• Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA): 

  • The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.

• Red Cross Virtual Assistance Center: 

  • You can connect with the Red Cross immediately by calling 1-833-492-0094

  • There is a “request a call” button on this website where anyone can request a call from Red Cross volunteers trained in behavioral health, spiritual care, and health services.

• Crisis Hotlines and Resources (American Psychological Association)

• Recovering emotionally from a disaster (American Psychological Association)

• In the Aftermath of Disaster (American Red Cross)

Resources for Providers

• Vicarious Trauma

  • Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping With Stress and Compassion Fatigue (SAMHSA)
  • Vicarious Trauma (American Counseling Association)
• Psychological First Aid
  • Psychological First Aid for First Responders: Tips for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers (SAMHSA)
  • What is Psychological First Aid (PFA)? (American Psychological Association)
  • Psychological First Aid Resources (American Psychological Association)
  • Helping Survivors with Stress Management Skills (American Counseling Association)

• Videos and Trainings

  • Webinar: Psychological First Aid in Regional Disaster Health Operations (R7DHRE): A free, one-hour webinar on Psychological First Aid (PFA) facilitated by Dr. Jerry Walker.

  • Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others During the Pandemic: Self-Care and Stress Inoculation (Institute for Disaster Mental Health)

• Other Resources

  • SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App: The free SAMHSA Disaster App offers first responders immediate access for any type of traumatic event at every phase of response, including pre-deployment preparation, on-the-ground assistance and post-deployment resources.