- Medical Services
- Mental Health Services
- Legal Services
- GLBT Community Resources
- Children Services
- Deaf Services
- Domestic Violence
- Elderly Assistance
- Offender Programs
- Police Sexual Assault Units
- RAINN- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
- Shelters
- Spanish-speaking Services
- Survivor Assistance Programs
call 202-333-RAPE
Ayuda y informacíon en Español
Male Hotline Counselors
are available within 1-2 business
days to any survivors who would
prefer to speak to a male counselor.
Adult Sexual Assault Survivors
Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Children
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer
Deaf Survivors
Male Survivors
Government Programs
Victim Witness Assistance Unit
Address
555 4th St. NW Suite 1412
Phone
(202) 514-7130
Hours
8:30am-5pm
Spanish
yes
Deaf
yes
Services
Help guide survivors through the criminal justice system. Offers short-term counseling, and referrals regarding counseling, medical, and legal services. Also assists witness who were threatened or harassed. Can give information on court proceedings and provides speakers for Community Education. Can get monetary compensation if they qualify. (also, see US Attorney’s Office)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Address
1801 L St. NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
Washington, DC 20036
Phone
(202) 419-0700
TTY
(202) 419-0702
Hours
Walk-ins: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Spanish
yes
Deaf
yes
Services
For filing charges of sexual harassment and discrimination. Must file charge within 300 days of alleged discriminatory act. EEOC performs investigation: interviews complaint, employer, and any witnesses. If probable cause of discrimination found, EEOC will call perpetrator and if he does not comply, he can be subpoenaed. Will request back pay, lost benefits and reinvestment, depending on circumstances. Covers Businesses employing 15 or more persons (Title 7). NOTE: DC employees may first need to file with the Dept. of Human Rights (202-724-1385). Persons employed by the federal government must first file within their agency.
Spanish. Deaf persons should call TTY to set up appointment with EEOC employees who know ASL.
DC Superior Court Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Program
Address
Gallery Place
616 H St. NW, Suite 612
Washington, DC 20001
616 H St. NW, Suite 612
Washington, DC 20001
Phone
(202) 879-1549
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
Spanish
yes
Services
Resolving civil disputes without filing a law suit, involving $2000 or more-including custody, child support, spousal support, visitation and/or property division. Also resolves small claims disputes ($2000 or less) such as accidents.
Use language line for Spanish callers; some Spanish-speaking staff
DC Department of Human Rights
Address
441 4th St NW, Suite 570 North
Phone
(202) 727-4559
Hours
9am-5pm; no intakes on Fridays
Spanish
yes
Services
For all types of discrimination complaints, including sexual harassment. Call to schedule intake and certify
DC Crime Victim Compensation Program
Address
515 5th St, NW, Rm 104, Washington, DC 20001
Phone
(202) 879-4216
Hours
M-F 9am-5pm
Services
Assists innocent violent crime victims with crime-related expenses: medical, funeral, loss wages, etc, when there is no other funds to cover losses. This is for crimes that occurred in D.C. only.
