As Presidents’ Day approaches, the District Government has announced alterations to its typical service offerings for the holiday, which will take place on Monday, February 16. According to a statement from the Mayor’s Office, while the general hustle of city life will pause for some, essential operations will maintain their course.
Those seeking shelter need not worry, for all low-barrier shelters will keep their doors open, ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have a place to stay no matter the hour, the holiday. Harriet Tubman, Pat Handy, and St. Josephine Bakhita shelters for women, along with multiple shelters for men and the LGBTQ+ community, including 801 East and Living Life Alternative, will remain operational. As the chill of February persists, hypothermia shelters such as Eve’s Place and Harbor Light will be accessible from Sunday, February 15, at 7 pm until Tuesday, February 17, at 7 am, providing a warm refuge for those in need.
For those grappling with mental or substance use disorders, help is a phone call away. The Department of Behavioral Health ensures that touching base with a crisis counselor is possible at any time by calling/texting 988. In addition, the 24/7 DC Stabilization Center and CPEP emergency psychiatric clinic will stand by to offer immediate care, confirmed by officials…