Disaster Distress Help Line offered by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Resource Name:Disaster Distress Help Line offered by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
address
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Eligibility
Anyone who has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance.
Hours
24 hours daily.
(800) 985-5990
Voice
Application process
Call, text, chat, or email for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
US
Other Information
Languages
- Interpreter services
- Spanish
Payment Options
- Free
National hotline provides year-round disaster crisis counseling. Callers and texters are connected to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the network. Help line staff provides counseling and support, including information on common stress reactions and healthy coping, as well as referrals to local disaster-related resources for follow-up care and support.
Data provided by
Washington 211
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Providing organization
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Organization serves as the largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance use disorder. Provides educational materials on alcohol and drug abuse and prevention.