National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 988
Georgetown University Library
Questions? Please ask us.
Share Your Story
- In Real Time: Collecting Current Events (DCThe DC Historical Society is collecting personal accounts of the pandemic crisis.
- Archive This Moment DC (DC Public Library)Share experiences on the DC Public Library site.
- Collecting in Quarantine (Maryland Historical Society)Share personal stories on the Maryland Historical Society site.
- Quaranzine (Arlington Public Library)Weekly collection of personal experiences and expression.
- Corona Chronicles (Chevy Chase Historical Society)Documents the experiences of Chevy Chase residents.
- Pandemic Journaling ProjectSponsored by the University of Connecticut, this project is designed as a way to document personal experiences of the crisis.
Warmline- for help
What would you do if you were not in a crisis? You may not feel suicidal and therefore feel that you don’t need the hotline. Warmlines are staffed by trained, certified peer specialists who understand what it’s like to struggle with mental health issues.
Non-Georgetown Resources:
-- Warmline Directory (US)
-- Call or Text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (English and Spanish)
-- Text “HOME” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741
-- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA’s) National Helpline & FAQ
-- Psych Central: What Is a Mental Health Crisis: Signs, Causes, and How to Get Help
-- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): About Mental Illness: Warning Signs and Symptoms, Where to Get Help
-- American Psychological Association (APA): How to Help in an Emotional Crisis
-- International Association for Suicide Prevention
Read more about Warmlines
Help is available. People are waiting to help you or someone you know who may need help.
Georgetown University Resources and Information
- Georgetown University Human ResourcesProvides information on COVID-19 Paid Time Off, Telework Guidelines, Telework Best Practices, and Managing Remote Workers.
COVID-19 Resources: DC, Maryland, & Virginia Governments and Organizations
Compiled by Gwendolyn Reece, American University Library:
Each of the governments has a main page with more detailed information:
DC Government COVID-19 Information and Services
State of Maryland, Maryland Unites - COVID-19
Montgomery County, Maryland COVID-19 Information and Services
Prince George's County, Maryland
State of Virginia Commonhelp - COVID-19 page
Arlington County, Virginia COVID-19 Website
Fairfax County, Virginia COVID-19 Website
City of Alexandria, Virginia COVID-19 Website
Information by Topic
- Domestic Violence - If you need help and are unable to speak freely, text LOVEIS to 22522 . You may also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or click here to visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline
- COVID-19 testing
- List of Disinfectants that are effective against COVID-19 - from the EPA
- Health Information - from Reliable Sources
- CDC: Center for Disease Control: Please note the sections on what to do if you think you are sick and getting your household ready
- World Health Organization
- Unemployment
- Health Assistance
- Washington DC Financial Assistance Coverage - for those who are not covered by Medicare nor by an employer
- State of Maryland Health Connection - special enrollment period
- State of Virginia Commonhelp
- Mental Health
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - call 1-800-273-8255
- Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Outbreak from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- SafeSpace from Vibrant - Includes interactive coping tools
- CDC: Taking Care of your Emotional Health
- Food
- Capital Area Food Bank COVID-19 specifics
- Meal locations for DC Students
- DC Meal locations for Seniors
- Arlington County Food Resources
- Fairfax County Food Resources
- City of Alexandria Food Resources
- Maryland Foodbank
- Meals on Wheels Maryland - COVID-19 response
- State of Maryland Free and Reduced Meal distribution centers for students
- Housing Assistance
- If you are renting and can't pay your rent or all of your rent, first talk to your landlord.
- If you can't pay your mortgage, first talk to your bank
- Washington, DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- State of Maryland Rental Assistance
- State of Virginia Rental Assistance
- City of Alexandria - Eviction/Foreclosure assistance 703-746-4990
- Social Security: Payments are being distributed as normal. Go online to sign up for direct deposit. For help, take advantage of online services, or call 1-800-772-1213.
- Telecommunications Companies - what they are offering and what to do if you can't pay your bills.
- Utilities - if you can't pay your bills
- Washington, DC Utilities Assistance
- State of Maryland - Governor Hogan has decreed that services may not be disconnected nor charged late fees for gas, electric, water, sewage, cable TV and Internet service providers. The executive order is here.
- State of Virginia Utilities Assistance
- Assistance for those who can't work
- DC Bar and Restaurant Workers Association - resources for workers
- Prescription Drug Assistance
- District of Columbia Prescription Assistance
- City of Alexandria, call 703-746-5700
- State of Virginia Medication Assistance
- Financial Relief for Small Businesses
