(Washington, DC) – The DC Metropolitan Police Department announced that the District Government will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, with some modifications to services. While many District employees will continue to provide essential operations, several services will be affected for the holiday.
The following facilities will remain open for individuals experiencing homelessness. Low-barrier shelters will operate 24 hours, including the Harriet Tubman shelter at 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE, the Pat Handy shelter at 810 5th Street NW, and the New York Avenue shelter at 1355 New York Avenue NE. Additionally, the St. Josephine Bakhita shelter will be open from 7 pm to 7 am.
Several youth drop-in centers will also be available for residents facing homelessness. Zoe’s Doors, located at 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, and the Latin American Youth Center at 3045 15th Street NW will be open, providing safe spaces. The SAMU First Response Center and the Sasha Bruce Youth Drop-In Center will operate by appointment and during regular hours, respectively.
For residents needing mental health support, the DC Department of Behavioral Health encourages reaching out to trained crisis counselors available via call or text at 988. The 24/7 DC Stabilization Center and emergency psychiatric clinic will also be operational, providing support for those experiencing substance use disorders or mental health crises.
Residents seeking additional information about available services on Veterans Day can contact the DC Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 for assistance.
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