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Links residents of the District of Columbia to answers in 140 languages on social programs, disability assistance, crisis intervention, food, shelter, financial assistance and health care. Access the 24-hours a day, seven days a week call center by dialing 211 or (202) 463-6211.
Provides links to information on treatment centers and programs by client type and special focus, including chronic pain and treatment vs. jail. Also provides information on programs for specific types of drug addictions and programs for specific age groups and gender.
Coordinates the receipt of care packages sent to Service Members hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center.
Provides emergency assistance, education programs, and community programs to Airmen and their families.
Provides a list of Army FRGs located in the District of Columbia, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.
Provides a comprehensive list of family programs, services and resources for Service Members, Veterans and family members located in the District of Columbia.
Links to District of Columbia-area Chapters of AUSA, which develop programs and activities that provide community support and serve as liaisons between the Army and local civilian communities.
This program assists individuals with brain injuries to lead productive lives through community integration, vocational exploration, employment participation and volunteerism. Download the fact sheet about the ADAPT Clubhouse. ADAPT Clubhouse offers services in Northern Virginia. Information is also available about the Westwood Clubhouse in the Fredericksburg area.
Provides resources for finding legal advice or representation, hiring or using a lawyer, and representing yourself or learning about the law.
Lists information and services available to Veterans in the District of Columbia.
Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs serving residents of the District of Columbia.
List of District of Columbia ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.
Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You can apply for benefits by completing a state application form.
Provides a full range of library and information services to all persons with disabilities living in the District of Columbia in cooperation with the Library of Congress, hospitals, institutions, homes for the aged and schools.
Provides a list of recreational travel and outdoor opportunities in the District of Columbia.
Provides links to local and national organizations and resources useful to Veterans.
Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.
Statewide point of contact to assist members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services. Download the TAA contact list to find the Transition Assistance Advisor information for the District of Columbia.
Increases quality of life and provides companionship to the residents of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan community through specially trained service dogs, hearing dogs and therapy dogs.
Help for survivors of deceased Active Duty, retired or discharged soldiers.
Provides monthly Honor Our Heroes parties, emergency air travel, Hire a Hero career nights, resume writing and other career events at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Provides coordination and support of the city's response to emergencies and disasters of all types, both natural and manmade. Includes developing plans and procedures to ensure emergency response and recovery capabilities for all emergencies and disasters, coordinating emergency resources for emergencies and disaster incidents and providing training for all emergency first responders, city employees, and the public.
Provides licensed and experienced attorneys to assist Service Members throughout the DoD/VA Disability Evaluation System (DES) Pilot process at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the National Naval Medical Center and Malcolm Grow Medical Center.
Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the District of Columbia.
Provides laptop computers on wireless networks for each family staying at Fisher Houses at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), Tripler AMC, Wilford Hall AMC, Brooke AMC, Darnell AMC, Womack AMC and Balboa Naval Medical Center.
Provides child care, laptop computers, a hospice suite, emergency financial support and other programs for wounded Service Members and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Represents more than 2,000 counties across the U.S. NACo also provides links to important contacts and resources in Washington D.C., such as voting districts and census data.
Lists family and other resources available to Guardsmen and their families, and provides contact information. For more specific information, users can select the relevant state and/or city, and choose a specific category of resource.
Works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC also provides contact information for Washington D.C. to connect you to the programs and services they offer in your community.
Information on NFFSCs in the Washington D.C. area, including MD and VA. Services for sailors and families may include family support groups, domestic abuse prevention, Ombudsman program, personal finance management, sexual assault prevention and transition assistance.
NMCRS locations in the Washington, DC area provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services, and their eligible family members and survivors.
Assists in housing modifications and provides comfort items to wounded Service Members and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Assists individuals and their community support teams in developing a quality of life financial plan, without jeopardizing a person's eligibility for government benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
TCF chapters offer help with grief resolution after the death of a child. To find your local chapter, use the Chapter Locator and select your state from the drop down menu on the page.
Provides transportation and temporary housing assistance, as well as recreational events, to injured Service Members and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center.
List of military legal assistance offices in the District of Columbia.
Information on worship schedules for a variety of religious affiliations at military bases in the Washington, DC area.
Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who served in any combat zone and to their families for military-related issues.
Provides reports, research papers and other analysis about Veterans and military statistics.
Provides assistance to wounded, ill and injured Marines, sailors attached to or supporting Marine units, and their family members throughout the phases of recovery.
