DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE (DDH) | DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE (DDH)
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE (DDH)
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. •Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 (para español presione 2) •Deaf/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the DDH hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on “ASL Now” at samhsa.gov/ddh to connect directly with DDH crisis counselors fluent in ASL.
Location
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Voice
Voice
Application process
Website;Video Conference;Text;Call
Eligibility
Open to everyone
Fee
none
Agency info
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE (DDH)
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides year-round disaster crisis counseling who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or man-made disasters. Callers or texters are connected to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the network. Helpline 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.