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SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

Description
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling." "This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters." "When you call or text, crisis counselors listen to what’s on your mind with patience and without judgment." "DDH is staffed by trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers located across the United States." "There is no need to give any identifying information when you contact DDH.
Requirements
  • "The helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters."
  • "This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories."
  • "There is no need to give any identifying information when you contact DDH."
How to get help
Call or text for crisis counseling Recommended

Call or text the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline to reach a trained crisis counselor for immediate disaster-related emotional support. The service is available 24/7 and supports multiple languages.

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1-800-985-5990

Email for non-urgent inquiries

Email the Disaster Distress Helpline for non-urgent issues such as technical problems, provider inquiries, or feedback about an interaction with the helpline. Include your name and preferred contact information if you want a reply.

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ddh@vibrant.org

Find local disaster resources via 211

For help finding disaster-related resources (such as evacuations, shelters, food/clothing distribution, and referrals), contact 211 or use the 211 website to locate the nearest information and referral center.

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Eligibility
States
LA