Helpline offers Immediate Crisis Counseling to People affected by Natural Disasters
Disaster Distress Helpline or DDH – 1-800-985-5990
Flooding, fire, severe storms, evacuation, plane crash, earthquake, any type of disaster can have a huge impact on people including first responders, eyewitnesses and even just watching media coverage stories.
Counselors are trained to offer support to people with a range of symptoms and emotions ncluding fear, anxiety, grief or just not know what to do next.
Helpline provided confidential counseling, referrals or other needed support information and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7).
Free and Confidential
1-800-985-5990 Over 100 Languages; Press 2 for languages
Services are provided by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA
Every state and every county, parish, borough has public emergency information outlets specific to that area. Dialing 211 may help with information about shelters and food needs.
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