Disaster Distress Helpline (Short Title: DDH)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a cooperative agreement for the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), aimed at enhancing and strengthening crisis counseling services for individuals affected by disasters. The program's objective is to ensure continuous access to 24/7, toll-free, and confidential support for emotional distress related to both natural and human-caused disasters, aligning with SAMHSA's mission to mitigate the behavioral health impacts of such events. With an estimated total program funding of $1,953,000 and the expectation of awarding one grant, interested applicants, which include domestic public and private nonprofit entities, can reach out to Maryann Robinson at 240-499-5859 or via email at maryann.robinson@samhsa.hhs.gov for further details. The opportunity was last updated on March 12, 2026, with a synopsis expected to be posted on March 16, 2026.