“The mission of the Mental Health Division is to promote recovery and safety.”
1-800-850-8775
Disaster Outreach offers Emotional Support to Storm Victims - Coping with the aftermath of a major disaster can be stressful. If you live in Southwest Washington and have been affected by the December 2007 windstorms and flooding, Disaster Outreach Services can help by listening to your concerns, as well as offering information and referrals to services, so you can move forward with your recovery efforts.
• To speak to a trained outreach worker,
call 1-800-850-8775
• A DSHS
brochure provides tips and guidelines on the stress and pressure that
is natural in the wake of natural disasters also offers tips and additional
resources.
• Helping elderly members of the community cope with stress and change
• Children need special attention in the wake of natural disasters and
family stress
• A flood coloring book and other recovery projects for children
Other disaster-related services available through the State of Washington include:
The Emergency Management Division
A special page of resources for residents recovering from the December storms and flooding
Are 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 schoolchildren, 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:
DOS Flooding-Related 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:
