“The mission of the Mental Health Division is to promote recovery and safety.”
Disaster Outreach Services
offers emotional support to storm victims. If you live in Southwest
Washington and have been affected by the December 2007 windstorms and
flooding, trained outreach workers can help by listening to your concerns,
as well as offer information about other services, so you can move forward
with your recovery efforts. Call 1-800-850-8775
to talk to a trained outreach worker. It’s free and confidential.
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Learn More about Coping with Emotional Reactions to Natural Disasters
Other disaster-related services available through the State of Washington include:
• The Emergency Management DivisionAre you looking for a speaker?
Disaster Outreach Services teams in flood-impacted communities are available for consultations, speaking at community group meetings or working with school children, the elderly, church groups and other organizations on issues involving recovery from windstorm and flood issues. To contact DOS, e-mail:
DSHS Disaster Outreach News Releases:
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For more ways to get in touch with the Department of Mental Health Services, go to the DSHS Contact Information Web page. Mental Health Related Questions Contact:
