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Disaster Distress Helpline

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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notice of funding opportunity Disaster Distress Helpline

DETAILS

  • Number of Awards: 1

  • Total Funding: $1,200,000

  • Cost Sharing Match Requirement? No

  • Estimated Post Date: March 16, 2026


DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this program is to manage, enhance, and strengthen the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) to ensure continuous access to crisis counseling and support. The DDH is dedicated to providing year-round crisis counseling to support SAMHSA‚Äôs mission to mitigate the behavioral health impacts of disasters. It offers 24/7, toll-free and confidential support to individuals in the U.S. and its territories experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities.

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