ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The Disaster Distress Helpline at (800) 985-5990 provides immediate counseling to those affected by this week's winter storms, U.S. health officials said.
Pamela S. Hyde, administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said a disaster such as the ice storm in the South is unexpected and often brings out strong emotions.