Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's (SAMHSA) operates the National Disaster Distress Helpline which provides free, confidential crisis support to anyone in the United States affected by natural or human-caused disasters. The helpline operates 24/7 with multilingual support and connects callers to trained crisis counselors.

Services include:

• Offering crisis counseling for emotional distress related to disasters such as wildfires, floods, storms, pandemics, and mass violence
• Providing information on common stress responses and how disasters can affect mental health
• Sharing coping tips and mental health resources
• Referring callers to local crisis centers for ongoing support

Support is available in English, Spanish, and other languages, with accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.samhsa.gov/
• Disaster Distress Helpline - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline