Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut

Crisis Services — National Hotline in Connecticut. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Western Connecticut, Connecticut experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish; counselors available in 100+ languages via interpretation). Open to survivors, loved ones, first responders, and relief workers. No identifyin

Phone: Call or text 1-800-985-5990

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

Good to know: National 24/7 disaster crisis counseling line available in every U.S. county. Number (1-800-985-5990, call or text) verified 2026-06-09 against samhsa.gov.

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Frequently asked questions about Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut

How do I contact Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut?

You can call Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut at Call or text 1-800-985-5990 in Connecticut. Their website is https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline.

What services does Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut offer?

The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Western Connecticut, Connecticut experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish; counselors available in 100+ languages via interpretation). Open to survivors, loved ones, first responders, and relief workers. No identifying information is required. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Are services at Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut at Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut offer services in other languages?

Call Disaster Distress Helpline - Western Connecticut, Connecticut at Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.