DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
Offers specialized crisis counseling and support for anyone struggling with emotional distress related to disaster events. Offers 24/7 toll-free, confidential and multilingual hotline and SMS counseling, support and referrals to local community-based resources for survivors, first responders, and anyone who may be experiencing ongoing distress, anxiety, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts/feelings and other mental health concerns related to a disaster of any kind. A program of the U.S. SAMHSA. Calls and texts are answered by trained crisis counselors.
Categories
Physical Address
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Hours
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Application process
No application
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
Anyone struggling with emotional distress related to disaster events
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
Provides a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual. and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.