Grievance Tools and Help

CAN is an Independent Peer Advocacy Program which assists consumers with filing formal complaints within the mental health system. If you have issues with your provider, contact CAN and allow our trained advocates to guide you through the process of finding an appropriate solution and treatment plan. If you change your mind and want to work things out another way, CAN will follow your lead. Our advocates will help every step of the way.

August Calendar – Mental Health Observances

Primary CAN Resource List

  • Click here to see a list of CAN’s core service agencies, organized by quadrant.

  • Click here to see a list of housing resources in the District of Columbia, including government housing programs, housing counseling services, housing education, affordable housing programs, and transitional housing support. Resources are listed by quadrant.

    Click here to see a list of DC shelters by quadrant.

    Click here for additional informational resources related to DC housing.

  • Ward 1 Locations

    1. The Table Church

    1459 Columbia Road N.W Washington DC 20009

    202-618-6050

    2. The Salvation Army to Sherman Ave

    3335 Sherman Ave. N.W Washington DC 20010

    202-829-0010

    3. YMCA Anthony Brown

    1325 W Street N.W Washington DC 20009

    4. Martha’s Table N.W at The May Croft

    1474 Columbia Road N.W Washington DC 20009

    202-328-6608

    5. Spanish Catholic Center

    1618 Monroe St, N.W Washington DC 20010

    202-939-2400

    6. Northwest Center

    2702 Ontario Road N.W Washington DC 20009

    202-483-2857

    7. Thrive DC

    1525 Newton Street N.W Washington DC 20010

    202-737-9311

    Ward 2

    1. Greater New Hope Baptist Church

    816 8th Street N.W Washington DC 20001

    202-842-1036

    2. Food for All

    816 8TH Street N.W Washington DC 20001

    202-842-1036

    3. National City Christian City

    5 Thomas Circle N.W Washington DC 20005

    202-232-0323

    4. First Rising Zion Baptist Church

    602 N Street N.W Washington DC 20001

    202-289-4480

    WARD 3

    1. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

    4900 Connecticut Ave N.W Washington DC 20008

    202-966-5489

    WARD 4

    1. Sixth Church Food Closet

    5413 16th Street N.W Washington DC 20011

    202-723-5377

    2. Southern Rock Baptist Church

    750 Buchanan Street N.W Washington DC 20011

    202-829-7116

    3. Capital Area Food Bank at Lasalle Backus

    501 Riggs Road N.E Washington DC 20011

    202-671-6340

    4. Emory Beacon of Light Inc.

    6100 Georgia Ave. N.W Washington DC 20011

    202-829-5732

    5. Barnard Elementary School

    430 Decatur Street N.W Washington DC 20011

    202-576-1100

    6. Powell Elementary School

    1350 Upshur Street N.W Washington DC 20011

    202-671-6270

    7. Brightwood Education Campus

    1300 Nicholson Street N.W Washington D C 20011

    202-722-5670

    Ward 5

    1. Plenty to Eat

    2315 18th Place N.E Washington DC 20018

    202-269-6623

    Ward 6

    1. We Are Family Senior Outreach Network

    474 Ridge Street N.W Washington DC 20001

    202-487-8696

    2. Bread for The City N.W Medical Center

    1525 7th Street N.W Washington DC 20001

    202-265-2400

    3. Farther McKenna Center

    19 I Street N.W Washington DC 20001

    202-842-1112

    4. The Holy Temple Church

    439 12th Street S.E Washington DC 20003

    202-547-8362

    5. New Samaritan Baptist Church

    1105 Florida Ave. N.E Washington DC 20002

    202-397-1870

    6. Seaton Elementary School

    1503 10th Street N.W Washington DC 20001

    202-673-7215

    Ward 7

    1. Love is Action Food Pantry

    500 56th Street N.E Washington DC 20019

    240-463-8035

    2. Saint Benedict the Moor

    320 21st Street N.E Washington DC 20002

    202-397-1616

    3. East Washington Heights

    2220 Branch Ave. S.E Washington DC 20020

    202-582-4811

    4. New Macedonia Baptist Church

    4115 Alabama Ave S.E Washington DC 20019

    202- 583-5555

    5. Church of the Incarnation

    880 Eastern Ave. N.E Washington DC 20019

    202- 396-0942

    6. Food and Clothing Center

    4929 Ames Street N.E Washington DC 20019

    202-398-5504

    7. DC Dream Center

    2909 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E Washington DC 20020

    202-575-3337

  • Click here for a list of pro bono legal services for consumers in the District of Columbia.

  • Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are at a disproportionate risk of developing mental health conditions due to a variety of systemic issues. To effectively address mental health issues for all, it is crucial to use an intersectional lens that highlights racial inequity and strives to promote equitable access to care. Click here for in-depth information and resources for BIPOC.

  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Plus) individuals are at a disproportionate risk of developing mental health conditions due to a variety of systemic issues. To effectively address mental health issues for all, it is crucial to use an intersectional lens that highlights inequities among sexual and gender minorities and strives to promote equitable access to care. Click here for in-depth information and resources for LGBTQIA+ people.

Additional Free Resources

  • Click here for a list of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings times throughout the week. Some meetings are virtual, and others are in-person.

  • Click here for a list of Unity Health Care clinics in the DC area, organized by quadrant. Unity Health Care, Inc. is DC’s largest nonprofit health and social services organization, serving more than 81,000 individuals and families annually.

  • Click here for a list of DC public libraries, organized by quadrant.