Improve Mental Health Services in D.C.

Police officers don't have the training to give people in crisis the care they deserve, but they are often the only option. ACLU-DC and other grassroots organizations are working together for better crisis response services in D.C. That's where you come in! We are looking for people to join a lawsuit against D.C. that will try to improve the community's crisis resources.

Please complete this form if you would like to share your story and discuss being a possible plaintiff in this lawsuit. We will never share your name or story without your permission. We willl have in-person event from 9:00am-12:20pm on March 20, 2023, where you can meet and talk to us, or you can choose to meet at a different time.

At the in-person event on 3/20/23, food and drinks will be served. we will host this at our office at 915 15th St. NW, in a wheelchair-accessible building. We will provide masks at the meeting. Please let us know if you need interpretation or any other accommodations in order to participate.

Name*

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Email*

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Phone Number*

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We can talk in person at the meeting on 3/20/23, or we can meet another day. Which works best for you?*

I want to meet in person on 3/20/23.I prefer to meet virtually (Zoom/Facetime/Skype, etc.) on a different date.I prefer to meet in person on a different date.I don't have a preference.Other

Do you need any accommodations, such as language interpretation? If we meet in person, the building will be wheelchair accessible. Please note what you need to attend or participate.

We will ask you to talk about your experiences with the police or other D.C. government services. Because these conversations might be hard, we will have mental health resources available. We will not share your name or story without your permission.*

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