Washington, DC Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in District of Columbia County.

N Street Village

1333 N St NW
Washington, DC - 20005
(202) 939-2076
N Street Village empowers homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C. to claim their highest quality of life by offering a broad spectrum of services, housing, and advocacy in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We help women achieve stability and make meaningful gains in their housing, income, employment, mental health, physical health, and addiction recovery...

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Clean and Sober Streets

425 2nd Street NW
Washington, DC - 20001
202.459.4516
Clean and Sober Streets offers a 4 phase recovery program which includes transitional housing, AA/NA meetings, GED and/or job training and employment services. Participants can also receive help to get a birth certificate, ID card, clothing, food, and other items. There is no fee for treatment or services. Participants must agree to abide by community rules and must maintain their sobriety in order to remain eligible to live in the residence...

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Oxford House for Women - Texas Avenue

4808 Texas Avenue SE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 629-6067
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Adrian

720 Adrian Street SE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 525-3347
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Eye Street

639 I Street NE
Washington, DC - 20002
202-864-6803
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Avalon

1335 Maple View Pl SE
Washington, DC - 20020
(202) 621-7882
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - 45th Place

4230 Eads Street NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 506-7754
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Exodus

4600 Central Ave NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 506-7935
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - W Street

622 Quebec Pl NW
Washington, DC - 20010
202-723-1396
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Easy Avenue

4208 Eades Street NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 248-2402
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Euclid 2

2536 11th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20001
(202) 299-0139
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Decatur Street

4804 14th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20011
(202) 506-6032
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Women - Shepherd Street

310 Shepherd Street NW
Washington, DC - 20011
(202) 291-2122
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Big Chair

1528 Good Hope Rd SE
Washington, DC - 20020
(202) 506-7285
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - North Rock Creek

1800 Plymouth Street NW
Washington, DC - 20012
202-506-7191
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Dahlia

3707 S Street NW
Washington, DC - 20007
202-450-5056
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Joseph Smith

4609 Benning Road SE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 733-1984
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Brownstone

1228 M St. NW
Washington, DC - 20005
202-393-1352
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Bellevue

2934 Bellevue Terrace NW
Washington, DC - 20016
(202) 506-2135
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - R Street

45 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC - 20001
(202) 462-7192
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Garrison

4312 Garrison Street NW
Washington, DC - 20016
(202) 686-3505
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Second St

1314 Hamlin Street NE
Washington, DC - 20017
202-726-2425
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Channing Street

1443 Channing St NE
Washington, DC - 20018
(202) 249-0056
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Oxon Run

3326 Oxon Run Road SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 601-7523
Oxford House is a self-supporting, self-run recovery home for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts that provides shelter, food, case management, individual counseling, and group support. Funds might be able to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Women - Congress Heights

807 Malcolm X Avenue SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 909-5987
The Oxford House is a self-operated, self-financing rehabilitation center for the rehabilitation of alcoholics and drug addicts, which provides shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support. Funds might be able to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Northwest

4513 Butterworth Pl NW
Washington, DC - 20016
(202) 670-7183
Oxford House is a self-managed, self-sufficient convalescent home for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, providing accommodation, food, case management, individual counselling and group support. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and a security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Nineteenth St

1238 Harvard St NW
Washington, DC - 20009
202-351-8617
Oxford House is a self-managed, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts providing shelter, food, case management, individual counselling and group support. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and a security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Kalorama

1318 Delafield Place NW
Washington, DC - 20011
(202) 723-1710
Oxford House is a self-managed and self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts where accommodation, food, case management, individual counselling and group support are offered. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center

3531 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC - 20010
(202)727-0338
Mary's Center manages the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center (Ward 1) and the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center (Ward 4) which are supported by the DC Office on Aging. Located at 3531 Georgia Avenue NW and 324 Kennedy Street NW in Washington DC, the Wellness Centers feature a gamut of health and social services tailored to DC residents 60+. Both facilities have a state-of-the-art gym and group exercise studio, teaching kitchen, reading room and computer lab, among other amenities. The fitness program includes daily studio classes such as yoga, tai chi, zumba, circuit training, and aerobics in addition to individual fitness counseling and support groups. One-on-one nutrition counseling is also available in addition to nutrition education classes and cooking demonstrations. Other activities available include art, massage therapy, reflexology, card and board game sessions, quilting groups, driver safety courses and outings to the theater, farmers market, and more. The staff at the Senior Wellness Centers genuinely care about the seniors they serve and are available to link seniors with other health and social services as needed in addition to planning a packed schedule of fun and educational activities. All services at the Centers are free of charge for DC residents 60+. To participate, seniors must simply fill out a registration form (available in person only at the Senior Wellness Center) and a medical clearance form...

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For Love of Children (FLOC)

1763 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC - 20009
202.349.3512
For Love of Children (FLOC) provides educational services beyond the classroom to help students succeed from first grade through college and career. They currently offer two free programs in Washington, DC: The Neighborhood Tutoring Program provides one-on-one tutoring to students in grades 1-12 who are below grade level in reading and/or math. The target population for this program is low-income, first generation college students, in particular, those who are at least 6 mos-1 year below grade level...

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Community for Creative Nonviolence

425 Second St. NW
Washington, DC - 20001
(202)393-1909
They are the largest full service homeless shelter of its kind in the United States. CCNV provides shelter for 1,350 homeless men and woman and offers a full array of social services; drug and alcohol rehabilitation; medical, mental health and dental care; and cultural activities. ..

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Medicare Rights Center Washington, Dc Education & Advocacy

1825 K Street NW Suite 600
Washington, DC - 20006
(800)333-4114
A consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives. Helps Medicare clients understand their rights & benefits, navigate the Medicare system and secure the quality care they deserve. Age Groups: Elderly. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. E.S.T. Fees: None. Languages: English, Spanish..

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Howard University Hospital–Drug Abuse Institute

2041 Georgia Ave NW, Suite 6B-13
Washington, DC - 20060
202.865.6611
The primary focus of the Drug Abuse Institute is outpatient substance abuse treatment. Special programs are offered for persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. Payment methods accepted include self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), private health insurance, and Military insurance (e.g. VA TRICARE). Payment assistance is offered via a sliding scale. ASL or other assistance is offered for the hearing impaired...

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Family and Medical Counseling Service

2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE, Suite 303
Washington, DC - 20020
202.889.7900
FMCS provides outpatient substance abuse treatment services to both male and female adolescents, persons with HIV/AIDS, DUI/DWI offenders, and criminal justice clients. Methods of payment include self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance. Payment assistance is available through a sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)...

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Gospel Rescue Ministries

810 5th St NW
Washington, DC - 20001
202.842.1731
The Men's & Women's Treatment Program at Gospel Rescue Ministries (GRM) is a holistic, addiction treatment facility which helps its clients towards a healthy and drug/alcohol free life through spiritual direction, addiction and remedial education, psychological support, family participation, physical development, vocational support (Ready to Work), aftercare and one on one evaluation/counseling. There are two night shelters available: A womens shelter, Fulton House of Hope, and a mens shelter, Gospel Rescue Ministries. In addition to the shelter, a bed can be purchased for a week for $70. Participants must be 18 and over to receive services...

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Local Rehab Assistance: 866-481-4384
Specialists trained to find the best treatment solutions at little to no cost. Call for location and rates for rehab.

Organization: Higher Achievement

317 8th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20002
202.544.3633
Higher Achievement is a non-profit organization that provides middle school children from underserved areas year-round academic enrichment programs and preparation for top high school placements. Higher Achievement programs are located in Wards 1, 4, 6 and 7...

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Job Corps

200 Constitution Avenue NW, Ste. N4463
Washington, DC - 20210
(800) 733-5627
Free education and training program that helps young people (16+) learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED and find and keep a good job...

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Early Bread: Church of St. Peter the Fisherman - Hot Breakfast

314 South Carolina Ave SE
Washington, DC - 20003
(910) 793-6640
They offer hot breakfast every 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM on Sundays. ..

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Early Bread: Church of St. Peter the Fisherman

314 S. Carolina Avenue
Washington, DC - 20003
(910) 793-6640
Sundays free hot breakfast 7-8:30am..

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DC Public Library –Adult Literacy Resource Center

901 G Street NW
Washington, DC - 20001
202.727.1616
The MLK library offers free GED practice tests, given on a first come, first serve basis at MLK Library or by appointment at the SW Neighborhood Library Computer Assisted Literacy Lab. The practice test is free and takes approximately 6 hours. It is given every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in room 300 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library at 9:15 a.m. Evening testing is offered on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m...

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Academy of Hope

601 Edgewood St NE, Suite 25
Washington, DC - 20017
202.269.6623
Services available at the Academy of Hope for DC residents 18 years or older with limited financial resources or access to education who want high school diplomas. Programs include adult basic education, GED, EDP, and college preparation. AoH also provides basic computer training, career planning, workplace reading and writing, one-on-one tutoring for those who read below a 6th grade level, and referral services. The fees are $10 Registration fee; $30/Semester...

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Coaching for College

607-14th Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC - 20005
202.508.5829
For more than 10 years, Coaching for College has worked with motivated, low-income public school students in the District of Columbia. Their mission is to help students strengthen academic skills, explore exciting career options and view education as a pathway to success in life. They offer tutoring, mentoring and summer academic programs...

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