2013-2015August 2012 Version

Medicare 800-MEDICARE
www.medicare.gov or 800-633-4227

Montgomery County 301-590-2819
Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program
Provides free health insurance counseling for Montgomery County
residents, age 65 and older, and for county residents who are Medi-
care beneficiaries. Call for appointment and counseling center loca-
tions.
www.medicarehelp.org

Prince George’s County 301-265-8471

Senior Health Counseling 301-265-8450
& Advocacy Program
Provides free health insurance counseling for Prince George’s coun-
ty residents, age 65 and older, and for county residents who are
Medicare beneficiaries.
www.aging.maryland.gov

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213
2100 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20237 202-653-5040
www.ssa.gov

Supplemental Security Income 800-772-1213
2100 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20237
www.ssa.gov/ssi

Tax-Aid Program 888-687-2277
Free tax assistance for seniors with low and moderate incomes. The
website lists program locations.
www.aarp.org

US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Regional Office 800-827-1000
1722 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20421
www2.va.gov/directory

Verizon Economy II Service 202-673-6750
for Senior Citizens
www22.verizon.com/about/community/dc_econ_service.html

Virginia Insurance Counseling 703-324-5851
& Assistance Program (Fairfax County)
www.vda.virginia.gov/insurance.asp

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Government

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

211 Answers Please 211 (Calling in DC)
202-463-6211 (Calling outside of DC)
Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, the DC Department
of Human Services’ question and answer helpline assists DC resi-
dents in finding social, mental health, and health services.

311 City Wide Call Center 311 (Calling in DC)
202-737-4404 (Calling outside of DC)
Available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, the DC Govern-
ment’s question and answer helpline assists DC residents in finding
information on city services.
www.dc.gov

Adult Protective Services 202-541-3950
Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, APS investigates re-
ports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of adult DC
residents.
www.dhs.dc.gov

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions 202-727-9945
www.anc.dc.gov

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton 202-225-8050
2136 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
www.norton.house.gov

DC Aging and Disabilities Resource Center 202-724-5626
1134 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Provides information and assistance to DC seniors and DC residents
with disabilities.
www.dcoa.dc.gov

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DC City Council* 202-724-8000
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004
www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us

Council Chairman: Phil Mendelson 202-724-8064

Member-At-Large: Michael Brown 202-724-8105
Member-At-Large: David Catania 202-724-7772

Member-At-Large: Vincent Orange, Sr. 202-724-8174

Ward 1: Jim Graham 202-724-8181

Ward 2: Jack Evans 202-724-8058
Ward 3: Mary Cheh 202-724-8062
Ward 4: Muriel Bowser 202-724-8052
Ward 5: Kenyan McDuffie 202-724-8028

Ward 6: Tommy Wells 202-724-8072
Ward 7: Yvette Alexander 202-724-8068
Ward 8: Marion Barry 202-724-8045
* As of September 2012

DC Department of Motor Vehicles 202-737-4404
PO Box 90120, Washington, DC 20090
www.dmv.dc.gov

DC Emergency Management Agency 202-727-6161
www.dcema.dc.gov

DC Department of Environment 202-535-2600
1200 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
www.ddoe.dc.gov

DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services 202-673-3320
1923 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 102, Washington, DC 20001
www.fems.dc.gov

DC Housing Authority 202-535-1000
1133 N. Capitol Street, NE, Suite 178, Washington, DC 20002
Administers “Section 8” public housing and housing vouchers.
www.dchousing.org

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DC Multi-Door Dispute 202-879-1120
Resolutions Program
515 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Mediation services for small claims, family disputes, and landlord-
tenant disputes.
www.dccourts.gov/internet/public/aud_mediation/main.jsf

DC Office on Aging 202-724-5622
500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Develops and carries out a comprehensive and coordinated system
of health, education, employment, and social services for the DC
residents, age 60 and older.
www.dcoa.dc.gov

DC Public Service Commission 202-626-5100
1333 H Street, NW, #200W, Washington, DC 20005
www.dcpsc.org

DC Water and Sewer Authority 202-787-2000
5000 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20032
www.dcwater.com

Low-Income Home Energy 202-673-6750
Assistance Program and Utility Discount Program
1207 Taylor Street, NW, Room 109, Washington, DC 20011
Serves residents in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
2100 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, SE, Room 404, Washington,
DC 20020
Serves residents in Wards 6, 7, and 8.
www.dcpsc.org/consumerservices/lowincome/lowincome.shtm

Mayor of the District of Columbia 202-727-6300
www.dc.gov/mayor

Metropolitan Police Department 911 (Emergency)

311 (Non-emergency)
300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
www.mpdc.dc.gov

Office of the People's Counsel 202-727-3071
1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
Provides assistance resolving consumer complaints against utility
services.
www.opc-dc.gov

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MARYLAND 240-777-0311
Montgomery County
County Information 240-777-3000
www.montgomerycountymd.gov 240-777-3000
Aging & Disability Services 240-777-4450
Adult Protective Services 240-777-2474
Energy Assistance 301-279-8000
Fire Department
Police Department 301-350-9700

Prince George’s County 301-265-8450
County Information 301-909-2228
www.princegeorgescountymd.gov 301-909-6300
Aging Services 301-583-2200
Adult Protective Services 301-352-1200
Energy Assistance
Fire Department
Police Department

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VIRGINIA 703-746-4000

Alexandria 703-746-5999
City Information 703-746-5778
www.alexandriava.gov 703-746-5902
Aging & Adult Services 703-838-4600
Adult Protective Services 703-746-1870
Energy Assistance
Fire Department
Police Department

Arlington County 703-228-3000
County Information
www.co.arlingtonva.us 703-228-1700
Agency on Aging 703-228-1700
Adult Protective Services 703-228-1350
Energy Assistance 703-228-3362
Fire Department 703-558-2222
Police Department

Fairfax County 703-324-7329
County Information
www.fairfaxcounty.gov 703-324-7948
Aging, Disability, & Caregiver Resources 703-324-7450
Adult Protective Services 703-324-7604
Energy Assistance 703-246-2126
Fire Department 703-691-2131
Police Department

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Health Information

 AGING
(See also hospitals and clinics)

George Washington University
Medical Center 202-741-2191

Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care 202-715-4263
(Senior Advantage Program)
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.gwumc.edu

Providence Hospital 202-269-7785
Department of Geriatric Medicine
1160 Varnum Street, NE, Suite 021, Washington, DC 20017
www.provhosp.org

 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
(See alzheimer’s disease and dementia care on page 27)

 ARTHRITIS 800-365-3811
Arthritis Foundation,
Metro Washington Chapter
4720 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.arthritis.org

 CANCER

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345
202-483-2600
7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770
www.cancer.org

DC Cancer Consortium 202-821-1920 (Resources)
202-585-3210 (Answers)
5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20016
www.dccancerconsortium.org

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Georgetown University Medical Center 202-444-4000
3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Lombardi Cancer Line
www.lombardi.georgetown.edu

National Cancer Institute 800-422-6237
Cancer Information Service
www.cis.nci.nih.gov

 DENTAL CARE
(See also hospitals and clinics on page 67)

Dental Referral Service 202-547-7613
of the DC Dental Association
502 C Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
www.dcdental.org

 DIABETES

American Diabetes Association 202-331-8303
1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC 20036
www.diabetes.org

 HEARING AND SPEECH
(See Hearing and Speech on page 60)

 HEART 703-248-1700

American Heart Association,
Greater Washington Region
7203 Poplar Street, Annandale, VA 22003
www.americanheart.org

 HIV/AIDS 202-745-7000
Whitman-Walker Health
1701 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.wwc.org

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 KIDNEY

National Kidney Foundation 202-244-7900

of the National Capital Area, Inc.
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20015
www.kidney.org

 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 202-296-5363
1800 M Street, NW, Suite 750 South, Washington, DC 20036
www.nationalmssociety.org

 OSTEOPOROSIS 202-223-2266
National Osteoporosis Foundation

1150 17th Street, NW, Suite. 850, Washington, DC 20036
www.nof.org

 OSTOMY 800-826-0826
United Ostomy Associations of America
PO Box 512, Northfield, MN 55056
www.uoaa.org

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Parkinson Foundation 800-327-4545

of the National Capital Region 703-287-8729
7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 208, Falls church, VA 22043
www.parkinsonfoundation.org

 STROKE

National Stroke Association 800-787-6537
9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112
www.stroke.org

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 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous 202-966-9115
4530 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 111, Washington, DC 20008
www.aa-dc.org

Seton House—Providence Hospital 202-269-7222
1053 Buchanan Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
www.provhosp.org

Suburban Hospital, 301-896-2036

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center
6001 Montrose Road, Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850
www.suburbanhospital.org

 VISION
(See vision resources on page 123)

HEARING AND SPEECH RESOURCES

Alexander Graham Bell Association 202-337-5220
for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired
3417 Volta Place, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.agbell.org

DC Regional Library - Adaptive Services 202-727-2142

202-559-5368 (Videophone)
Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 901 G Street, NW, Suite 215,
Washington, DC 20001
www.dclibrary.org/services

DC Relay Service 800-643-3769
800-643-3768 (TTY)
Telephone assistance for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Deaf Reach 202-832-6681 (voice/TTY)
3521 12th Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Referral, education, advocacy, counseling and housing.
www.deaf-reach.org

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Gallaudet University 202-651-5000
202-651-5328 (TDD)
800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
www.gallaudet.edu

Hearing Loss Association of America 301-657-2248

301-657-2249 (TTY)
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814
Information, resources, and advocacy for people with hearing loss.
www.hearingloss.org

Howard University Speech & Hearing Clinic 202-806-7690
525 Bryant Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059
Speech, language, and hearing screenings.
www.communications.howard.edu/partners/speech-hearing-
clinic.htm

Northern Virginia Resource Center 703-352-9055

for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons 703-352-9056 (TTY)
3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030
Serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax/Falls Church, Loudon, and
Manassas.
www.nvrc.org

Senior Center for the Deaf (202) 562-6860

and Hard of Hearing
896 Southern Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032
Educational and social programs for deaf and hard of hearing resi-
dents of DC – 60 and older. Transportation and lunch provided.
www.familymatters.dc.org

Speech & Hearing Center, 202-994-7360
George Washington University
2115 G Street, NW, Suite B01, Washington, DC 20052
www.gwu.edu/~sphr/center

State Commissions 202-651-5855 (Voice/TTY)
and Offices on Deafness
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet
University
www.clerccenter.gallaudet.edu

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Washington Hearing and 202-537-4010
Speech Center

Sibley Hospital
5255 Loughboro Road, Washington, DC 20016
www.sibley.org/washington_hearing_and_speech

Washington Hospital 202-877-6717

Hearing and Speech Center
110 Irving Street, NW, Suite GA-102, Washington, DC 20010
www.whcenter.org/body.cfm?.id=557-004

Home Care and Home Health Services

Home care agencies typically offer in-home assistance with personal
care (i.e., bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, etc.), homemaker
services (i.e., meal prep, errands, light housekeeping, transporta-
tion, medication reminders, etc.), and companion services. Home
health agencies typically offer Medicare-paid personal care and
skilled services (i.e., nursing, physical therapy, occupational thera-
py, etc.). Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance pay for
some of these services on a very limited basis.

 HOME CARE AND HOME HEALTH SERVICES –
COUNSELING

Iona Caregiver and 202-895-9448
Take Charge/Age Well Consultations
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona’s seasoned care managers provide custom consultations to
seniors and caregivers on a variety of needs. Commonly requested
consults include strategies for aging-in-place (including how to
make services affordable), selecting an assisted living community or
nursing home, help with powers of attorney, selecting home care,
and finding medical care.
www.iona.org
(For more information, see page 11.)

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 HOME CARE AND HOME HEALTH SERVICES – OPTIONS

 Americare In-Home Nursing 703-912-2080
4000 Albemarle Street, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016
Licensed Medicare certified home health agency. A tradition of car-
ing since 1974.
www.ameri-nurse.com

 Capital City Nurses 301-986-9129
4600 N. Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.capitalcitynurses.com
(See our ad on the back cover.)

 Care For You, Inc. 301-650-4169
817 Silver Spring Avenue, Suite 101, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Provides help with transportation, errands and chores, meal prepa-
ration, housekeeping, and laundry, among other services.
www.careforyou.us
(See our ad on this page.)

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 Family and Nursing Care 301-588-8200
962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Since 1968, your resource for in-home personal assistance. Now
also providing therapeutic massage!
www.familynursingcare.com

 Help In The Home, LLC 866-967-9994
PO Box 10405, Rockville, MD 20849
The support you need for stability and independence.
www.helpinthehomellc.com

 Home Care Assistance 202-296-2124
301-654-1525
8100 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

703-356-4333
Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of comprehensive
home care services focused on maintaining our clients’ independ-
ence and wellness.
www.homecareassistance.com
(See our ad on the inside front cover.)

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Home Care Partners 202-638-2382
1234 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Provides subsidized home-care services to low-income DC and MD
residents.
www.homecarepartners.org

 Home Instead Senior Care 301-588-9710
2439 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dedicated to consistently providing a friendly, responsive, reliable,
and personal home care experience for our clients and their fami-
lies.
www.homeinstead.com
(See our ad on page 64.)

HouseWorks 240-821-9800

866-238-8185
Home care in Greater Washington. Find out what makes us differ-
ent.
www.house-works.com

JCA Steven M. Reich 301-255-4200
Homecare Resource Center 703-425-0999
12320 Parklawn Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
www.AccessJCA.org

 Options for Senior America 301-562-3100

800-267-8466
Premium home-care services since 1989 in Washington, DC, Mary-
land, and Virginia.
www.optionscorp.com
(See our ad on page 68.)

 Potomac Home Health Care 301-896-6999

Potomac Home Support
6001 Montrose Road, Suite 301 , Rockville, MD 20852
A non-profit joint venture of Sibley Memorial Hospital and Subur-
ban Hospital, PHHC is a full service, medicare-certified home
health agency providing a comprehensive range of home care ser-
vices in Maryland and Washington, DC.
www.phhc.org

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Premier Home Care 301-984-1742
6123 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Provides subsidized home-care services to low-income DC and MD
residents.
www.premierhomecare.org

 Professional Healthcare Resources 866-243-1234
7619 Little River Turnpike, Suite 600 ∙ Annandale, VA 22003
Offering skilled nursing to therapy to personal or hospice care, we
help those recovering from recent hospitalization or illness, those
facing their final days, or those who just need some assistance with
the activities of daily life. Offices in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
www.phri.com

 Right at Home 202-269-0008
1818 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
www.rightathomedc.net

Senior Helpers of Rockville 301-590-1234
15717 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 226, Rockville, MD 20855
In-home companion and personal care.
www.seniorhelpers.com

 Senior Helpers of Silver Spring 301-592-1611
11120 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 509, Silver Spring, MD 20904
In-home companion and personal care.
www.seniorhelpers.com/silverspring

 Specialty Care Services 301-585-6300
8555 16th Street, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.specialtycareservices.com
(See our ad page 65.)

Home Modifications – Universal Design

 Glickman Design Build 301-444-4663
Award-winning specialist in aesthetically appealing universal
design/accessibility modifications for all ages; luxury renovations
and custom built homes. Certified Aging-in-Place specialist and en-
vironmental access remodeler.
www.GlickmanDesignBuild.com

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Home Moving Management Services 202-965-7477
 A New Chapter
Moving gracious living into a manageable size.
www.pdferring.com

Hospitals and Clinics 202-265-2400
202-462-4788
CLINICS
Bread for the City Dental Clinic
1525 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
www.breadforthecity.org
Clinica Del Pueblo
2831 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.lcdp.org

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Columbia Road Health Clinic 202-328-3717
1660 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.crhs.org

Hirsh Health Center 301-816-5004
1801 E. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
www.smithlifecommunities.org
(See our ad on page 84.)

Howard University Dental Clinic 202-806-0007
600 W Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059
www.dentistry.howard.edu

So Others Might Eat (SOME) 202-797-8806
60 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Medical, dental, and eye services.
www.some.org

Spanish-Catholic Center 202-939-2402
1618 Monroe Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
www.ccs-dc.org

The Unity Health Care Center 202-518-6430
& Cardozo Health Center
3020 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.unityhealthcare.org

Whitman-Walker Health 202-745-7000
1701 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.wwc.org

 HOSPITALS

George Washington University Hospital 202-715-4000
202-741-2191 (Gerontology)
900 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.gwhospital.com

George Washington University Hospital 202-741-2210
Cancer Clinic
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 2B-241, Washington, DC
20037
www.gwhospital.com

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George Washington University Hospital 202-715-4263
900 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.gwhospital.com

Georgetown University Medical Center 202-444-2000
3900 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.gumc.georgetown.edu

Holy Cross Hospital 301-754-7000
1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.holycrosshealth.org

Howard University Hospital 202-865-6100
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20060
www.huhealthcare.org

National Rehabilitation Hospital 202-877-1000
102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
www.nrhrehab.org

Providence Hospital 202-269-7000
202-269-7785 (Geriatrics)
1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017
www.provhosp.org

 Sibley Memorial Hospital 202-537-4000
5255 Loughboro Road, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.sibley.org
(See our ad on page 70.)

St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 202-562-4000

Department of Mental Health
2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032
www.dmh.dc.gov

Suburban Hospital 301-896-3100
8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.suburbanhospital.org

United Medical Center 202-574-6000

(formerly Greater Southeast Community Hospital)

1310 Southern Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032
www.united-medicalcenter.org

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center 202-745-8000

202-745-8422 (Geriatrics)
50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422
www.va.gov

Walter Reed National 301-295-4611
Military Medical Center - CapMed 800-526-7101

(Merger of Walter Reed Army Medical Center
and National Naval Medical Center)

8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20889
www.wrnmmc.capmed.mil

Washington Hospital Center 202-877-7000
110 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
www.whcenter.org

 HOSPITAL HOUSE CALL PROGRAMS
House calls programs provide primary care within a patient’s home.

Providence Hospital 202-683-4340
Medical House Call Program
1160 Varnum Street, NE, Suite 021, Washington, DC 20017
Serves seniors and adults with disabilities, who are homebound.
Limited service area.
www.provhosp.org/geriatric.htm

Washington Hospital Center 202-877-0576
Medical House Call Program
216 Michigan Avenue, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20010
Serves seniors who are homebound and who live in zip codes: 20001,
20002, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012, 20017 and 20018.
www.whcenter.org

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Housing Options

Housing options for seniors are varied and diverse. In addition to
traditional apartments and houses, specialized options – like inde-
pendent living, assisted living, nursing homes, and continuing care
– provide various on-site services that support residents through
the aging process.
Independent Living communities provide housing and services
for active and independent seniors. Services typically offered in-
clude congregate meals, on-site recreational activities, and security
services.
Assisted Living communities serve seniors who need some assis-
tance with daily living skills. In addition to housing and on-site rec-
reational activities, assisted living communities typically offer help
with personal care (i.e., bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.), house-
keeping, meal preparation, and medication assistance. Some com-
munities offer specialized services for people with Alzheimer’s and
other dementias.
Nursing Homes provide care for individuals who need skilled
nursing on a regular basis, but who do not need hospitalization. In
addition to skilled care, nursing homes typically offer most of the
services available at assisted and independent living communities,
including personal care (i.e., bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.),
housekeeping, meal preparation, medication assistance, and on-site
recreational activities. Nursing homes also typically offer social ser-
vices. Some nursing homes provide short-term rehabilitation in
addition to long-term care.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) provide
multiple levels of long term care (independent living, assisted living,
and nursing home care) all within a single community. Typically,
CCRCs require residents to sign long term contracts. Some CCRCs
also may require residents to pay entrance fees or purchase their
apartments.

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 HOUSING OPTIONS – COUNSELING

Iona Caregiver 202-895-9448
and Take Charge/Age Well Consultations
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona’s seasoned care managers provide custom consultations to
seniors and caregivers on a variety of needs. Commonly requested
consults include selecting an assisted living community or nursing
home, strategies for aging-in-place (including how to make services
affordable), help with powers of attorney, selecting home care, and
finding medical care.
www.iona.org
(For more information, see page 11.)

Guide to Retirement Living Sourcebook 800-394-9990
www.retirement-living.com

 The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey, PC 202-712-9120
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005
Protecting Elders’ rights and dignity through the civil justice sys-
tem. Licensed in Virginia, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia.
www.jeffdowney.com
(See our ad on page 93.)

 HOUSING OPTIONS - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Aged Woman's Home of Georgetown 202-333-4385
1255 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Subsidized independent living for low-income women, age 62 and
older.
www.agedwomenshome.org

Armed Forces Retirement Home 800-422-9988
202-730-3043
3700 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Continuing care.
www.afrh.gov

Carroll Manor Nursing 202-269-7804
& Rehabilitation Center
1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017
Nursing home.
www.provhosp.org

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 Chevy Chase House 202-686-5504
5420 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Independent living and assisted living.
www.chevychasehouse.com
(See our ad on page 79.)

DC Housing Authority 202-535-1706
1133 N. Capitol Street, NE, Suite 178, Washington, DC 20002
Administers “Section 8” public housing and housing vouchers.
www.dchousing.org

 Forest Side 202-696-1923
2701 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015
A Methodist Home of DC community providing assisted living for
individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
www.forestsidedc.org

Friendship Terrace
(see listing at Seabury at Friendship Terrace, page 78)

 The Georgetown Retirement Residence 202-338-6111
2512 Q Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Independent living and assisted living.
www.thegeorgetown.com
(See our ad on page 79.)

Golden Rule Apartments 202-842-1580
901 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Subsidized independent living.

Golden Rule Plaza 202-962-0055
1050 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Subsidized independent living.

 Grand Oaks 202-349-3400
5901 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Assisted living, Alzheimer's care.
www.sibley.org
(See our ad page 70.)

 Ingleside at Rock Creek 202-363-8310
3050 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Continuing care.
www.ircdc.org

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Jeanne Jugan Residence 202-269-1831
(Little Sisters of the Poor)
4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017
Independent living and nursing home.

Knollwood/Army Distaff Foundation 800-541-4255
202-541-0149
6200 Oregon Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Continuing care and Alzheimer's care for retired military officers
and their spouses.
www.armydistaff.org

Lisner-Louise-Dickinson-Hurt Home 202-966-6667
5425 Western Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Subsidized assisted living and nursing home.
www.lldhhome.org

 Methodist Home 202-966-7623

of the District of Columbia
4901 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Continuing care and Alzheimer’s care.
www.methodisthomeofdc.org
(See our ad on page 80.)

North Capitol at Plymouth 202-541-1222
5233 N. Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011
Subsidized independent living.
www.rhf.org

 The Residences at Thomas Circle 202-628-3844
1330 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Continuing care and Alzheimer’s care.
www.thomascircle.com
(See our ad page 85.)

Sarah's Circle 202-332-1400
2551 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Subsidized independent living.
www.sarahs-circle.org

St. Mary's Court 202-223-5712
725 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Subsidized independent living.
www.stmaryscourt.org

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 Seabury at Friendship Terrace (202) 244-7400
4201 Butterworth Place, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Independent living; some subsidized units
www.FriendshipTerrace.com

Seabury At-Home First (202) 635-9384 ext. 107

(formerly Christian Community Group Homes)

2501 18th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017
Supportive, family-style homes for low-income older adults.
www.homefirstdc.org

 Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue 202-966-8020
5111 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s care.
www.SunriseConnecticutAve.com

Victory Heights 202-939-1431
1169 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
Subsidized independent living.
www.victoryhousing.org

Victory Square Senior Apartments 202-388-3288
600 Barnes Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019
Brand new, affordable apartments for 55+. A Victory Housing Inc.
community, an affiliate of the Archdiocese of Washington.
www.victorysquareapartments.com

Vida Senior Residence 202-722-2838
1330 Missouri Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Subsidized/income eligible independent living.
www.vidaseniorcenters.org

 The Washington Home 202-966-3720
3720 Upton Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Nursing home and Alzheimer's care.
www.thewashingtonhome.org
(See our ad on page 83.)

Washington Center for Aging Services 202-541-6200
2601 18th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018
Nursing home.

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 HOUSING OPTIONS – MARYLAND

Asbury Methodist Village 800-327-2879
201 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-216-4100
Continuing care and Alzheimer's care.
www.asbury.org

 Atrium Assisted Living 240-793-6052
Licensed, private homes (with maximum 8 residents each); assist-
ed living; meals and snacks; and fitness activities.
www.atriumassistedliving.com

Bauer Park Apartments 301-460-4545
14635 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853
Independent living.
www.hocmc.org/Housing/for-our-customers.aspx

B'nai B'rith Homecrest House 301-598-4000
14510 Homecrest Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Independent living and assisted living.
www.homecresthouse.org

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Brooke Grove Retirement Village 301-924-2811
18100 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Continuing care and Alzheimer's care.
www.bgf.org

 Five Star Premier Residences 301-907-8895
8100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.FiveStarPremier-ChevyChase.com
(See our ad on page 77.)

Forest Oak Towers 301-258-1040
101 Odendhal Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Independent Living.
www.hocmc.org/for-our-customers.aspx

Friends House Retirement Community 301-924-5100
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Continuing care and Alzheimer's care.
www.friendshouse.com

Hampshire Village 301-924-6565
3210 Norbeck Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Subsidized independent living.
www.humphreymanagement.com/tabid/95/Default.aspx

 Hebrew Home of Greater Washington 301-770-8476
6121 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Nursing home and Alzheimer's care.
www.hebrewhome.org
(See our ad on page 84.)

Holy Cross Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 301-388-1400
3415 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866
Nursing home.
www.holycrosshealth.org

 Kensington Park Retirement Community 301-946-7700
3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD 20895
Independent living, Assisted living, and Memory care.
www.kensingtonretirement.com

Landow House 301-816-5050
1799 E. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Assisted living.
www.landowhouse.org
(See our ad on page 84.)

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The Oaks at Four Corners 301-681-6632
321 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Independent living.
www.hocmc.org/for-our-customers.aspx

 Revitz House 301-881-7400
6111 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Subsidized independent living.
www.revitzhouse.org
(See our ad on page 84.)

 Ring House 301-816-5012
1801 E. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Independent living.
www.ringhouse.org
(See our ad on page 84.)

Rockville Nursing Home 301-279-9000
303 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD 20850
www.rockvillenursinghome.org

 Seabury at Springvale Terrace 301-587-0190
8505 Springvale Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Independent living and assisted living.
www.springvaleterrace.org
(See our ad on page 82.)

 Springhouse of Westwood 301-657-9111
5101 Ridgefield, Bethesda, MD 20816
Assisted living and respite care.
www.springhouse-al.com
(See our ad on page 86.)

Town Center Apartments 301-424-5450
90 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Independent living.
www.hocmc.org/for-our-customers.aspx

Victory Housing 301-493-6000
114 Rockville Pike, Suite 505, Rockville, MD 20852
Subsidized independent and assisted living. Communities in Mont-
gomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary’s Counties, Maryland.
www.victoryhousing.org

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Victory Woods 301-866-9191
22611 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Offering the ease and enjoyment of apartment living for older
adults.
www.habitatamerica.com

The Village of Rockville 301-424-9560
(formerly National Lutheran Home & Village)
9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Independent living, nursing home, and Alzheimer's care.
www.nlha.com

 HOUSING OPTIONS – VIRGINIA

Contact Area Agencies on Aging for senior housing infor-
mation. See page 111 under Senior Service Agencies - Vir-
ginia.

See also:

Guide to Retirement Living Sourcebook 800-394-9990

1919 Gallows Road, Suite 200, Vienna, VA 22182 703-992-1100

www.retirement-living.com

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Legal Assistance

Legal Counsel for the Elderly 202-895-9448
Self-Help Office at Iona
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Through a partnership with Legal Counsel for the Elderly, free
weekly legal counsel is offered to DC older adults.
www.iona.org

Archdiocesan Legal Network 202-628-4263

of Catholic Charities
924 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Subsidized legal aid to low-income DC and Maryland residents.
www.catholiccharitiesdc.org

Ayuda Incorporated 202-387-4848
1707 Kalorama Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Multi-lingual legal assistance to DC residents. Languages spoken:
English, Spanish, French, and Polish.
www.ayudainc.org

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Bread for the City Legal Clinic 202-265-2400
(NW)

(SE) 202-561-8587

1525 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
1640 Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, DC 20002
Subsidized legal aid for low-income DC residents.
www.breadforthecity.org/legal

Catholic University for America 202-319-6788

Columbus Community Legal Services
3602 John McCormick Road, NE, Washington, DC 20064
Subsidized legal aid for low-income DC residents.
www.law.cua.edu

DC Bar Pro Bono Program Advice & Referral Clinic
1525 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
1640 Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, DC 20002
Subsidized legal aid provided at two walk-in clinics every second
Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
www.dcbar.org/for_the_public/programs_and_services/advice.cfm

DC Bar Legal Information Help Line 202-626-3499
Recorded messages on more than 30 topics, including family law,
public benefits, and housing. Information on free legal services
also provided.

DC Multi-Door Dispute Resolutions Division202-879-1549
Washington, DC Superior Court
515 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
www.dcra.dc.gov/DC

DC Office of Notary Commissions 202-727-3117
and Authentications
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 810 S, Washington, DC 20001
Authenticates notarized documents and certifies individuals as
notaries. Website has search tool to find a notary public.
www.os.dc.gov/service/notary-and-authentication-services

The Elder & Disability Law Center 202-452-0000
Offices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Email: [email protected]
(See our ad on page 90.)

 The Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm, P.C. 703-243-3200
2200 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1201, Arlington, VA 22201
www.lifecareplanningforseniors.com
(See our ad page 94.)

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George Washington University 202-994-7463
Community Legal Clinics
2000 G Street, NW, Suite B04, Washington, DC 20052
Subsidized legal aid for low-income DC residents.
www.law.gwu.edu/academics/EL/clinics

George Washington University 202-994-7260
Consumer Mediation Clinic
2000 G Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20052
www.law.gwu.edu/academics/EL/clinics

Health Insurance Counseling Project (HICP) 202-739-0668
2136 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Provides free health insurance counseling for DC residents, age 65
and older, and for DC residents who are Medicare beneficiaries. An
HICP attorney visits Iona once a month. For more information on
HICP at Iona, call 202-895-9448.
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Howard University School of Law 202-806-8082
Clinical Law Center
2900 Van Ness Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Subsidized legal aid for low-income DC residents.
www.law.howard.edu

 Morris Klein 301-652-4462
4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 601N, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.morrisklein.com
(See our ad on page 90.)

 The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey, PC 202-712-9120
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005
Protecting Elders’ rights and dignity through the civil justice sys-
tem. Licensed in Virginia, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia.
www.jeffdowney.com
(See our ad on page 93.)

The Legal Aid Society 202-628-1161
of the District of Columbia
1331 H. Street, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005
Subsidized legal aid for low-income DC seniors.
www.legalaiddc.org

Legal Counsel for the Elderly 202-434-2120
601 E Street, NW, Building A, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20049
Subsidized legal aid to low-income DC residents, age 60 and old-
er. Legal referrals also provided to seniors who do not meet resi-
dency or income restrictions.
www.aarp.org/aarp/lce

Legal Information Helpline 202-626-3499
Phone helpline and web site provides information about civil legal
matters and help finding legal aid assistance in DC
www.lawhelp.org/dc

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs 202-232-2275
Long term care ombudsmen investigate complaints against nurs-
ing homes and other long-term care facilities. (See advocacy.)
www.ltcombudsman.org

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National Veterans Legal Services Program 202-265-8305
2001 S Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20009
Education, advocacy, and litigation for veterans regarding veteran
benefit claims.
www.nvlsp.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Program 202-269-5100
680 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Subsidized legal aid for low-income DC residents.
www.nlsp.org

Pension Rights Center 202-296-3776
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 206, Washington, DC 20036
Free legal aid on pension issues.
www.pensionrights.org

 The Speier Law Firm, LLC 301-468-5657
11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 112, Rockville, MD 20852
Elder law and estate planning.
www.speierlaw.com

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law 202-274-5120
Housing/Consumer Law Clinic
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Building 39, 2nd Floor, Washing-
ton, DC 20009
Subsidized legal aid to low-income DC residents.
www.law.udc.edu/?page=housingclinic

University Legal Services Housing 202-547-4747
220 Eye Street, NE, Suite 130, Washington, DC 20002
Legal aid for people with disabilities.
www.uls-dc.org

Washington Lawyers' Committee 202-319-1000

for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs
11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Legal aid on discrimination issues.
www.washlaw.org

Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless 202-328-5500
1200 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Legal aid for persons who are homeless.
www.legalclinic.org

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Whitman-Walker Legal Services 202-745-7000
1701 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Legal aid for people living with HIV/AIDS and members of the
LGBT community.
www.wwc.org

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
(LGBT) Resources

Asians and Friends 202-387-ASIA
or 202-387-2742
PO Box 18974, Washington, DC 20036
Provides Gay Asians and non-Asians social, cultural, and education-
al activities.
www.afwashington.net

Burgundy Crescent Volunteers
A social group of LGBT volunteers who assist gay and gay-friendly
organizations in the Washington, DC, area.
www.burgundycrescent.org

The DC Center 202-682-2245
for the LGBT Community
1318 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.thedccenter.org

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance
www.glaa.org

The Lambda Center 202-965-8434
4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Mental health and addiction treatment for LGBT adults. Partner-
ship of Whitman Walker Health and the Psychiatric Institute of
Washington.
www.thelambdacenter.com

Lambda Legal 212-809-8585
National headquarters (includes Washington, DC region)
120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10005
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full
recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bi-sexuals,
transgender people, and those with HIV through litigation, educa-
tion, and public policy work.
www.lambdalegal.org

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LGBT Counseling
LGBT mental health professionals in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
meet needs of the LGBT community and provide services and refer-
rals for individual and group therapy.
www.lgbtc.com

LGBT Alzheimer Support Group 410-561-9099
Sponsored by the Alzheimer Association for LGBT persons caring
for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Meets in
Timonium, Maryland.

The Mautner Project 202-332-5536
1300 19th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036
National lesbian health organization providing direct services, sup-
port groups, and advocacy for lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgendered
women with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
www.mautnerproject.org

Mayor’s Office of GLBT Affairs 202-727-9493
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Provides constituent services and information to the LGBT commu-
nity through community outreach, public education activities, and
advises the Mayor on the needs of LGBT residents of DC.
www.glbt.dc.gov

Metropolitan Police Department On Call: 202-506-0714
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit Office: 202-727-5427

PALS 202-332-5536

(People Advocating for LGBT Seniors)
Program connecting volunteers with LGBT elders – 55 and older,
living at home or in assisted living or nursing facilities. Sponsored
by the Mautner Project and Whitman-Walker Health.

Prime Timers of Washington, DC 703-671-2454
301 S. Manchester Street, #601, Falls Church, VA 22044
Social membership organization for older gay and bi-sexual men.
www.primetimers.dc.org

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SAGE Metro DC 202-682-2245
(Senior Action in a Gay Environment)
The DC Center for the LGBT Community
1318 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Volunteers provide support and advocacy for the aging LGBT popu-
lation of the metro DC region.

Senior Health Resources, Washington, DC 202-388-7900
Assistance for the LGBT aging community.

Whitman-Walker Health 202-745-7000
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center
1701 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Max Robinson Center
2301 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Social, psychological, and HIV/AIDS services for the LGBT
community.
www.whitman-walker.org

Mental Health and Counseling Services

Iona Counseling 202-895-9448
and Psychotherapy Services
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
The aging process can bring emotional challenges to seniors and
caregivers alike. Our licensed therapists help individuals and
groups heal from, and overcome, these emotional hurdles. Iona
provides individual and couples counseling, as well as support
groups on a variety of topics including depression, Alzheimer’s,
chronic illness, and caregiving.
www.iona.org
(For more information, see page 12.)

The Center for Mental Health Outreach 202-687-0949
Georgetown University Hospital
Kober-Cogan Building, 5th Floor
3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment.
www.georgetownuniversity.org

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Clinica Del Pueblo 202-462-4788
2831 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Bi-lingual psychiatric evaluations and counseling. Languages spo-
ken: English and Spanish.
www.lcdp.org

Community Connections 888-793-4357 (New Clients)
202-546-1512
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 201, Washington, DC 20003
This core service agency, of the DC Department of Mental Health,
provides psychiatric evaluations, counseling, care management, and
other mental health services. New clients must first call the DC Ac-
cess Helpline to request an appointment.
www.ccdcl.org

DC Department of Mental Health 888-793-4357 (Helpline)
202-673-7440

609 H Street, NE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Crisis intervention, information and referrals, and intakes for core
service agencies.
www.dmh.dc.gov

Eugene Meyer III Treatment Center 202-237-2700
Washington School of Psychiatry
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Psychiatric evaluations, counseling, and other mental health ser-
vices.
www.wspdc.org

George Washington University 202-994-8860
Counseling Services Center (CCSC)
The Graduate School of Education and Human Development
2134 G Street, NW, Suite B11, Washington, DC 20052
Subsidized counseling from supervised graduate student interns.
www.gsehd.gwu.edu

Green Door 888-793-4357 (New Clients)
1221 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 202-464-9200
This core service agency, of the DC Department of Mental Health,
provides psychiatric evaluations, counseling, care management, and
other mental health services. New clients must first call the DC Ac-
cess Helpline to request an appointment.
www.greendoor.org

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