Disaster Distress Helpline | Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Not Applicable.
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - voice | 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline
Voice - voice | 24/7 National Helpline
Voice - voice | 1-877-SAMHSA-7
Voice - voice | 24/7 National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP
Languages
- Spanish available directly through phone and text. - Deaf or hard of hearing callers can text for service or call using a relay provider. - Utilizes language interpretation services for other languages.
Application process
Call or text for assistance.
Fees
No fee for service. Standard text and data message rates will apply when texting from mobile phones.
Service area
United States
Description
Provides year-round disaster crisis counseling by telephone or text messaging. Trained professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the network provide callers and texters with counseling and support including information on common stress reactions and health coping techniques. Offers referrals to local disaster-related resources for follow-up care and support.
Data provided by
211 Summit
What's Here
Providing organization
Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration
Serves as a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It is charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance use disorder and mental illnesses. The Assistant Secretary of SAMHSA reports directly to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.