Disaster Distress Helpline

(800) 985-5990

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

Description:

Virginia has a free and confidential hotline & text line for people experiencing anxiety or stress related to COVID-19. Also available in Spanish. 877-349-6428

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone who is seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional effects caused by natural disasters. Also available by sending 'TalkWithUs' to 66746

The Helpline is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week and free resource that responds to people who need crisis counseling and support in dealing with the traumatic effects of a natural or human-caused disaster. The Helpline is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Helpline specialists are trained to assist callers who have a range of symptoms.

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Phone Numbers

Disaster Distress Helpline

(800) 985-5990

VA COPES (talk or text)

(877) 349-6428

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  • Virginia
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        • Hampton City County
          • Isle Of Wight County
            • James City County
              • Newport News City County
                • Norfolk City County
                  • Poquoson City County
                    • Portsmouth City County
                      • Southampton County
                        • Suffolk City County
                          • Virginia Beach City County
                            • Williamsburg City County
                              • York County
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                              Geography Served

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                              • Virginia
                                • Chesapeake City County
                                  • Franklin County
                                    • Hampton City County
                                      • Isle Of Wight County
                                        • James City County
                                          • Newport News City County
                                            • Norfolk City County
                                              • Poquoson City County
                                                • Portsmouth City County
                                                  • Southampton County
                                                    • Suffolk City County
                                                      • Virginia Beach City County
                                                        • Williamsburg City County
                                                          • York County
                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN) and related services within the Service Tree.

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