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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: April 12
Please note all District services are modified due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Downtown Washington DC Public Restrooms

Clean, Safe Public Restrooms in/near Downtown Washington DC

Public Restroom	Location	*Hours*
National Portrait Gallery	8th St., NW & F St., NW	11:30 am – 7:00 pm daily
National Building Museum	401 F St., NW	10:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon-Sat. 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun.
Lafayette Square	Pennsylvania & 16^th St., NW	8:00 am – 2:00 pm daily (need to double check, note that this varies tremendously from day to day)
White House Visitors Center	1450 Pennsylvania Ave., NW	7:30 am – 4:00 pm daily
Union Station	50 Massachusetts Ave., NE	6:00 am – 11:00 pm daily
Lincoln Memorial	2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW	Open 24/7
Jefferson Memorial	701 E Basin Dr., SW	Open 24/7

Find Resources in Your Community

Search the 211 Answers, Please! database of service providers.

For inquiries regarding SNAP, TANF and Medicaid benefits, please call (202) 727-5355.

Homeless Services

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DHS oversees the provision of a wide range of homeless services to individuals and families in the District.

Veteran Supportive Housing

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The Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing Program provides housing to veterans who are DC residents, chronically homeless, eligible for VASH and considered vulnerable.