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Post Disaster Crisis Hotlines | Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

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Eligibility

Open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters.

Required documents
None
Hours
mon 12:00am - 11:59pm tue 12:00am - 11:59pm wed 12:00am - 11:59pm thu 12:00am - 11:59pm fri 12:00am - 11:59pm sat 12:00am - 11:59pm sun 12:00am - 11:59pm
(800) 985-5990
Voice·

voice | Disaster Distress Helpline

Languages
Spanish;American Sign Language;Other languages by translation
Application process

Contact the helpline by phone call or text message.

Fees
None
Service area
Kentucky Ohio

Provides immediate crisis counseling at no cost for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Provides information on how to recognize distress, healthy coping tips, and referrals to local disaster-related resources for follow-up care.

Last assured
02/17/2025
Providing organization
Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

Agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery.