Disaster Distress Helpline

Address

SAMHSA
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857

(800) 985-5990

www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Description:

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.

Description

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.

Hours

24/7

Eligibility

People who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call or go online

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    800-985-5990
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Number:
    800-985-5990 x2
    Name:
    Spanish
    Number:
    800-846-8517
    Name:
    TTY
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    General Information

    Hours:

    24/7

    Intake Process:

    Call or go online

    Program Fees:

    No fees

    Languages:

    Spanish

    Eligibility:

    People who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    SAMHSA

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    March 10, 2022

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    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.

    Hours

    24/7

    Eligibility

    People who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

    Fees

    No fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call or go online

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      800-985-5990
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Number:
      800-985-5990 x2
      Name:
      Spanish
      Number:
      800-846-8517
      Name:
      TTY
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Address Listings

      Physical (Primary)

      SAMHSA
      5600 Fishers Lane
      Rockville, MD 20857

      Mailing

      SAMHSA
      5600 Fishers Lane
      Rockville, MD 20857

      Contacts

      General Email

      Primary Contact

      DDH@mhaofnyc.org

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (800) 985-5990

      Spanish

      (800) 985-5990 x2

      TTY

      (800) 846-8517

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