Hurricane Sandy: Immediate Crisis Counseling and Help Available
Hurricanes can threaten an individual’s sense of control and feelings of safety, and they can affect many aspects of our lives.
Hurricanes can threaten an individual’s sense of control and feelings of safety, and they can affect many aspects of our lives. In addition to property damage and other losses, events like Hurricane Sandy can result in significant emotional distress. The toll-free Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA). Callers are immediately connected to trained professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the nationwide network. Staff provides confidential, multilingual counseling for anyone experiencing psychological distress and needs help or support after a disaster. The staff also provides referrals and other support services. “People who have …
