Harris County Texas Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Anxiety and Behavioral Health

Disasters can take a toll on our mental health, in addition to the damage we expect. It is perfectly normal to feel anxiety, grief, and worry during and after a disaster. It can be useful to talk with your family and friends about any of the feelings you may experience. It can also be useful to talk to a counselor. Strain on your mental health is just as impactful as a physical injury. Here are some resources you can use to help with any anxiety, grief, or worry that comes as a result of a disaster.

The Harris County Mental Health Support Line. Their phone number is 833-251-7544. SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990. For Texans Recovering Together their phone number is 713-970-7000. The Hurricane Relief Psychologist Finder has information and referrals available at their website. And the United Way recommendations for Post-Disaster Counseling has information available at their website.