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Disaster Crisis Counseling | Disaster Distress Helpline

80 Pine Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Eligibility

Open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster

Required documents

None

Application process

Call or text for services

Fees

None

Service area

United States

Description

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. The toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available Mon-Sun 24 hours to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Call or text (800) 985-5990.

Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto (800) 985-5990 presiona “2.”

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, click the "ASL Now" at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline or call (800) 985-5990 from your videophone.

Providing organization

Disaster Distress Helpline

Hotline providing year-round disaster crisis counseling.