Mental Health Resources for Disasters
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters:
- Call or Text 1-800-985-5990
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on "ASL Now" at samhsa.gov/ddh to connect directly with crisis counselors fluent in ASL
- For additional information on coping with disasters, see CDC's How to Cope with Your Feelings (Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion)
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