RESOURCES

Mental Health Support

Department of Justice employees are facing an all-out assault. Administration officials promised to put federal employees “in trauma.” Tragically, in many cases, they’re succeeding.

To help DOJ employees address and recover from the emotional and psychological harm they’re experiencing, Justice Connection recruited several DOJ alumni who led large-scale mental health programs at the Department to coordinate resources and recruit providers, and they’ve done so with speed and great care. They continue to work with us in managing the project’s operation.

Watch Justice Connection’s video about the mental health network, featuring one of the DOJ alums who helped create it:

Provider List

Justice Connection will provide a list of mental health providers to current and recent DOJ employees upon request. To receive the provider list, employees should contact us at help@thejusticeconnection.org from a non-government email address.

Many of the clinicians on our list offer free sessions, reduced fees, or immediate scheduling options to current or recent DOJ employees. Several have experience treating employees from segments of DOJ’s workforce, including law-enforcement agencies. Justice Connection was informed that as of February 16, 2025, the clinicians who appear on the list are licensed in their fields.

Justice Connection does not endorse any of the clinicians on its provider list and does not provide guarantees with regard to cost or acceptance of insurance. We recommend you reach out to each provider directly to confirm their offerings, availability, and suitability for your needs.

Additional Options for Finding a Treatment Provider

American Psychiatric Association – Find a Psychiatrist
American Psychological Association – Find a Psychologist.
Psychology Today – Therapist Finder
FindTreatment.gov, which is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at the Department of Health & Human Services, is a resource for locating treatment facilities for mental health and substance use disorders.
The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, D.C., uses a sliding scale for access to trained trauma therapists.
George Mason University has a Center for Community Mental Health that is one of the few centers offering therapy in Northern Virginia on a sliding scale.
Forbes Best Online Mental Health Counseling of 2025 provides information about different online treatment platforms and opinions on their quality.
Zocdoc is an online search tool that matches users with providers who align with individuals’ insurance needs and availability dates. Urgent-care options are also listed if medication is being considered for symptom management.

Free Hotlines, Tools, and Tips

These resources are recommended by former DOJ psychologists.

The suicide prevention line at 988 provides 24/7 support.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and then press 1.
Wounded Warrior Project provides a variety of programs and services to support veterans.
The Crisis Text Line at 741741 (text “HOME”) provides 24/7 emotional support and information to people in crisis situations.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill offers resources and information on a wide range of topics.
Project Hope, a global health organization, offers tips on supporting someone in distress.
The National Institute on Mental Health provides Resources on Depression.
The American Psychological Association offers advice on coping with stress generally, and specifically at work.

Other Resources

National Alliance for Mental Illness offers a five-step plan on Finding a Mental Health Professional.
The Washington Post story, “White House officials wanted to put federal workers ‘in trauma.’ It’s working,” highlights the mental health repercussions of the administration’s attacks on federal employees.
A recent Federal News Network article, “Don’t forget us: A call to support those leaving federal service,” describes how anyone can support federal employees leaving government service.