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General Crisis Intervention Hotlines | Disaster Distress Helpline

SAMHSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Eligibility
People who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
Hours
24/7
800-846-8517
Voice·

TTY

800-985-5990
Voice·

Spanish

800-985-5990
Voice·

Main Phone

Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call or go online
Fees
No fees
Service area
Statewide
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as: Tornadoes and Severe Storms, Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Floods, Wildfires, Earthquakes, Drought, Incidents of Mass Violence. The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events. This service is hotline /online only.
Last assured
03/10/2022
Providing organization
U S Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines | Disaster Distress Helpline