Disaster Distress Hotline Online Peer Support Communities

The Disaster Distress Hotline (DDH) Online Peer Support Communities is now offering peer support for survivors of mass violence in the United States including mass shootings, terrorist attacks, or other large-scale community violence. Peer support will be offered through a private DDH OPSC Facebook Group. Survivors and loved ones who have experienced mass violence can connect with one another in a private group and provide emotional support to one another in the aftermath of a mass violence incident, including how to cope with activating events and memorials, self-care strategies, and challenges with daily living. DDH trained Peer Supporters are available to listen to members and provide validation and encouragement. They also provide structured moderation within the online Facebook Group to engage members in meaningful discussions on relevant topics and provide timely and trusted resources. If you are a survivor or the loved one of a survivor of a mass shooting and need support, please join our group by requesting to be a member.

24/7 Crisis Support

All DDH Online Peer Support Facebook Groups are monitored 24/7 by a designated DDH crisis center where crisis counselors are available to talk to members who may be in emotional distress and need crisis support. Members will be able to talk to a counselor at any time of the day or night via Crisis Support Over Messenger (CSOM). If you have a Facebook account, and/or become a member of DDH Online Peer Support groups, you simply follow this link http://m.me/DDHpeersupport and a crisis counselor will respond through Messenger as soon as possible (usually 1-2 minutes or less).

Learn more about this organization through this informational video.