District of Columbia NAMI

Mental Health · District of Columbia · Free

National Alliance on Mental Illness District of Columbia affiliate. Education, support, advocacy. Worth contacting for caregivers experiencing burnout, anticipatory grief, or post-caregiving depression after a loved one's death. Telehealth therapy is widely available and Medicare-covered; many seniors prefer the privacy and avoid transportation barriers. Anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines are on the Beers Criteria for older adults — ask about non-pharmacological options first. No cost to...

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Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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More Mental Health in District of Columbia

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information. 1-800-662-4357. A first stop for families noticing a senior is withdrawing social
  • NAMI HelpLine — National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline. 1-800-950-6264 or text HELPLINE to 62640. Useful for seniors after the loss of a spouse, sibli
  • Mental Health America — Free mental health screening tools and connection to local mental health resources. Built for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety,
  • Friendship Line — Institute on Aging — 24/7 emotional support line for adults 60+ and disabled adults. 1-800-971-0016. Worth contacting for caregivers experie
  • American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry — Find a geriatric psychiatrist for older adults experiencing mental health concerns. Relevant for older adults with dementia caregivers repor
  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America — ADAA — find a therapist, learn about anxiety and depression, support groups. A first stop for families noticing a senior is withdrawing soci