After a Disaster
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
SAMHSA offers resources about community trauma:
Crisis Text Line
Text “4HOPE” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers resources to help families and communities after instances of mass violence.
For Behavioral Health and Medical Providers
OhioMHAS encourages providers to use the principals of trauma-competent care when dealing with clients in affected populations.