Mental Health America

Mental Health · District of Columbia · Free

Free mental health screening tools and connection to local mental health resources. 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. Caregiver depression is so common it has its own clinical literature; the National Caregiver Support Program funds free counseling in every state. Open at no cost to D.C. seniors and the families supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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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
  • 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
  • Crisis Text Line — Free 24/7 crisis support via text. Text HOME to 741741. Built for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, isolatio