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While many are dealing with the stress of hurricane recovery State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter reminds residents that free and confidential help is available for those feeling overwhelmed during this most traumatic period. He said you can call the Keep Calm phone line at 1-866-310-7977.
“The other is a text hotline, this is operated through SAMHSA. It’s their natural disaster distress hotline, and you text TALKWITHUS to 66746,” said Kanter.
Hurricane recovery on top of a pandemic is extremely daunting and Kanter notes there is help available and it’s completely confidential.
“24 hours a day, seven days a week, 100% free, 100% confidential. You can talk to a counselor, no one else has to know about that,” said Kanter.
Kanter highly encourages anyone who is feeling overwhelmed, or you if you have a loved one who is extremely stressed with the pandemic and/or hurricane recovery to reach out for help.
“It’s never, never a sign of weakness always appropriate to talk to someone about these very challenging issues,” said Kanter.
For more information visit SAMHSA.gov website or call 1-800-985-5590 or text TALKWITHUS to 66746.
Keep Calm Hotline at 1-866-310-7977
Free counseling is available for those overwhelmed with hurricane recovery or pandemic
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