Disaster situations and traumatic events can overwhelm our ability to cope. Often people experience anxiety, fear, helplessness and hopelessness. Know the signs and get help.
If your life or someone else's is in imminent danger, please call 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
988 offers 24/7 access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing emotional distress. If you or someone you know needs crisis support, dial 988 at any time.
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
Advocates are available 24/7 to talk to anyone who is experiencing domestic violence, looking for information or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Information For Individuals and Families
Resources to help New Yorkers manage stress and cope after a traumatic event.
Information For Healthcare and Frontline Professionals
Tools and coping strategies specific to frontline workers.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
NCTSN.org is a resource for the public, professionals, and others who care about children and are concerned about child traumatic stress.
OMH COVID-19 Resources
Information for the public and providers related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York State Department of Health - Emergency Preparedness
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Office of Emergency Management
New York City Emergency Management
SAMHSA Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Comments or questions can be directed to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Response.