Disaster Distress Helpline
About Disaster Distress Helpline
The national Disaster Distress Helpline (call or text 1-800-985-5990 ; press 2 for Spanish) providers 24/7/365 crisis and emotional support for anyone in the United States/territories experiencing distress or other mental health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including before, during, and after such events, as well as during long term recovery.
DDH calls and texts are answered by trained counselors who will listen to what's on your mind, explore healthy coping, identify social supports, and offer referrals for follow-up care and support. The DDH is answered by an independently-operated crisis center, with funding from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Where is Disaster Distress Helpline available?
Available nationwide in United States
Who does Disaster Distress Helpline support?
All topics and everyone
What languages does Disaster Distress Helpline support?
English and Spanish
What can I talk to Disaster Distress Helpline about?
Accessibility notes
Spanish Speakers: Call the DDH 1-800-985-5990 and press "2" to connect directly with a Spanish-speaking counselor. Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals can also call 1-800-985-5990 via their preferred 3rd party Relay provider or 711 and then connect to a Helpline counselor for ASL interpretation. People can also call the Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 and connect with a counselor in 200+ additional languages via 3rd party interpretation- When a counselor answers, indicate which language you prefer and they will initiate a 3rd party connection with an interpreter in that language. Spanish Speakers: Text the DDH 1-800-985-5990 and press "2" to connect directly with a Spanish-speaking counselor.
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