Disaster Behavioral Health Response
Mental health resources following a disaster
Overview
When a natural or human-caused disaster happens, it can disrupt people’s lives in many ways, including common emotional responses, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
The Divisions of Behavioral Health and Public Health partner with Health Emergency Response Operations (HERO) to respond to state declared emergencies.
Mental health resources
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
Local Helplines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Alaska Careline: 1-877-266-4357 (HELP)