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Coping with a disaster or traumatic event

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12/12/17

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After a disaster, it is important to take care of your emotional health. Pay attention to how you and your family members are feeling and acting. ; Taking care of your emotional health will help you think clearly and react to urgent needs to protect yourself and your loved ones. ; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. ; People with deafness or hearing loss can use their preferred relay service to call 1-800-985-5990. ; CS283563A ; Publication date fromd document properties. ; Coping_with_Disaster.pdf ;

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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