Anniversary Stress Reactions – Hurricane Isaac – Rob Yin, Manager for Disaster Mental Health – American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington, DC Rob discusses how identify, cope and manage any stress or anxiety related to what was Hurricane Katrina and now Hurricane Isaac. Disaster Distress Helpline: 800.985.5990 (operated by Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, a partner of the American Red Cross) The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 via telephone (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746) to residents in the US and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or man-made disasters. Callers and texters are connected to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the network. Helpline staff provides counseling and support, including information on common stress reactions and healthy coping, as well as referrals to local disaster-related resources for follow-up care and support. Visit the SAMHSA website at www.samhsa.gov for additional information and resources related to disaster behavioral health.

 

Disaster Distress Helpline Offers Immediate Crisis Counseling

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Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Helpline immediately connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the nationwide network of centers. Helpline …
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Disaster Distress Helpline offers crisis counseling

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The Helpline immediately connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the nationwide network of centers. Helpline staff provide confidential counseling, referrals, and other needed support services.
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Look back at the year that was and ahead to 2013

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… Paoli, Radnor and surrounding areas …the “eviction” of Ron's Gateway Café after 38 years in business at Gateway Shopping Center … recalling the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis … the ongoing work of Berwyn's Daemion Counseling Center …
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NAMI offers course about mental illness

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The Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center, which provides a full range of free and confidential services that include a 24-hour crisis line, medical advocacy, and crisis counseling, is in need of volunteers in its 17-country service area. the center will offer …
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