DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE - Hotline

Address

Online Resource
New York, NY 10005

(800) 985-5990

www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Service Hours
24/7

AKA:

DDH

Description:

Serves as 24/7 hotline/textline for people experiencing emotional distress as a result of a disaster. Offers dedicated videophone option for American Sign Language users operated by trained crisis workers fluent in ASL. Also offers online peer support Facebook groups for disaster survivors.

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

American Sign Language
Access to 200+ languages through a third party interpreter

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call or text for services, or click the "ASL Now" button on the website

Documents Required
- None

Contacts

Primary Contact Information

Primary Contact Information

(800) 985-5990

DDH@mhaofnyc.org

Phone Numbers

Hotline/Textline

(800) 985-5990

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

Online Resource
New York, NY 10005

Mailing

80 Pine Street
19th Floor
New York, NY 10005

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

Visit https://988lifeline.org/careers/ for volunteer opportunities

Legal Status:

Federal

Date of Official Change:

April 26, 2024

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