Resources and Blogs
In Crisis?
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please do not call or email our office as we are not equipped to provide emergency services. Instead, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital for immediate support. You can also reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 for 24/7, confidential assistance. Your safety is the top priority—please seek urgent help when needed.
Washington, DC Resources
🏥 DC Department of Behavioral Health
📞 DC Mental Health Hotline – Call 1-888-793-4357 for 24/7 support.
🏥 Community Connections (Mental Health & Substance Use Services)
🏥 Whitman-Walker Health (LGBTQ+ Affirming Mental Health Services)
Maryland Resources
🏥 Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
📞 Maryland Crisis Hotline – Dial 211 and press 1 for immediate support.
🏥 Montgomery County Crisis Center (24/7 Walk-in & Phone Support) – Call 240-777-4000
🏥 Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) – Call 410-433-5175 for emergency psychiatric services.
Virginia Resources
🏥 Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS)
📞 Virginia Mental Health Crisis Line – Call 988 or find a local crisis response team.
🏥 Region Ten Community Services Board (Charlottesville & Surrounding Areas)
🏥 Loudoun County Mental Health Services
National and Additional Resources:
Crisis & Emergency Mental Health Services
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 for 24/7 free and confidential support.
📞 Crisis Text Line – Text HELLO to 741741 for immediate text-based crisis support.
📞 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline – Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) for resources and support.
📞 SAMHSA Treatment Locator – for mental health and substance use treatment options.
📞 NAMI (Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. Chapters) – for support groups and education.
Popular Books
Disclaimer: The following book recommendations are based on what others have deemed popular and relevant in the therapy world. They do not reflect the personal preferences or endorsements of Alignment Therapy or its founder. Additionally, we are not responsible for the accuracy, interpretations, or any effects resulting from reading these books.
Alignment Therapy is not affiliated with or in partnership with any of the authors listed, and these recommendations are provided solely as a resource for those interested in exploring mental health topics further. As always, we encourage you to approach any material with discernment and consult a licensed professional for personalized guidance.
The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD
The Secret Language of the Body - Jennifer Mann & Karden Rabin
It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle - Mark Wolynn
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma - Pete Walker, MFT
My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies - Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW
Blogs
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