Disaster Distress Helpline

The national Disaster Distress Helpline (call or text 1-800-985-5990 ; press 2 for Spanish) provides 24/7/365 crisis and...

Important information

Spanish Speakers: Call the DDH 1-800-985-5990 and press "2" to connect directly with a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor. Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals can also call 1-800-985-5990 via their preferred 3rd party Relay provider or 711. People can also call the Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 and connect with a crisis 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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