Department of Behavioral Health - Washington D.C. Press Releases

Mayor Bowser Announces DCPS Afterschool Registration for 2026-27 School Year Opens Tuesday, May 19 Through the MOST-DC Portal

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) announced that registration for 2026-27 DCPS Afterschool Programs will open on Tuesday, May 19 at 10 am  …

Mayor Bowser Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, Highlights Free Events and Mental Health Resources for District Residents ...

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) are recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by spotlighting the importance of mental well-being, encouraging open conversations about mental illness, and …

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Drop-Off Sites Across the District

(Washington, DC)  – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are encouraging residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 25 from 10  …

35 K Street NE Pharmacy Closes; Urgent Care Behavioral Health Clinic is Open

(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health is closing the pharmacy located in the urgent care clinic for adults at 35 K Street NE on Friday, April 3, 2026. The urgent care services will not be affected. Residents …

Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 19, District Government will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. As community …

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Drop-Off Sites Across the District

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are encouraging residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025 …

Bowser Administration Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day by Promoting Access to Overdose Prevention Tools and ...

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration, led by the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day with events across the District of Columbia to raise awareness of overdose prevention tools and …

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, June 19, District Government will observe the Juneteenth holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.                                 …

Bowser Administration Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) are recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting free and comprehensive mental and behavioral health resources and underscoring the importance of …

Comprehensive Care Management for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and/or Stimulant Use Disorder (STUD)

Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 20, District Government will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.     As …