Key points
- Use resources to help cope after a disaster.
- Coping after a disaster can be hard.
- If you need help, call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1- 800-985-5990 to talk to a counselor.
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Use Resources to Cope
- Use resources to help cope after a disaster.
- Coping after a disaster can be hard.
- If you need help, call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1- 800-985-5990 to talk to a counselor.
Get tips on managing mental health after a disaster at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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