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Disaster Distress Helpline | United States Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS)

1 Choke Cherry Rd., Rockville, MD 20857

Eligibility

Residents of the United States and territories.

Required documents

None.

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year.

Application process

Call or text.

Fees

None.

Service area

United States

Description

Provides multilingual, confidential professional crisis support crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Provides counseling, information and tips for healthy coping wuith referrals to local crisis call centers for follow up.

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Providing organization

United States Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS)

Administers federal health and human services programs nationally. Works cooperatively with state, local, and tribal governments. Operating divisions include National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indian Health Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.