The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Disaster Distress Helpline

800-985-5990
Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
TTY: 800-846-8617

Spanish Speakers

Call 800-985-5990 and press "2"

or Text "Hablanos" to 66746

• Learn more about the Disaster Distress Helpline

SAMHSA offers resources about community trauma:

• Coping with Grief After Community Violence
• Tips for Survivors of a Disaster and Other Traumatic Events
• Preventing and Managing Stress
• Understanding Compassion Fatigue

Crisis Text Line

Text “4HOPE” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.

• Learn more about the Crisis Text Line

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers resources to help families and communities after instances of mass violence.

• Find resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

For Behavioral Health and Medical Providers

OhioMHAS encourages providers to use the principals of trauma-competent care when dealing with clients in affected populations.

• About Trauma-competent Care