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Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, October 10, 2024

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.               
 
WHAT’S OPEN ON  MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 
       
Access to Emergency Shelter                
All low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness operate year-round. The following low-barrier shelters are open 24 hours and will remain open all day on Monday, October 14. 

  • New York Avenue Men’s Shelter  

  • 801 East Men's Shelter 

  • Adams Place Shelter  

  • Emery Shelter  

  • Pat Handy Women’s Shelter  

  • Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter  

 
Individuals and families seeking access to homeless services should call the DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 at any time of the day or night.                 
 
The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center), located at 1313 New York Ave NW, provides walk-in services to guests with no appointment required. The center will be open on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 14. Center hours of operation are 9 am - 5 pm Entry will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be provided with a wristband that must be worn while in the Center. Available walk-in services throughout the week include showers, laundry, medical & mental health treatment, computer access, electronic/mobile device charging, employment counseling, harm reduction services, legal counseling, and other vital services. Case management services are also available; however, they will not be available on Monday, October 14 but will resume the following day. Full-capacity lunch services will occur from 11 am - 1 pm                 
                 
Zoe’s Doors Youth Drop-In Center for residents experiencing homelessness, located at 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, offers a safe place for youth 24 hours a day and will be open on Monday, October 14.   
       
DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): Residents in emotional or mental distress or concerned about family members or friends can call 988 anytime to talk with a trained crisis counselor for free, confidential support. The following services also are open on Monday, October 14:     
   

  • The DC Stabilization Center, located at 35 K Street NE, is a safe place for people who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs or who are experiencing a substance use disorder crisis to get the help they need. Open 24/7 to individuals 18 years and older. Walk in or bring a loved one. No cost. No insurance required.      

  • The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program known as CPEP provides 24/7 emergency psychiatric services for individuals 18 years of age and older. Walk in or bring a loved one. Located at 1905 E Street SE, Bldg. 14, or call (202) 673-9319.   No cost. No insurance required.  

  • The Community Response Team (CRT) supports adults at home or in the community whose behavior suggests mental health or substance use disorder challenges with on-the-spot assessments and referrals to treatment services 24/7. Call (202) 673-6495.      

  • The Children and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service (ChAMPS) provides emergency, on-site help to children/youth 18 years or younger facing a behavioral or mental health crisis and their families in the home or community. Call (202) 481-1440.  

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