Disaster Distress Helpline - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Crisis Services — National Hotline in Connecticut. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 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

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 - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

How do I contact Disaster Distress Helpline - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?

You can call Disaster Distress Helpline - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 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 - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut offer?

The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 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 9

Are services at Disaster Distress Helpline - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disaster Distress Helpline - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 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 - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut offer services in other languages?

Call Disaster Distress Helpline - Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 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.