District of Columbia
Learn more about suicide and prevention efforts in District of Columbia, including a list of laws enacted in AFSP's top priority areas. Updated: February 2024.
District of Columbia suicide prevention plans and initiatives
The D.C. Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is home to the Access HelpLine center, which is a member of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network. The 24/7 line is staffed by behavioral health professionals and offers mobile crisis team services.
District of Columbia laws
Key:
Crisis lines and 988 implementation
Mental health parity
K – 12 school suicide prevention
Health professional training in suicide assessment, treatment and management
Conversion therapy bans
University and college campus suicide prevention
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