Adult Directory 2013

XX. MULTI-ETHNIC SERVICES
Residents with limited or no-English proficiency who seek services from a DC
government agency or an organization that receives federal funds can receive oral and
written translation of important meetings and documents. Translation is provided in
Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, French, and Amharic. Residents may be asked to
provide advance notice of a need to translation services. Translation is provided at no
cost.
Andromeda Transcultural Health
1400 Decatur Street, NW 20011
(202) 291-4707, Fax (202) 723-4560 www.andromedahealth.webs.com
Ricardo Galbis, MD, Director Mental health programs: Alcohol and drug counseling,
DWI program (see Substance Abuse Treatment Chapter), individual, group, and family
therapy, psychological testing. Sliding scale from $35 for some services. Psychosocial
partial day program for persons with chronic mental illnesses. 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
1629 K Street, NW #400 20006
(202) 466-7772, Fax (202) 296-0610 www.apiahf.org
Kathy KO Chin, President
Health care and social service referrals to assist Asian and Pacific Island individuals and
families with limited English speaking abilities. No direct services. Call for
appointment. Vietnamese, Tagalog
Ayuda, Inc. - 6925-B Willow Street, NW 20012 (Main Ofc)
Barbara Laur, Interim Director, Helen Sanchez, Intake and Referral Coordinator
(202) 387-4848, Fax (202) 387-0324 www.ayudainc.org
2755 Hartland Road, #100, Falls Church, VA 22413
(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. Consultations $50
per meeting. Spanish, Polish, Italian, French
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Adult Resource Directory: 2013
Community & Confinement Access Guide