Recognizing the Silence of Mental Health – Community Dialogue & Resource Exchange
As part of Zion Baptist Church’s Breaking the Silence on Mental Health community event, we’ve created this online resource hub to provide you with tools, guides, and connections that can help you, your family, or someone you know.
This page is designed to extend the conversations from our October 4th event—equipping you with practical support for mental health and wellness.
We encourage you to explore these resources, share them with loved ones, and continue the dialogue within your community. Remember: you are not alone, and help is always available.
Recognizing the Silence of Mental Health and Wellness
Zion Baptist Church’s Health Ministry hosted a powerful day of discussion, film, and community engagement to break the stigma surrounding mental health and promote healing through faith and fellowship.
Help for Mental Illnesses – NIMH
The National Institute of Mental Health provides resources for immediate crisis help, finding treatment providers, and learning about mental disorders.
Community Resources for Adults 50+
This guide highlights Freedmen’s Medicine services, offering home-based primary care, behavioral health support, and community resources tailored for older adults in Washington, DC
District of Columbia Substance Use Disorder Services
This directory lists DC’s substance use disorder providers, with contact information, intake hours, and details for accessing treatment and recovery support
Mental Health Providers in the District of Columbia
This directory lists mental health providers across Washington, DC, with agency contact details, service locations, and key crisis hotline numbers
Mental Health Services for Children in the DMV
This guide lists major mental health programs and resources for children and families across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including hospitals, crisis lines, and community providers
Regional Mental Health Resource Guide: DC, Maryland & Virginia
This document compiles crisis hotlines, urgent care contacts, and community behavioral health services available across the DMV region
Clinical Mental Health Services – DC & Maryland
This resource lists clinical mental health providers in DC and Maryland, including Prestige Healthcare, Spring Leaf Solutions, Emerge Baltimore, and 24/7 telepsychiatry options
Flyer: Recognizing the Silence of Mental Health and Wellness
This event flyer provides details for Zion Baptist Church’s Breaking the Silence community gathering, featuring a resource exchange, open dialogue, and a screening of Tyler Perry’s film Straw.
How to Find the Right Therapist
Whether your mental health needs feel pandemic-specific or not, help is available
Mental Health First Aid – National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training program that empowers people to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
About Children’s Mental Health – CDC
The CDC provides information on childhood mental health conditions, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and resources to support children’s emotional well-being and development.
Mental Health Brochures and Fact Sheets – NIMH
The National Institute of Mental Health provides free brochures and fact sheets on mental disorders, treatments, and wellness topics, available in print and digital formats
Essential Mental Health Resources & Hotlines
This guide from Mental Health America offers crisis hotlines, screening tools, and resources to support individuals, families, and communities.
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