Behavioral Healthcare
Introduction
SOME supports adults experiencing homelessness and/or poverty in stabilizing and maintaining their mental health through several programs. SOME understands that our patients’ physical and mental health are connected. To address physical health care and mental health, SOME’s clinicians understand the connection and impact between the two and the role that behavioral health services play in helping to support a whole person approach to care. SOME’s behavioral health care services are provided through a variety of settings including our FQHC Clinic sites, community and in-home services, transitional housing programs and residential treatment programs.
Counseling Services
SOME’s therapists are there to provide additional support when life’s challenges become overwhelming. Our staff will listen without judgment and provide tools to ease suffering and find healthier ways of coping. Therapists help people cope by learning new behaviors, increasing insight into patterns, and providing a safe place to share feelings. Many individuals find that therapy helps them improve self-esteem, gain more control over emotions, improve communication, gain control over behaviors, and improve their outlook on life.
Eligibility: Clients must be at least 18 years of age and a DC resident. SOME will assist patients with obtaining an ID card if necessary.
O Street Clinic
Location: 60 O Street, NW
Contact: 202.797.8806
Open Hours: 8:00am to 12:00pm, and 1:00pm-4:30pm Mondays through Fridays
Psychiatry Hours: Mondays 8am to 4:30pm
Jordan House, Crisis Stabilization Program
Jordan House is a community alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. Jordan House offers a residential psychiatric crisis stabilization program for adults in Washington, DC. Caring staff are on-site 24 hours a day and cultivate a safe, stable, home-like environment. Counselors complete a comprehensive assessment of each incoming client and follow-up with intensive counseling to rapidly stabilize psychiatric symptoms.
Call 202.292.4491 to make a referral
Hours: 24 hours a day
Eligibility: Must be experiencing psychiatric crisis. Aged 18 or older and able to walk up stairs unassisted
Mary Claire House, Transitional Housing Program
Mary Claire is a six-month extended program for those who, upon discharge from Jordan House, would be susceptible to cycling through crisis again because of severe or persistent mental illness exacerbated by chronic homelessness. Residents have access to staff 24 hours a day and are encouraged to live with increasing independence and accountability.
Eligibility: Aged 18 or older and able to walk up a flight of stairs unassisted. Residents must have prior engagement with Jordan House services and currently experiencing homelessness.