Disasters
Have Disasters affected you or members of your family?
Disasters can lead to emotional distress in those that experience them. Survivors living in the impacted areas (including children and teens), loved ones of victims, and first responders, rescue & recovery workers are all at risk.
Feelings such as overwhelming anxiety, constant worrying,trouble sleeping and other depression-like symptoms are common responses to disasters and traumatic events (before, during and after the event), although reactions can vary from person-to-person. Most people that experience disasters are able to 'bounce back' in a short period of time, but others may need additional support in order to cope and move forward on the path of recovery.
The Disaster Distress Helpline provides year-round, 24/7 phone and text-based crisis counseling to anyone who is experiencing emotional distress related to natural or man-made disasters within the U.S. and territories. Anyone experiencing distress and having difficulty coping can reach out to us at any time for support.
Natural and Man-made Disasters
- Wildfires
- Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
- Tornadoes and Severe Storms
- Earthquakes (resources coming soon)
- Floods (resources coming soon)
- Incidents of Mass Violence (resources coming soon)
- Gulf Oil Spill (resources coming soon)