres.org 

(202) 560-5237, Fax (202) 567-6377, Marc Haufrect, Legal Director 

Immigration legal and social services to low-income Spanish-speaking domestic violence 

survivors. Mon-Fri 9:30am to 5pm. Sliding fee, donations. Spanish 

Spanish Catholic Center - 1618 Monroe Street, NW 20010 

(202) 234-7349, Fax (202) 772-4408 Father Donald Lippert, Director 

Assists persons in immigration detention, removal hearings, work authorizations, asylum 

applications, family visas, work visas, BIA appeals and Federal Court appeals. 

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Direct assistances with asylum process, housing and temporary support. Language translations 

available. Center staff available to speak several language and dialects. 

Washington Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs 

(Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project) www.washlaw.org 

11 Dupont Circle, NW # 400 20036 

(202) 319-1000 ext. 120, Fax (202) 319-1010, Spanish: (202) 319-1011 

Ruth Spivack, Outreach Coordinator, ruth_spivack@washlaw.org 

Direct legal assistance to refugees seeking political asylum, discrimination and inequitable 

application of immigration laws. Call for intake information or complete questionnaire available 

at: www.washlaw.org/projects/immigrants 

A. Human Trafficking 

Undocumented persons, homeless youth, and intellectually disabled persons are familiar victims 

of illegal trafficking. If human trafficking is suspected the National Human Trafficking 

Resource Center (NHTRC) is available to give advice and answer calls 24 hours, 7 days a week 

24-hour Hotline 1-888-261-3665. 

Ayuda, Inc – 6925-B Willow Street, NW 20012 (Main Ofc) 

Jaime Farrant, Executive Director 

Helen Sanchez, Intake and Referral Coordinator 

(202) 387-4848, Fax (202) 387-0324, www.ayudainc.org 


(703) 444-7009, Fax (703) 444-2204, Legal advocacy: immigration; political asylum; family visa 

petitions; naturalization; battered spouse waivers. Domestic violence; CPO, child custody & 

support. Human trafficking: immigration status relief; emergency assistance; advocacy. 

Spanish, Polish, Italian, French 

Boat People S.O.S. - 6066 Leesburg Pike, Fall Church, VA 22041 

(703) 538-2190, Fax (703) 538-2191, www.bpsos.org 

Dr. Nguyen Thang, Director; Lai Dant, Office Manager 

Assists boat people and other refugees from Vietnam to resettle in this country. Case 

management, legal and social services, housing placement, and mentorship. 

Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Vietnamese 

Courtney’s House 


Tina Frundt, Executive Director; Shamere McKenzie, Coordinator 



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Fair Fund, Inc. – P.O. Box 21656, 20009 (Safe Location) 

(202) 265-1505, Andrea Powell, Executive Director; Allison Medina, Social Worker 

Works to prevent human trafficking and sexual violence of youth, especially girls. Provides 

training to teachers, social workers, educators, police, judges, lawyers, medical professionals, 

and students. Individual and group counseling and art therapy. “Tell Your Friends” program is a 

four-week educational workshop in DCPS that facilitates discussion with teens on their 

perceptions of healthy and unhealthy dating relationships, commercial sexual exploitation, and 

human trafficking. 

Homestretch - 303 S. Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 

Christopher Fay, Executive Director www.homestretch-inc.org 

(703) 237-2035, Fax (703) 237-4540 

Legal assistance; micro loans; psychotherapy; support groups; subsidized and furnished housing; 

safety planning. Intake interviews by appt. Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm 

H.I.P.S. (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive) 


(202) 232-8150, Fax (202) 232-8304, www.hips.org 

Cyndee Clay, Director, Elizabeth Saracuo, Program Director, Angela Brown, Advocate 

Case management and referrals directed at ending the cycle of abuse of sex workers, promote 

self-determination and independence. Street outreach, Fri/Sat 9pm to 5am. 

Hotline 1-800-676-HIPS; peer education for men; speakers bureau. 

Innocents at Risk - 1101 30th Street, NW, # 500 20007 

(202) 625.4338, Fax (202) 625-4363, Deborah Sigmund, Advocate 

Trafficking watchdog and educational programs. 

Polaris Project - PO Box 53315, 20009, www.polarisproject.org 

(202) 745-1001, Fax (202) 745-1119, Bradley Myles, Executive Director 

Social services support for victims and survivors of human, sex and labor trafficking. Crisis 

intervention; emotional support; case management; emergency housing. Referral hotline 1(888) 

3737-888 (24/7) Eligible clients housed in scattered sites apartment for up to 6 months. Sex 

trafficking girls (under 17 yrs) housed at Courtney’s House, PO Box 12054, 20005. 




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Multi-Ethnic Services 

XX. MULTI-ETHNIC SERVICES 

Andromeda Transcultural Mental Health Center - 1400 Decatur St, NW 20011 

(202) 291-4707, Fax (202) 723-4560, Ricardo Galbis, MD, Director 

Mental health programs: alcohol and drug counseling; DWI program (see Substance Abuse 

Treatment Chapter III); individual, group and family therapy; psychological testing; referrals; 

sliding scale from $35. Psychosocial partial day program for chronic mentally ill. HIV/AIDS 

support groups, referrals for financial assistance with utility and food bills and housing 

placement assistance. Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Spanish 

Asian and Pacific Islander Partnership for Health 

3000 Connecticut Avenue, NW 20008 

(202) 986-2393, Fax (202) 986-7423, www.apiph.org 

Referral source to assist Asian and Pacific Island individuals and families with limited English 

speaking abilities. Health care and social service assistance. No direct services. Call for 

appointment. 

Vietnamese, Tagalog 

Boat People S.O.S - 6066 Leesburg Pike, Fall Church, VA 22041 

(703) 538-2190, Fax (703) 538-2191, www.bpsos.org 

Nguyen Thang PhD, Director, Lai Dant, Office Manager 

817 Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 

(301) 439-0505, Dan Tran, Office Manager 

Helps boat people and other refugees from Vietnam on the open sea, in refugee camps and in 

their places of resettlement. Offers community development programs; family services; mental 

health services; legal services; senior citizen services and survivor services. Works to increase 

public awareness of hardships and suffering of Vietnamese refugees. Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm, 

Sat 10am to 4pm. Vietnamese 

Carecen (Central American Resource Center) www.carecendc.org 

1460 Columbia Road, NW 20009 (202) 328-9799, Fax (202) 328-0023 

Raquel Guerricagoitia, Executive Director; Andrea Rodriquez, Legal Director 

Immigration counseling for Central Americans. Family petitions and citizenship; adjustment of 

status. Referrals to social service agencies for immigration and non-immigration matters; legal 

and community service training; advocacy. Mon-Fri 9-5pm. 

Spanish 

C.A.S.A. de Maryland, Inc. (Central American Solidarity & Ass’t) 

Gustavo Torres, Executive Director 

734 East University Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20903 

(301) 431-4185, Fax (301) 431-4179 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm 

2729 University Blvd, West, Wheaton, MD 20902 

(301) 933-4461 Tues-Sat 6:30am to 2pm 

7978-B New Hampshire Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20783 Work Center Mon-Fri 6:30am to 2pm 

and Sat 6:30am to 1pm (888) 669-7422 

7530 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD (day worker pick-up) 

(410) 732-7777, 222 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 (day worker pick-up) 

Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm Tues-Sat 6am to 2pm. 

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Primarily Latino immigrants & refugees living in suburban MD: bi-weekly food distribution; 

legal representation for employment related matters; job placement & job skills training; English 

& literacy classes; women’s groups on Mondays. Employment program places workers in day, 

temporary and permanent jobs. Screens workers and employers to ensure proper fit. Referrals 

for medical, dental and mental health emergency services. Referrals not required. Spanish 

Centro Tepeyac - 1315 Apple Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 

(301) 587-9516, Fax (301) 587-8065, Maria Suarez-Hamm, Director Spanish 

Confidential counseling, emotional support, assistance and referrals for pregnant Spanish 

speakers; prenatal and parenting classes; post-abortion counseling; relationship counseling for 

teens; food; clothing; child care; baby items. Mon 8am to 5pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am to 4pm. 

Chinatown Service Center (Chinatown Service Center- 500 I Street, NW 20001 

(202) 898-0061, Fax (202) 898-2519, Lisha Ma, Coordinator 

Material assistance and referrals for housing; immigration; employment. Income tax assistance; 

legal assistance with immigration; housing. Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Cantonese, Fujionese, 

Mandarin 


(Unity Health Care) (202) 328-3717, Fax (202) 588-8101 

Rhona Schwartz, MD, Director www.crhs.org 

Medical (family practice) and social services, counseling. Neighborhood residents only (zip 

codes 20009/10/11). New patients must have proof of income. Sliding scale. Mon-Wed 8:30am 

to 7:45pm, Thurs 8:30am to 11:30am, 1:30pm to 7:545pm, Sat 8:30am to 11:30am. Call for 

appointment. 

Spanish 

Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (PG & Mont Co residents) 










Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (PG & Mont Co residents) (Continued) 

Vocational and psychological evaluations; vocational counseling; medical examinations; job 


job placement and follow-up. Weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm. Walk-ins accepted. 




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Ethiopian Community Center - 7603 Georgia Avenue, NW # 100 20012 

(202) 726-0800, Fax (202) 726-7436 Hermala Kebde, Executive Director 

Non-legal immigration assistance; ESL classes; computer literacy; public benefits assistance; 

employment counseling; translation services (Amharic) and referrals. Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 

10am to 2pm. 

Amharic 

Hermano Pedro DC (Catholic Charities) 

3211 Sacred Heart Way NW (16 th & Park Rd, NW) 20010 

(202) 246-6643, Fax (202) 232-5426, Luis Vasquez, Director 

Multicultural day shelter. Breakfast and lunch; showers; crisis counseling; group therapy; 

emergency rental and utility assistance; referrals. Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm. Spanish 


(202) 462-4788, Fax (202) 667-3706, www.lcdp.org, 

Alicia Wilson, Executive Director; Madeline Frucht Wilks, MD, Medical Director 

Case management; individual, couples/families counseling; general medical & pediatric care; 

mental health; substance abuse; HIV testing & treatment; pregnancy & STD testing; Mon, Tues, 

Thurs, Fri. 9am to 5pm. Wed 9am to 9pm. $10 donation encouraged. Spanish 

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) - 1419 Columbia Road, NW 20010 (202) 319-2225, 

Fax (202) 462-5696, www.layc-dc.org 

Lori Kaplan, Director, Carlos Vera, Social Services Director 

Resource and development programs for at-risk youths (12 to 21 yrs) and their families. 

LAYC programs include: 

Program: 

Diversion Program 

Host Homes 

Family Strengthening 

Focus on Kids 

Foster Care 

Street Outreach Program 

Substance Abuse 

Transitional Living 

Program 

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Program Description 

Counseling to support and strengthen youth and families to 

help achieve personal, educational and career aspirations 

and maintain healthy, self-sufficient lifestyles. 

Temporary shelter for up to two weeks for homeless and 

runaway female youth in a culturally sensitive setting. 

13-session parent education that addresses violence 

prevention, including family’s roles, communication, and 

anger management. 

12-week curriculum focused on HIV and substance abuse 

prevention ages10-17. Incorporates decision-making skills, 

values clarification, communication styles, and information 

about risky behavior. 

Services to children 0 - 18 who have been temporarily 

removed from their biological homes as a result of abuse. 

Emergency shelter, education and prevention services to 

runaway youth. 

Outpatient individual, group and family counseling; drug 

testing. 

Supervised residential facility for 10 males (17–21), for up 

to 18 months. Youths are assisted towards independent 

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Mayor’s Office on Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs (APIA) 

441 4 th Street, NW # 805 20001 www.apia.dc.gov 

(202) 727-3120, Fax (202) 727-9655 

Soohyun Koo, Executive Director soohyun.koo@dc.gov 

Community outreach and engagement, capacity building and funding support for services that 

benefit the API community, language interpretive services. Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm. 

Mayor’s Office on African Affairs – 2000 14 th Street, NW # 401 www.oaa.dc.gov 

(202) 727-5634, Fax (202) 727-2357, Ngozi Nmezi, Executive Director 

Constituent services and information to African DC residents. Language assistance, education 

referrals, community outreach. Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm. 

Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs - 2000 14 th St, NW 2d Floor 20009 

(202) 671-2825, Fax (202) 673-4557, Roxana Olivas, Director www.ola.dc.gov 

Advocate for DC Latinos; link between community and government to improve service delivery; 

referrals for Spanish-speaking residents in housing, social services, health and education. Mon- 

Fri 8am to 5pm. 

Spanish 

Multicultural Services Division (DC Department of Mental Health) www.dmh.dc.gov 

35 K St, NE 20002 (202) 442-4877, Fax (202) 727-0857, Dr. Witfield, Director 

Community-based program providing outpatient psychiatric and case management to adults, 

children and families from various ethnic/cultural minority groups; self-referrals accepted. Mon- 

Fri 9am to 5pm. Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese, French 

Newcomer Community Service Center - 1628 16 th Street, NW 20009 

(202) 462-4330, Fax (202) 462-2774 Assists refugees in resettlement; self-sufficiency; non-legal 

immigration assistance. Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm. ESL Mon – Thurs 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

Chinese, Cambodian, French, Lao, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese 

Neighbors’ Consejo - 3118 16 th Street, NW, 20010 www.neighborsconsejo.org 

(202) 234-6855, Fax (202) 234-4863, Nancy Vasquez, Contact 

Multicultural services focused at assisting homeless individuals and families become selfsufficient. 

Street Outreach; dinner program; employment training and job search services; 

substance abuse counseling; mental health counseling; transitional/recovery; long-term case 

management; ESL. Mon-Thurs 9am to 5pm; Thurs 5pm to 8pm and Fri 9am to 5pm. 

Spanish 

Spanish Catholic Center (Centro Catolico) - 1618 Monroe St, NW 20009 

(202) 939-2400, Fax (202) 234-7323, Carmen Soto, Contact 

Direct services in employment; general medical care (except prenatal and pediatrics) $10 

donation plus lab fees; dental (fee); social services; high school certificate and classes (computer, 

secretary, ESL, GED). Immigration program. Appointments required. Other DC area locations: 

1015 University Blvd, East, Silver Spring, MD 20903 

(301) 434-8381, Edwin Veils, Contact Medical services employment & immigration. 

402 East Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 

(301) 740-2523, Katherine Diaz, Contact. 




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Spanish Education Development (SED) Center - 4110 Kansas Ave, NW 20011 

(202) 722-4404, Fax (202) 722-8823, www.sedcenter.org 

Martha Egas, Executive Director; Rosario Ellis, Office Manager 

ESL – Weekdays $200 (10 weeks) Mon -Thurs 7pm to 9pm; Weekends $115 (10 weeks) Sat. 

and Sun. 11am to 2pm; Computer literacy $160, English classes, Weekdays $200 (10 weeks), 

Weekends $115 (10 weeks). Day care provided while parents or custodians attend class. 

Bilingual preschool program, 2 to 5-year olds. (Head Start funded). Spanish 

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Sexual Minority Services 

XXI. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SERVICES 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) individuals encounter a unique set of 

circumstances when interacting with law enforcement and social service organizations. Law 

enforcement (police, marshals, corrections) respond strictly to the gender of the individual. 

LGBT persons are placed in facilities according to their biological gender. Special 

accommodations are generally made only if the LGBT individual demonstrates danger to self or 

others. 

The District of Columbia 8 along with a growing number of other states and municipalities have 

adopted human rights laws that require employers, housing providers, public accommodations 

and educational institutions to provide services to transgender individuals in a manner consistent 

with their identity or expression, rather than according to their presumed or assigned sex or 

gender. 

Gender Reassignment: An individual who is biologically one gender and lives the life of the 

other gender can have his gender identity reassigned even if that individual has not been altered 

physically. To apply for change of gender designation the applicant must submit a completed 

DMV “Gender Designation Form” on-line or at any DMV location. The form requires a 

statement from a physician, licensed therapist or counselor, case worker or social worker who 

can certify that the applicant has been, is currently, and will continue in the unforeseeable future 

to live as the gender for which he/she is applying. The cost of the new identification card is $7. 

A changed ID card can help avoid problems when trying to access programs such as public 

accommodations (shelter, restrooms etc). 

Same-sex marriage: Same sex couples can legally marry in DC. Couples apply at DC Superior 

Court Marriage Bureau, H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW. room #4485, 

Mon-Fri 8am to5pm. Must have proof of ID (Driver’s license, or government issued nondriver’s 

ID, birth certificate, passport). Cost: $35 marriage application fee; and $10 for copy of 

the marriage certificate. If the couple is already registered as Domestic Partners in DC, the $35 

license fee is waived. 

Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Affairs (GLBT) (DC Govt) 

1350 Pennsylvania, Avenue, NW, # 211 20004 

(202) 727-9493, Fax (202) 727-5931 www.glbt.dc.gov 

Jeffrey Richardson, Director; Clarence Fluker, Coordinator 

Liaison between Mayor’s Office and the LGBT community. Provides advocacy, technical 

assistance, research, public education and awareness. No individual representation or advocacy. 

Al-Anon/AlaTeen/ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) 

(202) 635-2023 - DC and Maryland www.adultchildren.org, http://www.al-anon-alateendcmd.org/ 

(703) 534-HELP (4357) - Virginia http://www.va-al-anon.org/ 

Alcoholics Anonymous - 4530 Connecticut Avenue, NW, # 111 20008 

(202) 966-9115, www.aa.org 

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All are welcome to AA meetings; “Where and When” book lists separate meetings for gays and 

lesbians (see Alcohol & Drug Abuse Chapter). 

Courtney’s House - PO Box 12054, 20005 

24-hour Hotline 888 261-3665 


Tina Frundt, Executive Director, Shamere McKenzie, Coordinator 





Different Avenues - 1419 V St NW, 20011 www.differentavenues.org 

(202) 829-2103, Fax (202) 829-2104, Kelli Dorsey, Executive Director 

LGBT (13-35 yrs) Drop-in-Center; healthcare services; legal services; and substance abuse 

counseling; housing support for LGBT homeless or living in insecure housing. 

Dignity Washington Dignity Center - 721 8 th Street, SE 20003 

P.O. Box 15279, Washington, DC 20003 

(202) 546-2235, Fax (202) 546-9538, Doug McCuckin, Chapter President 

Services to Catholic gays and lesbians and other concerned individuals; religious meetings; 

counseling and social activities. Mass every Sunday 6pm at St. Margaret’s Church, 1820 

Connecticut Avenue, NW 20036. 

H.I.P.S. (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive) - 1309 Rhode Island, Ave, NE 20018 

(202) 232-8150, Fax (202) 232-8304, www.hips.org 

Cyndee Clay, Director; Elizabeth Saracuo, Program Director; JD Rosario, Program Manager. 

Case management and referrals directed at ending the cycle of abuse of sex workers, promote 

self-determination and independence. Street outreach, Fri/Sat 9pm to 5am. Hotline 1-800-676- 

HIPS; peer education for men; speakers bureau. 

Metro TeenAids www.metroteenaids.org 


(202) 543-8246, Fax (202) 543-8249, Lamar Anderson, Youth Manager 

Youth (13-24 yrs) at risk or affected by HIV/AIDS. Outreach, education, advocacy, HIV testing 

and counseling and Drop-in Center (2-8pm in the summer, 3-8pm during the school year). 

Metropolitan Community Church - 474 Ridge Street, NW 20001 www.mccdc.com 

(202) 638-7373, Rev. J. Dwayne Johnson, Pastor 

Counseling for individuals, couples, family and parents of gay and lesbian persons; religious and 

advocacy activities; information and referral services. Refer to church’s website for a schedule 

of activities. 

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Project STRIPES (LAYC) www.layc-dc.org 

1419 Columbia Road, NW 20010 

(202) 319-2273, Jeffrey Williams, Program Manager 

(11-24 yrs) social outreach club for self-identifying LGBT youth. Provides safe supportive space 

for youth to engage in self-discovery and reflection. Discussion topics include coming-out, 

embracing non-traditional gender roles, coping with and challenging homophobia and engaging 

in healthy relationships. Club meets weekly at LAYC on Fridays from 4pm to 6pm. 

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gay (PFLAG) 

170114 th Street, NW 20005 www.pflagdc.org 

(202) 638-3852, Fax (202) 842-2087, Bill Briggs, Director 

Promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbians and bisexual persons, their families and 

friends through support, education and advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil 

rights. 

Pride Institute - 14400 Martin Drive, Eden Prarie, MN 55394 

1(800) 54-PRIDE, (952) 934-7554, Rick Pliszka, Director www.pride-institute.com 

Short-term, inpatient treatment facility for gay and lesbian alcoholics and addicts: aftercare 

plans; intensive day treatment program; HIV-positive and persons living with AIDS accepted; 

most insurance companies cover; self-pay scale. 

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) 

410 7 th Street, SE 20003 www.smyal.org 

(202) 546-5940, Fax (202) 544-1306, Andrew Barnet, Executive Director 

Drop-in Center: counseling; rap groups; HIV counseling and testing; art programs and special 

events for sexual minority youth (13-21 yrs) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or may be 

questioning their sexuality. 

Transgender Health Empowerment - 1414 North Capitol Street, NW 20001 

(202) 636-1646, Fax (202) 526-9162, Anthony Hall, Director 

Social services, emergency and supportive housing program for HIV positive and lesbian, gay, 

bisexual, transgender (LGBT). Drop-in Center offers health education; job search assistance; 

clothes washing facilities; case management. Temporary emergency housing for agency 

referrals. Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm. 

Housing Program - 16 Rhode Island Avenue, NE 20002 (Handicap accessible) 

Kennon Ross, House Manager, (202) 526-9160 

Co-ed, emergency placement and 6-month supportive housing. Case management; meals; 

employment counseling; housing placement assistance. Eligibility: HIV positive and LGBT, 30 

days drug free, employed or physically able to work, updated TB test. Walk-ins and agency 

referrals accepted. 

[The] Triangle Club - 2030 P Street, NW 20035 

(202) 659-8641 www.triangleclub.org 

Provides gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people with a safe and dependable 

meeting space to hold meetings in accordance with the 12 steps traditions of Alcoholics 

Anonymous. Regularly scheduled meetings for: Alcoholics Anonymous; Al-Anon/Alateen 




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Family Groups; Crystal Meth Anonymous; Debtors Anonymous; Narcotics Anonymous. 

Members may attend an unlimited number of meetings during their membership period. 

Schedule of meetings is available by calling the Triangle Club or view the website. A $10 

monthly or $100 annual membership fee is required. 

Us Helping Us - 3636 Georgia Avenue, NW 20010 

(202) 446-1100, Fax (202) 204-0806, www.ushpil.org 

Ernest Walker, Senior Manager, Diane Murphy, Contact 

HIV prevention and support services (counseling, testing, and referrals); case management; 

Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services, mental health services. Specializes is HIV education 

and risk reduction programs, including retreats and discussion groups for Black gay/bisexual 

men. Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Testing hours 10am to 6pm. 

Wanda Alston House - 804 46 th Street, NE 20019 

(202) 400-2913 ext. 201, Brian Watson, Director of Programs ext. 104 

Debbie McMillan, Counseling and Referral Service, ext. 101 

Structured (18-month) transitional living program for LGBT (17-24 yrs). Must be involved in an 

structured activity (school, employment, vocational training) and agree to abide by program rules 

and pay a percentage of income toward rent. Applicants must be interviewed by Transgender 

Health Empowerment. 

Washington Psychological Center - 5225 Wisconsin Ave NW #513 20015 www.wpcdc.com 

(202) 364-1575, Fax (202) 364-0561, Barry McCarthy, PhD. Contact 

Individual or couple sessions based on cognitive/behavior approach. Focus on intrusive thoughts, 

sexual responses and anxiety surrounding trauma. Therapy for: sexual dysfunction, transgender 

and suicide issues. Specialized treatment: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. 

Medicaid, sliding scale (lowest fee $60. per session). 

Whitman-Walker Clinic - 1701 14 th Street, NW 20005 

(202) 797-3500, Fax (202) 797-3504, (202) 939-7881 www.wwc.org 

Dr. Ray Martins, Director 

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services – (202) 939-7623 

Gay and lesbian recovery and aftercare groups. Support groups: persons with AIDS or HIV 

positive. Assessment and referral. 42- week outpatient program; sliding scale, non-working 

persons may work off fee. 

Mental Health Services for Gay and Lesbian (202) 797-3580 & (202) 939-7674 

Steve Beishecher, Program Director 

Black Lesbian Support Group - (202) 797-3593, 2 nd & 4 th Sat. (Call first) 

Gay and Lesbian Hotline - (202) 833-3234 – 7pm to11pm 

Phone support, counseling and referrals. Spanish (202) 332-2192 

Crisis Intervention Line - (202) 797-4444 

Professional Psychotherapy and Counseling - (202) 797-3518, 

Short- and long-term, individual, couples and group psychotherapy. 

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Prince Georges County Services 

XXII. PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY SERVICES 

A. Substance Abuse Treatment 

ADR (Alcohol & Drug Recovery) - 7610 Penn. Ave, Forestville, MD 20746 

4 other locations – Annapolis, 929 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 

706 North Crain Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061; 2670 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD 20601 

(Call number for each location- 800) 870-5381, Fitz Schmidt, Director 

Outpatient alcohol & drug treatment; women’s issues; relapse prevention; and anger 

management. Intake assessment $110. Evaluation w/report $150. Accepts agency referrals and 

walk-ins. Income based sliding fee. Accepts private insurance, major credit cards (no checks). 

US Parole Commission and MD Probation/Parole contract provider. 

Counseling Services, Inc. - 50 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD 20707 

(301) 725-5616, Fax (301) 725-0665, Bill Strittmatter, Director 

Outpatient drug and alcohol; individual and group counseling. Sliding-scale fee. 

Prince Georges County Health Department 

Outpatient methadone maintenance and drug free counseling to P.G. County residents. 

Maryland Medicaid or sliding scale and private insurance accepted. Three locations serving 

different regions of the county: 

CAP 

501 Hampton Park Way 


(301) 324-2872 

Intensive OutpatientWomen 

Cheverly Drug Clinic 

3003 Hospital Drive 

Cheverly, MD, 20785 

(301) 583-5920 

Methadone maintenance Co-ed 

Prince Georges County (HIDTA Impact Program) 

In-jail and Outpatient treatment and counseling ordered by PG Co, Court. 

PG Co. Department of Corrections 

13400 Dille Drive (PG Co. Jail) 


(301) 952-7340, Jackie Graham, Manager 

PG Co. County (Offender Day Reporting ) 



(301) 883-2813, Randy Howell, Manager 

Prince Georges County Jail Based Substance Abuse Program 

13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 

(301) 952-7063, Fax (301) 780-7878, Cynthia Jamison, Program Director 

28-day substance abuse treatment program in segregated unit in PG Co. Jail. 

RAP (Regional Addiction Prevention) 1949 4 th Street, NE 20002 (Main Ofc.) 

(202) 462-7500, Fax (202) 462-7507. 




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Bobby Dukes Facility (Rap, Inc) - 360 Center Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707 

(301) 953-0228, Fax (301) 641-5703, Carl Hub, Program Manager 

Annex facility, multi-service residential therapeutic community for persons with drug, alcohol 

problems; CSOSA, APRA contract provider, Medicaid. Walk-ins accepted. 

Renaissance Treatment Center - 525 Eastern Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 

(301) 925-2255, Fax (301) 925-2020, Andrea Syphax, Contact Person www.rmgrtc.org 

Assessments and evaluations; alcohol and drug abuse treatment; aftercare program; anger 

management. Maryland & DC DUI/DWI and substance abuse education contact provider. 

Sliding scale fee ($2. - $25 per hour), private insurance. 

Second Genesis - 8611 2 nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Adm. Ofc.) 

(301) 563-1545, Fax (301) 563-1546, Michael McGinnis, Executive Director 

4620 Melwood Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 

Women and Children’s Program - (301) 568-4822, Nike Hamilton, Director 

107 Circle Drive, Crownsville, MD 21032 - (Wheelchair accessible) 

(301) 621-9013 Dually Diagnosed (Co-occurring) - (Mandy Smith, Director) 

Teen Challenge (USA Headquarters) PO Box 1015, Springfield, MO 65801 R 

(800) 814-5729, (417) 862-6969, Fax (417) 862-8209, www.teenchallenge.com 

Christian based outreach and residential treatment programs for alcohol and drug-addicted 

individuals and their families; Over 100 sites throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Average 

cost is $35 per day, or $1,050 per month (alternative payments plans are considered). 

Teen Challenge - Capitol Heights, MD (301) 350-6373, Rev. Mike Zello, Director 

We Care Methadone Treatment Program 

O 

87300-1 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707 

(301) 490-7995, Tara Lehner, Contact 

Methadone treatment. Intake and first week medication $85, subsequent visits $70. 

B. Employment and Vocational Training 

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. 

6200 Baltimore Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737 (240) 737-5100 

Severely vision-impaired: rehabilitation training; typing and computer; vocational evaluations; 

job-site analysis; daily living skills; sheltered workshop; general social services. Low vision 

evaluations; leisure-time and children’s services. 

Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (office in each county) 


(301) 306-3600, Fax (301) 306-3640, Carol Hing, Administrator 

Vocational counseling; vocational and psychological evaluations; medical examinations; job 


job placement and follow-up. Walk-ins accepted. 

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Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute (Catholic Charities) 

4601 Presidents Drive, # 215 

(301) 731-4703, Fax (301) 731-6634, Ron Wilkes, Program Manager 

Employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are in recovery from 

drug/alcohol use and have significant barriers to employment (must be 30 days clean). Case 

management; random drug testing; 3 to 6 month curriculum. Other services include relapse 

prevention education, a wide array of work preparation skills training, job development; 

placement and ongoing job supports; coaching and follow-up for up to 1 year; adult education; 

occupational skills training; career exploration; vocational assessments; job development and 

placement and follow-up job site monitoring. Referrals accepted from RSA, DCPS, DDS, DORS 

(MD, see above). 

Melwood - 5606 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 

(301) 599-8000, Fax (301) 599-0180, www.melwood.com Jay Thomas, Contact 

Job training, off-site employment, community living for people with developmental disabilities. 

Individual Support Services (ISS) and Family Support Services (FSS) includes: housing 

assistance; parenting; assisting w/ medical appts, recreational and social opportunities; 

independent living training. 

Prince Georges County (MD) Summer Youth Employment 

County Administration Bldg, Rm L202, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 

(301) 952-4729, Fax (301) 952-4244 www.goprincegeorgescounty.com 

Work experience or academic enrichment opportunities paid (minimum wage). Youth 

(14–21) are screened for placement in either private or government sector jobs. Youth can also 

elect to receive paid academic enhancement at a selected PG County public school. Eligibility: 

(1) Good academic standing; (2) Between ages 14 and 21; (3) Bona fide PG County resident; (4) 

Some jobs require family of youth to meet income guidelines. Applications accepted between 

February 22 and April 16, 2010. Applications are available online in PDF at 

www.goprincegeorgescounty.com Online applications also accepted. 

C. Shelters and Transitional Housing 

Emergency Overnight Shelters (Prince Georges Co. MD) 

PG Co. Shelter Hotline (301) 864-7140, 1 (888) 731-0999 


Family Crisis 

Center. Inc. 

(301) 731-1203 


Family Emergency 

Shelter 

1520 Kanawha St. 

Adelphi, MD 20783 

(301) 431-4570 

Women 

Children 

Families 

with 

children 

under at 

18yrs 

Women in crisis and their children. 

Apartment unit living, support services, 

case management, referrals. 

Apartment unit living, support services, 

substance abuse counseling, parenting 

skills, budgeting counseling, youth/teen 

support counseling. Start-up rental 

assistance. 

Fleeing a 

violent 

situation 

Need of 

emergency 

housing and 

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PG House 

603-S Addison Rd, 

Capitol Hgts, MD 

(301) 864-7140 

Shepherd’s Cove 

1400 Doewood Ln 

near Eastern Ave & 

Kenilworth Ave NE 

(301) 322-3093 

Men 

Women 

Children 

Overnight, dinner, showers, laundry. 

(Men must leave facility daily b/w 9am 

& 5pm) 60 day maximum stay. 

Dormitory and limited single unit living. 

Case management, educational training, 

day care and meals. Six week maximum 

stay. 

Maryland ID 

Low Barrier 

Maryland ID 

D. Mental Health 

All That’s Therapeutic - 6192 Oxon Hill Road, #311, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 

(301) 567-0400, Dr. Shannon Williams, Clinic Director 

Outpatient individual counseling, group, family therapy; evaluations and assessments; 

medication maintenance. Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5pm. Agency, practitioner and self referrals 

accepted; sliding scale fees, private insurance, Medicaid. 

Essential Therapeutic Perspectives, Inc. 

8100 Professional Place, #205, Landover, MD 20785 

(301) 577-4440, Fax (301) 577-4123, Kendra Blue, Contact Person kblue2@comcast.net 

Outpatient evaluations; individual, group, family counseling, medication management; anger 

management. Therapy for behavioral, eating, emotional disorders. 

Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 5pm. Accepts MD Medicaid, Purchase of service 

agreements, self-pay. Call for intake appointment. 

Family Crisis Center, Inc. of Prince Georges County 

3601 Taylor St, Brentwood, MD 20722 

(301) 731-1203 (HOTLINE) or (301) 779-2100 (office) Melinda Miles, Director 

Individual, group and couples counseling for perpetrators & victims (adult & children) of 

domestic violence in English & Spanish, batterer’s groups; counseling for children whose 

parents are in abusive relationships; 1 st time offender diversion program ($200); teen group for 

dating violence; court companions/legal advocates; information & referral; emergency housing 

for battered women and their children; services not limited to P.G. county residents; sliding scale 

fee, CSOSA contract provider, private insurance. Spanish 

Family Service Foundation, Inc. - 5301 76 th Ave, Landover Hills, MD 20784 

(301) 459-2121 (voice), (301) 731-6141 (TTY services) 

Community Life Center - family psychiatric clinic; sexual abuse services (Individual, group 

counseling, money management); marriage and family, adolescent and child counseling. 

Community rehabilitation and residential services for deaf and chronically mentally ill patients; 

deaf and blind programs; addiction services. Sliding fee. Medicaid accepted. Mon, Thurs 9am - 

9pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm. 

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QCI Behavioral Health - 6215 Greenbelt Road, Berwyn, MD # 309 20740 

(301) 513-9442, Cheryl Dirkenson, Clinic Director 

Outpatient individual, group and family therapy; evaluations and assessments; case management; 

medication services. Mon – Fri 9am to 9pm, Sat 9am to 5pm. 

Call for intake appointment. Private insurance, self-pay, Medicaid, Medicare (MD). 

E. Medical Care 

Cheverly Health Center (PG Co. Health Dept.) 

3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785 

(301) 583-5920, (301) 322-5425, (301) 503-5940, Ellen Mcaliden, Program Chief 

Inglewood Center 

1801 McCormick Drive, 2 nd floor, Largo, MD 20774 

(301) 883-3526, (301) 883-7855 

Maternal health care and family planning for persons eligible or unable to receive medical 

assistance. Many patients are undocumented. 

Prince George’s County Hotline 1 (888) 561-4049 

Connects individuals with appropriate Health Department Services 

F. Material Assistance Multi-Service 

Ager Road United Methodist Church Pantry - 6301 Ager Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 

422-2132, Rebecca Armstrong, Contact 

Emergency food; short-term emergency housing for one family. 

9am to 11am (Thurs). Restricted to PG County residents. 

America Red Cross - PG County Chapter - 4825 Edmonston Rd Hyattsville MD 20781 (301) 

277-6103, Fax (301) 779-8020, Martha Linder www.uss.salvationarmy.org 

Residence of PG County only: Emergency food assistance, seasonal utility assistance, clothing 

when available, new shoes to students in PG County schools, spiritual counseling, furniture to 

fire victims when available, Christmas and Thanksgiving assistance. Assists with WSSC water 

bills year round when funds are available. 9am to 4pm (Mon-Fri). Appointments required; ID 

and proof of residency required. Handicap accessible. 

Belair Baptist Church - 2801 Belair Drive Bowie MD 20715 (301) 262-0578 

Food pantry open 8am to 3pm (Mon-Fri). Call first for food (non-perishables). 

Brentwood Foursquare Gospel Church - 3414 Tilden Street Brentwood, MD 20722, (301) 

864-1176, Fax (301) 779-9083, www.brentwoodfoursquare.org 

Rev. Plummer Bailor or Lorraine Bailor, Contacts 

Emergency food only. Anyone in need in Brentwood, North Brentwood, Mt. Rainier or 

Hyattsville, proof of residency required. Hours 10am to 2pm (Tues-Fri) by appointment. 




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Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund (Christian Community Presbyterian 

Church) - 3120 Belair Drive Bowie, MD 20715 

(301) 262-6765, Fax (301) 262-2177 Contact: Anyone 

3-4 day supply of canned foods and $10 gift certificate when available. Referrals required from 

other agencies. ID and proof of residency required. 

9am to 11am (Mon, Wed and Fri) Handicap accessible. 

Community Support Systems, Inc. - (St. Paul’s Episcopal Church) 

13500 Baden-Westwood Road Brandywine MD 20316 (301) 372-1491 

Catherine E. Brooks, Director www.communitysupportsystems.org 

Weekly distribution of fresh, canned food. Food Pantry Wed, Fri - 9:30am to 11am. 

Cornerstone Baptist Community Church – 3636 Dixon St. Temple Hills MD 20728 

(301) 894-7998 Fax (301) 894-58798 email: c.cbcc@verizon.net Contact Anyone 

Emergency food 10am to 2pm Tues & Fri any one in need. Call first for an appointment. 

Referrals preferred from agency or individual who can confirm need. 

Community Café - 311 68 th Place Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 

(301) 499-2319 Fax (301) 499-2915 www.cmpgc.org 

Clyde Johnson, Contact, email: answer@cmpgc.org 

Hours 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri, Hot, nutritious meals and crisis assistance. Transitional housing 

along with shelter. 

Warm Nights Shelter for PG County Residence - 7pm to 7am daily, Nov 1 st to Apr 1 st 

Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri. Shelter, evening & morning meals; mental health 

counseling; health assessment; employment screening & referral. 

Family Outreach Center of Ebenezer AME Church 

7800 Allentown Road, Ft. Washington, MD (301) 248-5000 http://ebenezerame.org/ 

Rev. Evelyn Horne Hours: Food pantry.10am to 1pm (Mon, Tues & Thurs) and 7pm to 9pm 

(Mon, Tues, & Thurs) and 11am to 1pm (Sat). 

First Baptist Church of Suitland - 5400 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20747 

(301) 735-6111, Fax (301) 735-0307 www.fbcsuitland.org 

Food Closet: Ms. Ruth Shaw, 11am to noon (Mon-Thurs); 

Clothes Closet: Ms. Ola Betts, by appointment; Computer Classes: Ms. Ginny Perry, 7:30am to 

9pm (Mon). 

Fish of Greater Laurel, Inc - 308 Gorman Avenue, Laurel, MD 20724 

(301) 262-7106, Mary Ellen Verikious, Contact 

Food pantry 11am to noon (Tues, Thurs and Sat). 

Forestville New Redeemer Baptist Church 

7808 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20744 

(301) 736-4488 Contact Mia Minor www.forestvillenewredeemer.org 

Residents in PG County south of Central Avenue food pantry hours 9am to 1pm; clothes 

distribution 10am to 2pm Sat. 

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Fort Washington Food Pantry - 9801 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 

248-4290, Contact: Anyone www.fortwashingtonfoodpantry.net 

Resident from southern third of PG Co. emergency food for 3-days once a month. 

10:00 am to noon (Sat). Must be present, ID required and proof of residency. 

The Share Food Network: Supplies packages of food monthly to hungry people, rich or poor. 

The cost of a package is $16 plus two hours of community service. 

Gethsemane United Methodist Church - 910 Addison Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 

(301) 336-1219, Ms. White, Contact 

Food pantry open 10am to 12noon Mon-Thurs. 

Groceries on Call by Top Banana - 14100 Brandywine Road Brandywine, MD 20613 

(301) 372-3663 Fax (301) 372-3662 http://topbananagrocer.org 

Jean Guiffré, Executive Director, topbananagrocer@aol.com 

Home delivered groceries to residents of PG County, Montgomery Co, Charles Co, and parts of 

DC. Minimum order $25 + delivery charge $5 to $15. Call 24 hours prior to delivery. 

Help-By-Phone - 7011 Good Luck Road New Carrollton, MD 20784 

(301) 699-9009, Contact Anyone 

Emergency food assistance which client has to pick up from various churches, also help with 

clothing, transportation, shelters and prescriptions. 

Jericho Ministries “Jericho Center of Hope”- 1010 Brightseat Rd, Landover, MD 

(301) 333-0500. Food pantry hours 4pm to 6pm (Tues & Thurs) must have ID and complete 

intake form. 

Jesus Over You Ministries, Inc - 5314 Deal Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 

(301) 567-6647 Fax (301) 567-7945, www.JesusOverYouMinistries.com 

Gloria Easter, Contact email: geaster_us@yahoo.com 

Southern PG Co. Residents emergency food, clothes, training in the following areas: GED, 

office skills, computer skills, support group for unwed young mothers, bible studies. 10am to 

3pm Mon-Fri. 

Martha’s Closet, Inc - 5601 Randolph Street, Hyattsville, MD 20784 

PG residents only emergency food and children’s clothing. 

9:15am to noon Tues & Thurs. 

Oxon Hill Food Pantry - 4915 St. Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 

(301) 899-8358 PG Co. residents only emergency food enough for 4 to 5 days 3 times during the 

year. Training in the following areas: life skills, nutrition and food reparation. 10am to 1pm 

Tues, 6pm to 8:00 pm Thurs, and 10am to 1pm every third Sat. 




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Prince Georges County Family Shelter Program 

1520 Kanawha Street, #106 Adelphi, MD 20783 

(301) 431-4570 Fax (301) 431-2262 Contact Anyone 

Hours Shelter 24/7; Office 8:30am to 9pm Mon-Thurs; 8:30am to 7pm Fri; and 11am to 7pm 

Sat, Sun. Day shelter, night shelter, emergency food, substance abuse counseling, case 

management, housing placement, transportation, workshops, tutoring, job assistance, housing 

referrals, referrals for addictions and parenting counseling. Bed capacity 88, photo ID required. 

Referrals from PG County hotline. Handicap accessible Spanish 

Emergency Financial Assistance 

Prince Georges County Maryland PG County can provide “one time” emergency assistance to 

eligible residents facing at least one of the following perils: eviction, utility cut-off, foreclosure, 

relocation after an eviction, work-related expenses that would prevent them from reporting to 

work and/or performing their jobs. Applications are available online at: www.co.pg.md.us or 

visit one of the following PG County Maryland Department of Social Services locations: 

Hyattsville Office 

6505 Belcrest Road 


(301) 209-5000 

South County Center 

4235 28 th Avenue 

Temple Hills, MD 20748 

(301) 316-7700 

Landover Office 



(301) 909-6000 

SEED Food Distribution Center - 6201 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale MD 20737 

(301) 277-6199 Fax (301) 864-5448 www.seedinc.org 

Tammia Harrison, Contact. 

Free food and hygiene products. 12pm to 3pm Mon, by appointment Wed, Fri. 

Photo ID required, birth certificate for children up to age 18, proof of income or lack of income. 

Spanish 

SHABACH! Community Service Corp www.shabachministries.org 

2101 Kent Village Drive, Landover, MD 20785 

(301) 322-9593 Fax (301) 773-6194, Erma Norris or Nell Alexander, Contacts 

Food and clothing assistance. 10am to 2pm Mon-Fri and 2 nd & 4 th Sat. 

United Communities Against Poverty, Inc http://www.ucappgc.org 

1400 Doewood Lane, Capitol Heights, MD 20731 

(301) 322-5700 Fax (301) 322-3381, Ms. Carol, Contact. 

PG Co. s residents only - Housing Department at UCAP Food Pantry provides emergency food 

up to 4 days to must call first for appointment. Assistance is available once a month. The pantry 

is host for the county SHARE program, resident can obtain full menu of groceries for $16. 

During Thanksgiving the pantry provides holiday provisions for needy families. UCAP offers 

GED classes orientation is the 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd Tuesday of every month at 8:45am. Computer 

training, adult basic education training, job readiness, resume writing, job training and 

placement. 

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Walker Mill Community Development Corporation 

6719 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 

(301) 808-4992, Fax (301) 350-5955, Pastor Vandy Kennedy, Contact 

Share Program client pays $16 and receives $55 dollars worth of groceries; NA/AA counseling 

and support 7pm to 9pm Thurs; day care (ages 2-12) center and after school program (ages 6- 

12); youth community service program 10am to 1pm Sat. Job readiness program and computer 

training. : 10am to 4pm (Mon-Fri); food pantry 10am to 2pm (Thurs). Handicap accessible. 




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Parenting 

G. Parenting 

In Prince Georges County the PG Department of Health provides pregnant residents with 

prenatal and postnatal medical coverage; arrangements for childbirth classes and family 

planning; nutrition counseling and social work services; hospital delivery; referral to the Healthy 

Start Home Visiting Program; referrals to WIC and other health services; language 

interpretations are available for non-English speakers. Services are offered regardless of ability 

to pay. Minors do not need parental consent in order to receive prenatal care. To register for 

medical coverage in PG Co., see below: 

Children and Parents Program (CAP) (PG Co. Health Dept) 

501 Hampton Park Blvd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 

(301) 324-2872, TDD (301) 883-7877, Beverly Vayhinger, Director 

Intensive day treatment 9:30am to 2:30pm for pregnant women, and women with children, who 

are using alcohol and/or drugs. Individual, group, family therapy; pregnancy, nutrition, parenting 

education; child care; transportation; lunch. 

Mon – Fri 8:30am to 4pm. Orientation on Tuesdays 9:30am. 

Maternal and Child Health (PG Co. Health Dept) 

1701 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 

(301) 883-7859, 888-561-4049, Fax (301) 883-7896 

Robert J. Cullen, Director, rjcullen@co.pg.md.us 

Counseling for adolescents, single parents, and pregnant women. Pap tests and cervical cancer 

screenings; pre- and post-natal care; arrangements for hospital delivery; contraceptive services; 

childbirth classes taught in English and Spanish. Spanish 

Pregnancy Aid Center 

4809 Greenbelt Road, College Park, MD 20740 

(301) 441-9150 Services include pregnancy testing; gynecological care; counseling; family 

planning; prenatal care. 

St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home - 4901 Eastern Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 559- 

5500, Erin McNamara, Social Services Director www.Stanns.org 

Faith House - Dana Burt, Case Manager 

Transitional housing for single mothers (18-25) with one child. Case management; job 

development and placement; parenting; stress management counseling; financial management. 

Must have HS diploma or GED and agreed to work and pay a percentage of income for rent. 

Stay up to 2 years. 

Teen Mother-Baby Program - Erin McNamara, Social Services Director 

Residential program that provides supportive services for pregnant teens (13-19) and/or young 

mothers (15-19) with one child under 2 years. Temporary cash assistance; 24-hour nursing care; 

prenatal clinic; childbirth classes; labor and delivery (Providence Hospital); postpartum followup. 

Applicants considered based on need. 

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Parenting 

H. Legal Assistance 

Community Legal Services of Prince Georges County 

P.O. Box 374, Riverdale, MD 20783 (Mailing Address) www.clspgc.org 

Clinic space in Upper Marlboro Courthouse, Upper Marlboro, MD 

(301) 864-8353, Fax (301) 864-8352, Neal T. Conway, Executive Director 

Represents low-income individuals with matters in PG Co.’s County Courts, involving: family 

law; domestic violence; small claims; landlord/tenant; special education; and elder law. 

Telephone intake: Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am - noon. 

Walk-in clinics: Upper Marlboro Court House. Mon, Wed, Fri 9am - noon. (Must sign-in 

between 9-11am) 

Community Outreach Patrol Station (COPS) 

8011 New Hampshire Avenue, Langley Park, MD 

Family Law, Mon, Wed, Fri 9am – 2pm 

6178 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD (301) 864-8353 x 13. By appt only. Spanish 

Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center www.mdcrimevictims.org 

1001 Prince George’s Blvd #750 


(301) 952-0063, (301) 952-7427, Fax (301) 952-2319 

Pauline Mandel, Director 

Crisis assistance (individual and family counseling, therapy, emergency financial support) victim 

notification; legal assistance. Case-by-case acceptance. Apply online. 




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Alphabetical Index 

ALPHABETICAL INDEX 

1 

19 th Street Baptist Church ........................................ 76 

3 

311 Citywide Call Center ...................................... 151 

6 

6 th Presbyterian Church ........................................... 76 

A 

A New Way ............................................................. 67 

A.P. Shaw Food Pantry ............................................ 82 

Abilities Network .................................................. 167 

About Face............................................................... 22 

Abused Persons Program, Montgomery County ... 129 

Academy of Hope .................................. 40, 45, 53, 55 

Access HelpLine .................................................... 111 

Access to Recovery (ATR) ................................ 20, 22 

ACOC ...................................................................... 82 

Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 

2006 ............................................................ 14, 133 

Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration 

(APRA) ............................................................... 20 

ADR (Alcohol & Drug Recovery) ......................... 199 

Adult Basic Education ............................................. 55 

Adult Education and Training Program 

UPO .................................................................... 40 

Adult Protective Services (DHS) ........................... 153 

Advocates for Justice and Education ..................... 175 

Affiliated Community Counselors ......................... 115 

Afro-American Counseling and Psychotherapy 

Institute ..................................................... 115, 129 

Ager Road United Methodist Church Pantry ......... 203 

AIDS Drug Assistance Program ............................ 142 

AIDS Healthcare Foundation ................................ 143 

Akoma Project ....................................................... 145 

Al-Anon Family Group, Alateen, Adult Children of 

Alcoholics ........................................................... 19 

Alcohol and Drug Services Fairfax County ............. 23 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) .................. 23, 126, 195 

Alexandria Community Shelter ............................... 64 

Alexandria Mental Health Center .......................... 115 

Alexandria Seaport Foundation ............................... 40 

Alexandria Substance Abuse Services ..................... 24 

All That’s Therapeutic ................................... 114, 202 

Allen Community Outreach Center (ACOC ............ 82 

Allen Community Outreach Center (ACOC) .......... 82 

Alpha Human Services .......................................... 132 

Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic ................... 180 

Ambassador Baptist Church .................................... 82 

A-MEN ............................................................ 40, 101 

America Red Cross-PG County ............................. 203 

American Rescue Workers ...................................... 87 

American University Law Clinic ................... 175, 176 

Amor House ............................................................. 77 

Anacostia Center for Psychotherapy & Counseling 

.................................................................. 115, 167 

Anacostia Community Health Clinic ..................... 137 

Anacostia Community Outreach Center UPO ......... 83 

Anacostia Community Service Center 

UPO .................................................................. 154 

Anacostia Family Apts ............................................ 66 

Anacostia Network Food Pantry .............................. 83 

Anacostia Service Center (IMA) ........................... 150 

Anacostia Watershed Society ................................ 172 

Anacostia Young People’s Club ...................... 23, 109 

Ananias, Inc ....................................................... 24, 33 

Anchor Mental Health Association ......... 24, 114, 115 

Andromeda Drug Abuse Treatment Program .......... 27 

Andromeda Hispanic Mental Health Center .. 145, 190 

Andromeda Transcultural Health .......................... 116 

Anger Management Techniques ............................ 129 

Anna Cooper House ................................................. 71 

Another Way ........................................................... 24 

Antioch Baptist Church of Deanwood ..................... 80 

Apprenticeship Program .......................................... 35 

ARC ......................................................................... 40 

Archdiocesan Legal Network ................................ 177 

Arlington Community Action ................................ 154 

Art and Drama Therapy Institute ........................... 128 

Art Enables ............................................................ 128 

Asian and Pacific Islander Partnership for Health . 190 

Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center .... 176 

Asian-American (LEAD)....................................... 165 

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) ............... 113 

Assessment and Referral Center 

APRA .................................................................. 20 

Association of Retarded Citizens DC ...................... 40 


.................................................................... 83, 154 

Augustus Institute for Forensic Services ................. 17 

Avery Road Treatment Center ................................. 24 

AYUDA ................................................. 176, 186, 188 

B 

B & W Stat Laboratory ............................................ 25 

Ballou STAY ........................................................... 56 

Baltimore Recovery Center ..................................... 25 

Barbara Chambers Children’s Center .................... 165 

Barnaby House ........................................................ 70 

Barney Senior Program ........................................... 77 

Behrend-Adas Israel Senior Fellowship .................. 73 

Bethany’s Women’s Center 

N Street Village .................................................. 74 

Bethesda Cares ...................................................... 154 

Bethlehem Baptist Church Outreach Center ............ 83 

Better Way Program .................................. 23, 25, 109 

Beulah Baptist Learning Center ............................... 53 

Bilingual Counseling Center.................................... 25


Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship ........................ 58 

Birth Certificate ....................................................... 99 

Blair Underwood Health Center ............................ 143 

Boat People S.O.S ......................................... 188, 190 

Bobby Dukes Facility 

RAP, Inc. .......................................................... 200 

Booker T. Washington ....................................... 41, 53 

Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund 204 

Bowman-Rivas Consulting, LLC ............................ 16 

Bread for the City ............ 77, 106, 137, 154, 177, 178 

Brenda V. Smith Scholarship Fund ......................... 58 

Brentwood Foursquare Gospel Church .................. 203 

Brethren Nutrition Program ..................................... 83 

Brighter Family Life Cente ...................................... 83 

Building Future ...................................................... 145 

Bureau of Community Services ............................. 155 

Burial Assistance Programs ................................... 151 

Byte Back ................................................................ 41 

C 

C. Phillip Johnson Ministries ................................... 54 

C.A.S.A. de Maryland ........................................... 190 

Call Me Mister Scholarship ..................................... 58 

Calvary Food Bank .................................................. 80 

Calvary Women’s Services.............................. 65, 145 

CAP ....................................................................... 199 

Capital Area Asset Builders................................... 152 

Capital Area Food Bank ........................................ 172 

Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition ........... 186 

Capital Community Services ................. 113, 114, 116 

Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy ........ 41 

Capitol Hill Group Ministry .................... 74, 152, 155 

Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center ............................... 163 

CARA House ......................................................... 164 

Carecen .................................................. 177, 186, 190 

Carecen .................................................................... 55 

Careco Mental Health Services ............................. 116 

Careco, Inc ............................................................. 114 

Carl Vogel Center .................................................. 143 

Carlos Rosario Charter School ................................ 41 

Carlos Rosario International .............................. 53, 55 

Carpenter’s Shelter .................................................. 64 

Casey Tree’s Summer Crew .................................... 38 

CATAADA House (Calvary’s Alternative to Alcohol 

and Drug Abuse) ................................................. 25 

Catholic Charities ................................ 41, 53, 55, 155 

Catholic Charities (DC) ......................................... 186 

CCAN .................................................................... 178 

CCHIPS ................................................................. 117 

CCNV/Federal City Shelter ..................................... 66 

CEET ................................................................. 41, 53 

Cenikor .................................................................... 25 

Center City Community Corporation .................... 155 

Center Empowerment Employment Training .... 41, 53 

Center for Child Protection and Family Support .. 129, 

167 

Center for Clinical and Forensic Services ............. 133 

Center for Employment Training 

SOME ................................................................. 42 

Center for Independent Living ............................... 157 

Center for Post Traumatic Stress Studies and 

Treatment .......................................................... 117 

Central American Resource Center ............... 177, 186 

Central Detention Facility (CDF) ............................ 92 

Central Intervention Team ....................................... 26 

Centro Catholico .................................................... 193 

Centro Tepeyac ...................................................... 191 

CET (Center for Employment Training) ................. 42 

CFSA ..................................................................... 156 

Change, Inc. ............................................... 42, 77, 155 

Charlie’s Place ......................................................... 85 

Chartered Health Alliance ............................. 103, 135 

Chesapeake House ................................................... 82 

Cheverly Drug Clinic ............................................. 199 

Cheverly Health Center ................................. 137, 203 

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church ....................... 100 

CHHI-Community Housing for Hearing Impaired 158 

Child Abuse Hotline .............................................. 156 

Child and Family Services Agency ............... 152, 156 

Children and Parents Program (CAP) .................... 208 

Children convicted as adults .................................... 92 

Children with Incarcerated Parents (CHIPS) ........... 58 

Children’s Law Center ........................................... 177 

Chinatown Service Center ..................................... 186 

Chris Cooley Scholarship ........................................ 58 

Christ House .................................... 65, 106, 138, 145 

Church of the Epiphany ........................................... 80 

Church of the Pilgrims ............................................. 85 

Circulo de Andromeda ............................................. 27 

CIT ........................................................................... 26 

Classification and Destination to a Jail/Prison Facility 

............................................................................ 90 

Clean & Sober (CCNV) ........................................... 27 

Clinical and Forensic Associates ................... 124, 133 

Coalition for the Homeless .............................. 65, 156 

Coalition for the Homeless (Employment Services 

Center) ................................................................ 42 

Cocaine Anonymous ................................................ 28 

Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Arrest ......... 14 

College Financial Aid .............................................. 57 

Columbia Heights/Shaw Collaboratives ................ 153 

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. ......... 42, 200 

Columbia Road Health Services ............ 106, 138, 191 

Columbus Community Legal Services .................. 177 

Comite Hispano de Virginia .................................. 187 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program ......... 77, 85 

Community Action Group ............................... 28, 117 

Community Based Shelter ....................................... 64 

Community Café.................................................... 204 

Community College of District of Columbia.......... 51 

Community Connections ............................... 114, 117 

Community Family Life Services .............. 66, 77, 156 




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Community for Creative Nonviolence (CCNV) ...... 66 

Community Legal Services of Prince George’s 

County....................................................... 177, 208 

Community of Hope .............................. 107, 138, 146 

Community Outreach Service ................................ 130 

Community Reentry Program 

Public Defender Service ..................................... 99 

Community Service Agencies ............................... 114 

Community Service Opportunities ........................ 172 

Community Support Systems, Inc ......................... 204 

Community Vision 

Progress Place ..................................................... 64 

Compassion Power ................................................ 129 

Comphrensive Community Health and Psychological 

Services (CCHIPS) ........................................... 117 

Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency ................ 112 

Comprehensive Treatment Center ........................... 28 

Congress Heights Service Center (IMA) ............... 150 

Congress Heights Training Center ........................... 43 

Congressional Cemetery ........................................ 173 

Consumer Action Network .................................... 117 

Consumer Credit Counseling and Education Service 

of Greater Wa ................................................... 156 

Consumer Law Resource Center ........................... 178 

Cornerstone .............................................................. 23 

Counsel for Child Abuse & Neglect (CCAN) ....... 178 

Counseling Services, Inc ....................................... 199 

Count Times (CDF/CTF) ......................................... 94 

Court Liaison (DMH) ............................................ 112 

Courthouse Release ................................................. 89 

Courtney’s House .................. 118, 130, 188, 189, 196 

COVE PREP .......................................................... 133 

Covenant Baptist Church ......................................... 84 

Covenant House ......................................... 43, 54, 156 

Mobile Outreach Support Team ........................ 156 

Mother/Child Progam ....................................... 167 

CPEP ..................................................................... 112 

Creative Connections ............................................. 122 

Credit Rating ......................................................... 162 

Crime Victims Compensation Program ................. 157 

Criminal Justice Clinic .......................................... 180 

Crisis Response System ............................................. 5 

Crossing Place ....................................................... 118 

Crossroads ............................................................... 23 

Customer Service Center (IMA) ............................ 150 

D 

D.C. Bar Legal Information HELP-LINE ............. 178 

D.C. Bar Public Service Activities Corp.-Law Firm 

Pro Bono Cli ..................................................... 178 

D.C. Central Kitchen-Training Program .................. 43 

D.C. EMERGENCY HOT LINE ............................. 61 

D.C. Employment Justice Center ........................... 178 

D.C. Jail Linkage Plus Program ............................ 118 

D.C. Law Students in Court ................................... 178 

D.C. Prisoners’ Project of the Washington Lawyers’ 

Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs . 179 

Damien Ministries ................................................. 146 

Daniel Alexander Payne Reclamation Program .... 102 

David C. Heebner, LLC ................................... 16, 132 

Day Care Voucher Program................................... 150 

Day Hospitality Center ............................................ 74 

DC Adoption ........................................................... 58 

DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence ............. 130 

DC Costco Scholarship ............................................ 58 

DC Department of Environment(and Energy) ....... 152 

DC Food Finder ..................................................... 151 

DC General Shelter .......................................... 62, 110 

DC Jail Advocacy Project ...................... 102, 118, 179 

DC Rape Crisis Center .................................. 118, 130 

DC Superior Court Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic 

.......................................................................... 112 

DC TAG .................................................................. 57 

DC Works! Career Center (Northeast) .................... 34 

DC-CAP .................................................................. 57 

DCHA ...................................................................... 71 

Deaf Reach ........................................................... 158 

Deaf Horizons ........................................................ 158 

Deafpride, Inc. ....................................................... 157 

Deaf-Reach ............................................................ 158 

Debtors Anonymous .............................................. 126 

Demeter House .................................................. 29, 31 

Department of Disability Services (DDS) ....... 43, 127 

Department of Disability Services (DDS) ............. 155 

Department of Human Services Income Maintenance 

.......................................................................... 150 

Department of Mental Health ................................ 111 

Detoxification Center for Men and Women ............ 29 

Different Avenues.................................................. 196 

Dignity Washington ............................................... 196 

Dinning Room for Women and Children ................ 87 

District of Columbia College Access Program ........ 57 

District of Columbia Housing Authority ................. 71 

Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) .. 44, 128, 

191, 200 

DOES (DC Superior Court) ..................................... 37 

Domestic Violence Treatment Program ............... 130 

Domestic Violence Intake Center .......................... 179 

Domestic Violence Intervention Program ............. 130 

Domestic Violence Program (City Human Relations 

Department) ...................................................... 131 

Dorothy Day House ................................... 62, 78, 110 

Double Trouble in Recovery Program ..... 24, 116, 121 

Double Trouble to Recover ................................... 126 

Downtown Family Center (CCS) ......................... 155 

Downtown SAM ...................................................... 44 

Drug Court ........................................................... 8, 10 

Drug Testing and Compliance Unit ........................... 8 

Dwelling Place ........................................... 61, 70, 110 

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E 

Earth Conservation Corps ........................................ 44 

East of the River Clergy-Police Community 

Partnership ........................................................ 102 

East River Collaborative ........................................ 153 

ECC ......................................................................... 44 

Economic Sercurity Administration ...................... 150 

Edgewood/Brookland Collaborative...................... 153 

Education and Employment Services ...................... 48 

N Street Village .................................................. 48 

Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Resource Center 

.......................................................................... 165 

EFFORTS ................................................................ 44 

Electronic Monitoring (CSOSA) ............................. 12 

Elizabeth Taylor .............................................. 32, 148 

Emergency Home Energy Assistance .................... 152 

Emmaus Services for the Aging .............................. 78 

Employment For Former Offenders Receiving 

Treatment Services ............................................. 44 

Employment Justice Center ................................... 178 

Equifax .................................................................. 162 

Essential Therapeutic Perspectives ................ 118, 202 

Ethiopian Community Center ........................ 187, 192 

Evans Court Monitoring ........................................ 118 

EXCEL Institute ...................................................... 45 

Experian ................................................................. 162 

External Diploma Programs .................................... 45 

F 

Fair Fund, Inc ........................................................ 189 

Fairfax County Detox .............................................. 23 

Fairview (The) ................................................... 12, 61 

Faith House 

St. Ann’s Infant & Maternity Home ................. 208 

Families Forward ............................................. 61, 110 

Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc ...... 119 

Family Crisis Center, Inc. ...................................... 201 

Family Crisis Center, Inc. of Prince George’s County 

.......................................................... 119, 131, 202 

Family Emergency Shelter 

PG Co. MD ....................................................... 201 

Family Matters of Greater Washington ......... 119, 165 

Family Outreach Center of Ebenezer AME Church 

.......................................................................... 204 

Family Place .............................. 55, 78, 131, 157, 165 

Family Preservation Services ................................ 119 

Family Service Foundation ............................ 119, 202 

Familyspace ............................................................. 67 

Far Southeast Collaborative ................................... 153 

Federal Bonding Program ........................................ 35 

Federal City – CCNV (Clinic) ............... 107, 138, 146 

Federal Prison Industries (UNICORE) 

Bonding Program ................................................ 35 

Fihankra Place ....................................................... 114 

First Baptist Church of Suitland ............................ 204 

First Helping Street Outreach .................................. 86 




Fish of Greater Laurel, Inc.................................... 204 

Foggy Bottom Food Pantry ..................................... 78 

Food and Friends ................................... 146, 157, 173 

Food Center of Ward 7 ............................................ 80 

Food Depot Program ............................................... 78 

Food for All Program .............................................. 78 

Food Stamps .......................................................... 151 

Food Stamps .......................................................... 150 

For Love of Children ............................................. 165 

Fort Davis Service Center (IMA) .......................... 150 

Fort Washington Food Pantry ................................ 205 

Foundry United Methodist Church ........................ 100 

Freddi House ................................................... 66, 131 

Freecycle................................................................ 157 

Freedom House ........................................................ 71 

Freedom Place ......................................................... 67 

Friendship Place ...................................................... 74 

Fulton House of Hope .............................................. 29 

G 

Galilee Baptist Church ............................................. 84 

Gambler’s Anonymous .......................................... 126 

Gay and Lesbian Hotline ....................................... 198 

Gender Reassignment ............................................ 195 

General Educational Development (GED) ............. 52 

General Supervision (PSA)........................................ 8 

George Washington University Hospital, Department 

of Psychiatry ..................................................... 119 

George Washington University Legal Clinic ......... 179 

Georgetown Family Center Clinic, Inc .................. 120 

Georgetown Ministry Center ..................... 62, 74, 110 

Georgetown University Criminal Justice Clinic .... 180 

Georgetown University Hospital, Department of 

Psychiatry ......................................................... 120 

Georgia Avenue/Rock Creek East ......................... 153 

Gethsemane United Methodist Church .................. 205 

Gift of Peace .................................................... 67, 146 

Golden Triangle BID ............................................... 45 

Homeless Outreach Program ............................ 119 

Goodwill of Greater Washington ............................. 87 

Grandparent Caregivers Program .......................... 152 

Grandparents on the Move..................................... 167 

Greater DC Cares................................................... 172 

Greater Washington College Information Center .... 57 

Green Door ............................................................ 114 

Green Pathway DC .................................................. 45 

Groceries on Call by Top Banana .......................... 205 

Gude Drive Shelter .................................................. 64 

H 

H Street Center (IMA) ........................................... 150 

Habitat for Humanity ............................................. 173 

Halfway Back .......................................................... 12 

Halfway Houses ....................................................... 61 

Harriet Tubman ............................................... 62, 110 

Harvest House Women’s Program .............. 29, 67, 70 

213


Head Injury Rehabilitation and Referral Service, Inc. 

............................................................................ 46 

Health Care for Homeless Veterans....... 107, 138, 170 

Health Care For Reentry Veterans Program .. 102, 170 

Health Care Network ..................................... 107, 138 

Healthy Babies Project .......................... 107, 139, 164 

Healthy Families/Thriving Communities 

Collaborative Council ....................................... 153 

Help-By-Phone .............................................. 157, 205 

Helping Hands Food Distribution Ministry ............. 79 

Hermano Pedro DC ......................................... 74, 192 

Herspace I ................................................................ 67 

High Intensity Supervision Program 

(PSA) .................................................................... 9 

HIPS ...................................................... 120, 189, 196 

HISP .......................................................................... 9 

Hispanic Committee of Virginia ............................ 187 

HIV testing sites .................................................... 143 

Homeless Outreach Services 

DMH ................................................................. 112 

Homemaker Health Aid Services, Inc. .......... 107, 139 

Homestretch ................................................... 131, 189 

Hope Raising ........................................................... 67 

Hospice of PG County, MD........................... 107, 139 

Hospice of Washington ................................. 107, 139 

House of Help/City of Hope .................................... 29 

House of Ruth .................................................. 67, 132 

Housing Counseling Services, Inc. ................ 146, 158 

Howard University Dentistry Clinic .............. 108, 139 

Howard University Hospital Outpatient Mental 

Health Clinic ..................................................... 120 

Howard University School of Law Criminal Justice 

Clinic ................................................................ 180 

HOYA Clinic ......................................... 109, 141, 144 

Huggin’ HIV/AIDS Ministry ................................. 145 

Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church ........... 81 

Human Rights First ................................................ 187 

Hutch Staffing ......................................................... 51 

I 

ICAOS ..................................................................... 11 

Ida Mae Campbell Wellness and Resource Center 121 

Immaculate Conception Church .............................. 79 

In School Program ................................................... 39 

In School Program (DOES) ..................................... 39 

Income Maintenance Administration ............. 104, 135 

Income Maintenance Administration (Learning 

Center .................................................................. 54 

Indian Head Thrift Store .......................................... 87 

Inmate financial accounts .................................. 94, 96 

Inmate Mail ............................................................. 96 

Inner City Family Services .................................... 114 

Innocents at Risk ................................................... 189 

Integrated Care Center ........................................... 103 

Interstate Commission for Adult Offender 

Supervision ......................................................... 11 

214 




Isaiah House .................................................... 75, 121 

J 

J & J Thrift Store ..................................................... 87 

Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics 

GW Law School................................................ 179 

Jail Diversion Program 

DMH ................................................................. 112 

Jeremiah House ....................................................... 71 

Jericho Center of Hope .......................................... 205 

Jesus Over You Ministries ..................................... 205 

Job Corps ................................................................. 46 

Job search online ..................................................... 37 

Jobs Have Priority ................................................... 46 

Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship ................................. 58 

Johenning Temple of Praise..................................... 84 

John L. Young Women’s Center ..................... 62, 110 

Johns Hopkins Sexual Disorder Clinic .................. 133 

Jordan House ......................................................... 121 

Joseph A. Beavers.................................................... 58 

Joseph’s House ...................................................... 147 

Jubilee Jobs .............................................................. 46 

K 

Kennedy Institute ............................................. 47, 201 

King Greenleaf Center ............................................. 34 

Kingdom City .......................................................... 29 

Kitchen Match Temporaries .................................... 51 

Korean Community Services Center ..................... 158 

Kuehner Senior Center .......................................... 173 

L 

La Clinica del Pueblo .................... 106, 138, 147, 192 

Language, ETC .................................................. 54, 55 

Latin American Youth Center ............................... 192 

Law Students in Court ........................................... 178 

LawHelp.Org/DC .................................................. 180 

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia ...... 180 

Legal Counsel for the Elderly ................................ 181 

Legal Network ....................................................... 181 

Legal visits at CDF and CTF ................................... 94 

Leveraging Education Assistance Partnership 

(LEAP) ................................................................ 57 

Life Skills Center ..................................................... 46 

Life Stride, Inc ....................................................... 114 

Lifeline Partnership, Inc. ....................................... 128 

Lighthouse Center.................................................. 125 

Lighthouse Center for Healing .............................. 132 

Literacy Volunteers of National Capital Area ......... 56 

Living Classroom .................................................... 47 

Living Wages ......................................... 45, 47, 54, 56 

Loaves & Fishes ...................................................... 85 

Loaves and Fishes .................................................. 173 

Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute ............................... 47 

Luther Place Night Shelter 

N Street Village .................................................. 67


Lutheran Church of the Reformation ....................... 81 

Lutheran Social Services. ...................................... 187 

LYJames Sentencing & Mitigation Experts ............ 17 

M 

MADD ................................................................... 126 

Madison Shelter ......................................... 62, 67, 110 

Maestro .................................................................... 56 

MaiAngel Leadership Academy .............................. 53 

Main Dinning Room ................................................ 87 

Marijuana Anonymous .......................................... 126 

Marion Barry Professional Learning Center. ........... 54 

Marshall Heights CDC ............................................ 54 

Marshall Heights Community Development ..... 47, 81 

Martha’s Closet, Inc .............................................. 205 

Martha’s Table ................................................. 85, 174 

Martha’s Table/McKenna’s Wagon....................... 158 

Mary Claire House................................................. 121 

Mary House ............................................................. 68 

Mary’s Center ........................................ 108, 114, 139 

Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center ............ 209 

Max Robinson ................................................. 32, 149 

Maya Angelou ......................................................... 31 

Mayor’s Office on African Affairs ........................ 193 

Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program ...... 37 

McClendon Center ......................................... 114, 121 

McKendree; Simms; Brookland United Methodist 

Church................................................................. 81 

McKenna’s Wagon .................................................. 86 

Meadow Green Community Center ......................... 84 

Medicaid ................................................................ 111 

Medical Assistance ................................................ 150 

Medical Care at DC Jail and CTF .......................... 93 

Melwood .......................................................... 47, 201 

Mental Health Community Court ............................ 10 

Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic ......................... 112 

Metro Access ......................................................... 127 

Metro TeenAids ............................................. 144, 196 

Metropolis Club II ................................................... 29 

Metropolitan Community Church .......................... 196 

Mike’s Thrift Store .................................................. 87 

Mil Mujeres ........................................................... 187 

Milestone Place ....................................................... 68 

Miller & Long Construction .................................... 51 

MINT ....................................................................... 95 

Miracle Hands ....................................................... 164 

Miriam’s House ............................................... 68, 147 

N Street Village .......................................... 68, 147 

Miriam’s Kitchen ............................................. 86, 184 

Mission of Love ..................................................... 174 

Mission Village Thrift ............................................. 88 

Missionaries of Charity ........................................... 67 

Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen ..................... 79 

MLK One-Stop Center ............................................ 34 

Mobile Medical Unit .............................................. 105 

Montgomery Avenue Women’s Center ................... 75 

Montgomery Co. Family Center (CCS) ................ 155 

Montgomery County Crisis Center .......................... 63 

Mothers and Infants Nurturing Together ................. 95 

Mount Carmel Baptist Church ............................... 165 

MRDDA ................................................................ 155 

Mt. Carmel House.................................................... 68 

Multicultural Services Division ............................. 193 

Multi-Door Dispute Resolution ............................. 181 

Multi-Media Training Institute ................................ 48 

My Sister’s House ................................................. 167 

My Sister’s Place ....................................... 62, 68, 110 

N 

N Street Village ....................................... 68, 108, 139 

Bethany Women's Center .................................... 74 

Education and Employment Center .................... 48 

Luther Place Night Shelter .................................. 67 

Miriam's House ........................................... 68, 147 

Wellness Center ........................................ 108, 139 

N Street Village (Education and Employment 

Services) ............................................................. 48 

N Street Village (Recovery Housing) ...................... 68 

N.W. Center for Community Mental Health ......... 132 

NAMI DC .............................................................. 121 

Narcotics Anonymous ........................................... 126 

National Alliance on Mental Illness ...................... 121 

National Center For Children and Families ........... 168 

National Center for Children and Families (CARA 

House) ............................................................... 164 

National Center For Children and Families (CARA 

House) ............................................................... 164 

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives ..... 17 

National Children’s Center .................................... 122 

National City Christian Church ............................... 79 

National Guard Youth Challenge Academy ............ 41 

National Health Law Program ............................... 181 

National Institute for the Study, Prevention and 

Treatment of Sexual Trauma ............................ 133 

National Rehabilitation Hospital ........................... 128 

Nativity Shelter .......................................... 62, 63, 110 

Neighborhood Legal Services ................................ 181 

Neighbors’ Consejo ............................... 114, 122, 193 

New Beginning ........................................................ 23 

New Beginnings ...................................................... 67 

New Course Catering ............................................... 48 

New Directions 

PSA ....................................................................... 8 

New Endeavors by Women ..................................... 69 

New Life for Girls ................................................... 30 

New Pathways 

House of Ruth ..................................................... 67 

Newcomer Community Service Center .... 56, 79, 147, 

159, 193 

Nicotine Anonymous ............................................. 126 

Northeastern Presbyterian Church Food Pantry ...... 81 

Northern Virginia Family Services ........................ 116 




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Northwest Center ............................................. 69, 166 

Northwest Pregnancy Center ......................... 108, 140 

Maternity Home ........................................ 108, 140 

Pregnancy Center ...................................... 108, 140 

Northwest Settlement House ................................... 79 

Notary Services ..................................................... 161 

Notre Dame Adult Education Center ...................... 55 

Nursing Enterprises ............................................... 147 

O 

Office of Employment Training, Department of 

Human Services .................................................. 48 

Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender 

Affairs ............................................................... 195 

Office on African Affairs....................................... 193 

Office on Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs............ 193 

Office on Disability Rights (ODR) ........................ 127 

Office on Ex-Offender Affairs ................................. 99 

Office on Latino Affairs ........................................ 193 

OIC .......................................................................... 48 

One Stop Center 

DOES Headquarters ............................................ 34 

Frank D. Reeves Center ...................................... 34 

MLK One Stop ................................................... 34 

Northeast ............................................................. 34 

Open Door ................................................. 62, 79, 110 

Opportunities Industrialization Center..................... 48 

Options Plus 

Community Connections .................................. 117 

Options Program ........................................................ 9 

OPTIONS Program................................................ 122 

ORD ......................................................................... 16 

Otis House ............................................................. 158 

OUR PLACE, D.C......................................... 159, 182 

Out of School Program ............................................ 39 

Over 60 Counseling and Employment Service ........ 49 

Overeaters Anonymous ......................................... 126 

Oxford Houses, Inc. ................................................. 69 

Oxon Hill Food Pantry .......................................... 205 

P 

P.R. Harris ............................................................... 54 

Parent Encouragement Program ............................ 169 

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gay . 197 

Parents’ Anonymous (P.A.) ................................... 168 

Parklands Community Center ........................ 159, 168 

Pastoral Counseling Centers .................................. 122 

Pathways to Housing ............................................. 123 

Personal property at CDF/CTF ................................ 94 

Petey Greene Community Center .................... 84, 159 

PG House ............................................................... 202 

Phoenix Health Center .................................. 105, 140 

Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic ....................... 31 

Planned Parenthood ....................................... 108, 140 

Polaris Project ........................................................ 189 

Police Clearances ................................................... 101 

216 




Posse Foundation ..................................................... 59 

Potomac Job Corps/Fresh Start .............................. 168 

Pregnancy Aid Center ............................................ 208 

Pregnancy and Post-Partum ............................. 28, 168 

Pregnancy, Post-Partum Women Project ................. 28 

Prepare Our Youth ................................................. 166 

Pre-Trial and Assessment Services ........................ 113 

Pretrial Services Agency............................................ 8 

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metro 

Washington ............................................... 109, 140 

Pride Institute ......................................................... 197 

Prince George’s County (MD) Summer Youth 

Employment ................................................ 49, 201 

Prince George’s County Health Department ......... 199 

Prince George’s County Hotline ............................ 203 

Prince Georges County Family Shelter Program ... 206 

Progress Place .......................................................... 75 

Progressive Life Center ................................. 123, 147 

Project Empowerment ............................................. 39 

Project STRIPES (LAYC) ..................................... 197 

PSI ......................................................................... 123 

PSLAG .................................................................. 197 

Psychiatric Center Chartered, Inc .................. 114, 123 

Psychiatric Institute of Washington ................. 22, 123 

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center 

(PRRC) ............................................................. 171 

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center 

(PRRC) (VA Hosp) ........................................... 171 

Public Defender Service 

Civil Legal Services .......................................... 182 

Mental Health Division ..................................... 183 

Parole Division ................................................. 183 

Public Defender Service for DC 

Offender Rehabilitation Division ........................ 16 

Purity Baptist Church and Urban Center ................. 81 

Q 

QCI Behavioral Health .................................. 123, 203 

Quality Trust For Individuals With Disabilities .... 124 

Queen of Peace, Missionaries of Charity ................. 69 

R 

R.A.P.P. (Reintegrating Alternatives Personal 

Program) ................................................... 103, 168 

Rachel’s Women’s Center ............................... 75, 184 

Rainbow Place ......................................................... 64 

RAP, Inc. (Regional Addiction Prevention) ............ 70 

Reentry (DOC) ........................................................ 99 

Reentry Network for Returning Citizens ............... 102 

Reentry Program (DC Jail) .................................... 102 

Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA, 

formerly DVR) ............................................ 43, 127 

Release from prison/jail ........................................... 97 

Representative Payee ............................................. 111 

Residential Assistance Discount (RAD) ................ 152 

Residential Drug Abuse Program ...................... 30, 95


Residential Substance Abuse Treatment .................. 30 

Reunified Families ................................................... 67 

Reynolds and Associates ......................................... 61 

Reynolds and Associates, Inc .................................. 12 

Ronald I. Weiner, PhD, LLC ......................... 124, 133 

RSA ................................................................. 43, 127 

RSAT ....................................................................... 30 

S 

Safer Society Foundation ....................................... 134 

Saint John’s Community Services ......................... 129 

Salvation Army Street Feeding Program ................. 86 

Salvation Army Thrift Store .................................... 87 

Samaritan Ministry 

Next Steps Program .................................... 49, 159 

Same-sex marriage ................................................ 195 

SANE ..................................................................... 132 

SARP ..................................................................... 171 

ScholarCHIPS .......................................................... 58 

Scruples Corporation ............................................. 124 

Second Genesis ................................................ 30, 200 

SED Center ................................................ 54, 56, 194 

SEED Food Distribution Center ............................ 206 

Selective Service Registration ................................. 59 

Senior Community Service Employment Program .. 37 

Sex Offender Management Program ..................... 134 

Sexaholics Anonymous ........................................ 126 

Sex-Offender Treatment Program ......................... 133 

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner ............................ 132 

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League ........... 197 

SHABACH! Community Service Corp ................. 206 

Shalom House .................................................... 70, 71 

Share Food Network .............................................. 205 

Share Program ....................................................... 207 

Shaw Community Service Center .......................... 160 

Shepherd’s Cove Homeless Shelter ............... 174, 202 

Shepherd’s Table ..................................................... 75 

Shirley’s Place ......................................................... 74 

Shura, Inc ....................................................... 124, 134 

SMYAL ......................................................... 144, 197 

SNAP ..................................................................... 151 

So Others Might Eat (SOME) ............................ 31, 87 

SOME ............................................ 31, 70, 76, 87, 184 

SOME Medical Clinic ................................... 109, 140 

SOMP .................................................................... 134 

SOTP ..................................................................... 133 

Southeast Family Center (CCS) ............................ 155 

Southeast Veterans Center ....................... 82, 109, 140 

Southeast Veterans Service Center .................. 70, 170 

Spanish Catholic Center ................................ 187, 193 

Special Education .................................................... 60 

Specialized Supervision (PSA) .................................. 9 

St. Alban’s Church Opportunity Shop, .................... 88 

St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home ........... 169, 208 

Faith House ....................................................... 208 

Teen Mother-Baby Program ............................. 208 




St. Columba’s Episcopal Church ............................. 79 

St. George’s Episcopal Church, Kwanzaa Kitchen . 80 

St. Luke’s Center ............................................. 23, 109 

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.............................. 85 

St. Martin’s House ................................................... 82 

St. Theresa of Avila ................................................. 84 

STD Clinic ............................................................. 144 

Strive DC, Inc .......................................................... 49 

Studio Downstairs.......................................... 124, 126 

Subsidized and Transitional Housing for Discharged 

Veterans .................................................... 117, 171 

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program .............. 171 

Suicide Hotline ...................................................... 126 

Suited For Change ................................................... 49 

Sullivan House ......................................................... 65 

Summer Employment for DC Youth ....................... 37 

Sunshine Thrift ........................................................ 87 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ......... 151 

SNAP ................................................................ 151 

Survivors of Homicide ........................................... 126 

T 

Tahirih Justice Center ............................ 147, 183, 188 

Taylor Street Service Center (IMA) ...................... 150 

Teen Alliance For Prepared Parenting ................... 166 

Teen Challenge ...................................................... 200 

Teen Mother Baby Program .................................. 169 

St. Ann's Infant & Maternity Home .......... 169, 208 

Temple of Praise ...................................................... 84 

The Better Way Program ......................................... 25 

Thea Bowman House ............................................... 70 

Three-Sisters ............................................................ 67 

Thrive DC ................................................................ 80 

Thrive DC (formerly Dinner Program for Homeless 

Women ................................................................ 85 

Title 16 (Children charged as adults) ....................... 15 

Toni Thomas Associates .......................................... 49 

Traffic Alcohol Program.......................................... 32 

Traffic Alcohol Programs ........................................ 32 

Transgender Health Empowerment ....................... 148 

Transition Assistance Program .............................. 100 

Transitional Employment Program .......................... 39 

Transportation for persons with disabilities ........... 127 

TransUnion ............................................................ 162 

Triangle Club ......................................................... 197 

Tuition Assistance Program Initiative for TANF .... 59 

U 

UDC (David A. Clark) School of Law 

HIV/Public Entitlements Legal Clinic .............. 146 

UDC (David A. Clarke) School of Law ................ 183 

Union Temple Baptist Church Ministries ........ 85, 145 

Unique Thrift Stores ................................................ 87 

United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. ........... 206 

United Community Ministries ............................... 160 

United Medical Center ........................................... 167 

217


United Planning Organization (UPO) .................... 160 

Universal HealthCare ............................................ 125 

Universal Healthcare Management ........................ 114 

University Legal Services .............................. 160, 183 

UPO (Mother’s Program) ...................................... 168 

Upper Cardozo Health Clinic ................................ 141 

Urban Ed .................................................................. 59 

Urgent Care Clinic (DC Court) .............................. 112 

Us Helping Us ....................................... 143, 148, 198 

US VETS ............................................................... 171 

V 

V.O.T.E.E. ............................................................... 59 

Value Village Thrift Store ................................. 87, 88 

Vanguard Services Unlimited .................................. 31 

VET Center ............................................................ 125 

Veterans Administration Narcotic and Alcoholic 

Treatment Assoc ............................................... 171 

Veterans Assistance Center ..................................... 34 

Veterans Compensated Work Therapy .................. 170 

Veterans, Health Care for Homeless...... 107, 138, 170 

Virginia Williams .................................................. 184 

Visitation (Social) at BOP Facility .......................... 95 

Visitors’ Services Center ............................... 100, 160 

Vocational Rehabilitation Services .......................... 50 

Volunteers of America ........................................... 114 

Volviendo a Vivir .................................................... 31 

Voting with a Criminal Record .............................. 101 

W 

Walker Mill Community Development Corporation 

Center .................................................. 76, 160, 207 

Walker-Jones Neighborhood Health Care ............. 141 

Wanda Alston House ..................................... 148, 198 

Ward Memorial AME Church ................................. 82 

Washington Animal Rescue League ...................... 174 

Washington Area Fuel Fund – Salvation Army ..... 160 

Washington Hospital Center ............................ 32, 114 

Washington Lawyer’s Committee For Civil Rights & 

Urban Affairs .................................................... 184 

Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project ............. 188 

Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, Inc. ... 184 

Washington Literacy Council ............................ 56, 59 

Washington Parent Group Fund ............................ 166 

Washington Parks and People ............................... 174 

Washington Psychological Center ......... 125, 134, 198 

Washington Urban League .............................. 60, 161 

We Care Methadone Treatment Program ........ 32, 200 

Weatherization Training Center 

UPO .................................................................... 50 

Welcome Home Program ...................................... 103 

Welcome Table ........................................................ 80 

Wendt Center For Loss and Healing...................... 125 

WestLink Career Institute ........................................ 50 

White Flint Recovery ............................................... 32 

Whitman-Walker Clinic .......................... 32, 148, 198 

Whitman-Walker Clinic Legal Services ................ 184 

Wider Circle .................................................. 161, 174 

Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) ............... 50 

WISE ........................................................... 50, 54, 60 

Women’s Collective .............................................. 144 

Woodley Behavior Health Care Services .............. 125 

Work Force Development Program ......................... 51 

Work Force Investment and Social Enterprise ........ 54 

Work Opportunity Tax Credit ................................. 35 

Work-Release ............................................................ 9 

Y 

Youth Advisory Council ........................................ 164 

Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) ............................. 15 

Z 

Zagami House .......................................................... 70 

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