Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines | VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH - Disaster Distress Hotline (DDH)

Online Resource, New York, NY 10005

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

24/7 Helpline

800-985-5990

Voice·

Disaster Distress Helpline

Website

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline

Languages

American Sign Language Interpreter services available

Application process

Call or text message Documents Required: None

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/24/2026

Data provided by

Lake County 211

What's Here

Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines

Providing organization

VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the nation’s hotline dedicated to providing disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7. For residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress. Also, other mental health concerns related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746.