Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Address

5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857

(877) 726-4727

www.samhsa.gov/

AKA:

SAMSHA, Disaster Distress Helpline

Description:

Provides oversight and funding to a variety of departments that provide services related to mental or substance use disorders. One of the services SAMHSA funds is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Website has extensive information. Provides educational materials and data information; extensive information online. Offers Disaster Distress Helpline which provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 4, 2023

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Mailing

5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857

Physical (Primary)

5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857

Contacts

Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D.

Primary Contact

Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(877) 726-4727

Toll Free

(800) 985-5990

TTY/TTD

(800) 487-4889

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

Description

Provides oversight and funding to a variety of departments that provide services related to mental or substance use disorders. One of the services SAMHSA funds is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Website has extensive information. Provides educational materials and data information; extensive information online.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (EST)

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Varies by service

Fees

Varies by service

Intake Procedure

Call or check website for information

Languages

English only

Service Area

Nationwide

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.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
877-726-4727
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Offers Disaster Distress Helpline which provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Line is answered by trained volunteers from a network of crisis call centers located across the U.S.

Hours

24 hours daily

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for support

Languages

English and Spanish, language line available.

Service Area

Nationwide

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.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
800-985-5990
Name:
Toll Free
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400-500) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Offers Disaster Distress Helpline which provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Line is answered by trained volunteers from a network of crisis call centers located across the U.S.

Hours

24 hours daily

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for support

Languages

English and Spanish, language line available.

Service Area

Nationwide

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.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
800-985-5990
Name:
Toll Free
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2600.6500-650) and related services within the Service Tree.

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