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Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR)

OHSEPR leads, strengthens, and unifies human services to prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies and crises.

Programs & Services

  • Repatriation

    Each day, OHSEPR and its grantee utilize routine repatriation procedures to support U.S. citizens that are returned to the United States by the U.S. Department of State. During emergency repatriation incidents, OHSEPR leads federal planning, coordination, and execution of domestic repatriation plans and operations.

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  • Disaster Human Services

    We play a key role in preparedness, response, and recovery to support low-literacy, low-income, isolated communities, families, and individuals when disasters strike.

    Learn more about Disaster Human Services

Policy & Guidance

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Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

Disaster Distress Helpline

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

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