Disaster Distress Helpline, program of @samhsagov & @vibrantforall. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 if in emotional distress from disaster, 24/7/365.
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Memorial dates after a disaster can bring up difficult emotions. If you're struggling to cope as the 2 year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, you're not alone.
Call or text @distressline at 1-800-985-5990 for emotional support. samhsa.gov/mental-health/dis…
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¿Sabía que @distressline ofrece apoyo emocional en español para personas afectadas por desastres? Llame al 1-800-985-5990 y oprima "2". samhsa.gov/find-help/helplin…
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Disasters can strike without warning, but you can take steps now to be prepared.
✔️ Make a household plan
✔️ Plan for your pets
✔️ Know your evacuation routes
✔️ Sign up for emergency alerts
✔️ Build an emergency kit
Start with one step today: ready.gov/stand-ready
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Feeling anxious or overwhelmed after a disaster? You don't have to go through it alone. The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24/7 to provide emotional support. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. bit.ly/4hhEXEa
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When disaster strikes, you could be the first one there to help a neighbor or loved one.
Learn basic emergency preparedness skills to protect yourself and support others when it matters most.
Get trained through FEMA: bit.ly/3VthnP3
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After a disaster, children may need extra care and reassurance. This @CDCgov page offers simple ways to support them. Share it with a parent or caregiver who might need it: bit.ly/4AoCaU7
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If you're having trouble coping nine years after #HurricaneMaria, you're not alone. Call or text the national Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 to be connected with a trained, caring counselor. We're here for you 24/7. 💙 samhsa.gov/mental-health/dis…
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If you had to stay home without power or leave unexpectedly, would you have what you need? This #PreparednessMonth, start building an emergency kit with essentials like food, water, medications, first aid supplies, flashlights, & more.
Get started today: ready.gov/kit.
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If you're struggling to cope with difficult emotions after a disaster, whether days, weeks, months or years later, there is help. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to be connected with a trained, caring counselor for emotional support. We're here for you 24/7. samhsa.gov/find-help/disaste…
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September marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth. Did you know @distressline offers emotional support in Spanish? If you or someone you know is struggling to cope before, during, or after a disaster, call or text 1-800-985-5990 and press 2 for Spanish. samhsa.gov/find-help/helplin…
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Disasters can strike without warning. Make sure you have multiple ways to stay informed - sign up for your community's alert system and check other options in your area.
Stay connected. Know your alerts. Know what to do when they come through: fema.gov/emergency-alert-sys….
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If you need to evacuate, you may not have much time to figure out where to go. Know your evacuation routes before an emergency happens. Identify safe places where you can stay & talk with your household about how you'll get there.
Learn more at ready.gov/stand-ready.
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It's been 25 yrs since the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks. Memorial dates of traumatic events are opportunities to remember lives lost & reflect on healing, but may be difficult for survivors & responders. We offer 24/7 emotional support at 1-800-985-5990. samhsa.gov/mental-health/dis…
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Feeling anxious or overwhelmed before, during, or after disaster? You're not alone. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we're reminded that connection & support can make all the difference. 💙
@distressline is here 24/7. Call/text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a caring counselor.
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Both natural and human-caused disasters can impact our mental health. Disaster survivors may experience a range of emotional responses, and while many recover with the right support, some may need extra help to cope and move forward.
Learn more below. samhsa.gov/find-help/disaste…
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Disasters can strike without warning. Talk with your loved ones now about where you'll go, evacuation routes, how you'll reconnect, and what your pets need.
And if you're having a hard time coping, call/text @distressline: 1-800-985-5990.
Learn more at ready.gov/stand-ready.
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It's #LaborDay, and we're thinking about all of the workers who show up for our communities every day. 💙
If you're having a tough day, we're here for you, too. Call or text the national Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
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Disaster memorial dates can be difficult to get through and may lead to feelings of distress. If you're having difficulty coping with the nine year memorial date of Hurricane Irma, @distressline is here to support you. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. samhsa.gov/mental-health/dis…
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Después de un desastre, @Distressline puede ayudarlo a avanzar hacia la recuperación. Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 1-800-985-5990 para comunicarse con un consejero de crisis capacitado y atento. Estamos aquí para usted, 24/7. piped.video/watch?v=XKKRfDP1…
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If you're struggling to cope with difficult emotions after a disaster, whether days, weeks, months or years later, there is help. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to get connected with a trained, caring counselor for emotional support. We're here for you. 💙 disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
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