{"id":2848,"date":"2023-08-21T08:08:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T18:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/?p=2848"},"modified":"2023-08-21T10:23:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T20:23:32","slug":"disaster-distress-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/disaster-distress-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Disaster Distress Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

We pray for all impacted by the Maui wildfires that have displaced thousands of residents and visitors and destroyed hundreds of structures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bishop Larry Silva offered a message of solace saying: \u201cAs a community of faith, we are called to come together and provide unwavering support to those who are suffering. It is in times like these that our collective love, faith, and compassion can make a tremendous difference.\u201d The Diocese has set up a donation fund account through the non-profit Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (HCCF) to \u201clend a hand to those who have lost so much.\u201d Please visit the following link to contribute to the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation fund for Maui Fires Relief https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MauiCatholic<\/a>. For more information, visit the Diocese website.<\/a><\/p>\n

Below are some resources for those of you who may be affected by the devastating fires happening on Maui and Hawai`i Islands. For more information, please visit the Mental Health America of Hawaii<\/a> website.<\/span><\/p>\n

Disaster DIstress Helpline (DDH):<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0The DDH (call or text 1-800-985-5990; press \u201c2\u201d for Spanish) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Calls, texts, and Videophone calls for Deaf or Hard of Hearing American Sign Language users are answered by a network of independently-operated crisis centers around the country, who provide psychological first aid, emotional support, crisis assessment and intervention, and referrals to local\/state behavioral health services for follow-up care & support. The DDH is a program of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) administered by\u00a0Vibrant Emotional Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hawai`i CARES<\/a>:\u00a0 If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use cris text, call, or chat the Hawai`i 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.<\/p>\n

Additional Disaster Distress Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disaster Distress Helpline regarding Wildfires<\/a><\/p>\n

English Flyer – Disaster Distress Helpline<\/a><\/p>\n

Spanish Flyer – Linea de Ayuda<\/a><\/p>\n

American Sign Language – Disaster Distress Helpline<\/a><\/p>\n

Additional mental health resources available at\u00a0No Shame Get Help<\/a><\/p>\n

Keep Current on Current Status<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hawai`i Emergency Management<\/a><\/p>\n

County of Maui<\/a><\/p>\n

Hawaii County<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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