The following is a list of basic services, hot line numbers and examples of resources to help you.  Remember that there are many other resources that are not on this brief list.  If you do not see what you need, please ask staff to assist you further. 

 

 

Moving Forward Number  One
Shelter Hotline/Hypothermia	1 (800) 535-7252
Food
Martha’s Table 2114 14th Street, NW Monday - Friday,  6:00 - 9:00 am	(202) 328-6608
SOME 71 “O” Street, NW Everyday 7:00 - 8:30 am and 11:30 am - 1:00 pm	(202) 797- 8806, ext. 2109
Thrive DC    St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1525 Newton Street, NW  Dinner: Women and Families only Monday - Saturday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Breakfast: 9:30 am Women and Men	(202) 737-9311
Miriam’s Kitchen   Western Presbyterian Church 2401 Virginia Avenue, NW, (24th & G Street, NW basement) Breakfast: Monday -  Friday 6:30 - 8:00 am, Dinner Mon. – Friday  4:45 - 5:45 pm	(202) 452-8926
Find food in your area www.dcfoodfinder.org
Other Services and Hotlines
Department of Mental Health Hotline	1 (888) 793-4357
Social Security Benefits www.ssa.gov	1 (800) 772-1213
Food Stamps 645 H Street, NE	(202) 724-5506
Interim Disability Assistance 645 H Street, NE	(202) 724-5506
Veterans Benefits www.va.gov	1(800) 827-1000
Homeless Veterans Health Care	(202) 745-8160
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)	1 (888) 793-4357 or (202) 561-7000
Domestic Violence Hotline	1 (800) 799-7233
DC Rape Crisis	(202) 333-7273
Substance Abuse/Detox	(202) 885-6510
Free cell phone:  SafeLink  www.safelinkwireless.com must be able to use a residential address	1 (800) 977-3768
Employment
Department of Employment Services (DOES) 1500 Franklin Street, NE ( and Rhode Island) or 2626 Naylor Road, SE	(202) 724-7000
Jubilee Jobs 2712 Ontario Road, NE, Assists with job search	(202) 667-8970
JHP - Jobs Have Priority 1526 Penn. Avenue, SE or  CCNV/M-F 10:00 am - 4:00 pm www.jobshavepriority.org	(202) 544-9128
Housing
DC Housing Authority 1133 North Capitol Street, NE Call (202)435-3245 to make an appointment.     Download application form at www.dchousing.org	(202) 435-3245
Housing search website:    www.dchousingsearch.org
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Catholic Charities	(202) 574-3442
Salvation Army	(202) 332-5000, (202) 561-2000
Housing Counseling Services	(202) 667-7006
Community Partnership for the Prevention of  Homelessness	(202) 479-2846
Family Shelter
Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (Family Central Intake), 920-A Rhode Island Avenue, NE 8:15 am to 4:45 pm,  Monday - Friday	(202) 526-0017
Transportation—tokens, fares (Call First) Tokens:  The following agencies may have tokens. Please call first.
Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place  4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Walk-ins begin at 8:30 am	(202) 364-1419 Toll free number 1 (800) 263-0583
Father McKenna Center/Saint Aloysius Parish 19 Eye Street, NW (near North Capitol)	(202) 842-1112
Thrive DC  Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1525 Newton Street, NW	(202) 737-9311
Reduced Bus Fare for the Disabled 600 5th Street, NE	(202) 962-1245