Crisis Text Line

Mental Health · District of Columbia · Free

Free 24/7 crisis support via text. Text HOME to 741741. Built for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, isolation, or thoughts of suicide. Senior centers often host free grief support groups facilitated by hospice-trained counselors. Anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines are on the Beers Criteria for older adults — ask about non-pharmacological options first. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.

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