Somerset County:
Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center
500 North Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 253-3165
Contact: Betty Booth
Passaic and Morris Counties:
Catholic Family and Community Services
279 Carroll Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-8712
Contact: Therese Farid
West Hudson and Essex Counties:
Family Service Bureau of Newark
274 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2056
Contact: Arti Kakkar or Lina Builes
Managing the Emotional Consequences of Storms and Flooding
Over the past decades, New Jersey has experienced several serious storms and has learned a great deal about how best to cope and recover from this type of natural disaster. Storms and flooding can cause significant damage and result in the loss of property, and sometimes even a loss of life. No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience. Like other disasters, severe storms and flooding can result in emotional distress, as well as property damage. Disasters can threaten our sense of control and safety, and can affect many aspects of our lives.
Disaster stress that is unrecognized or unmanaged can impact our physical and mental health. Dealing with the emotional consequences soon after a disaster can help reduce the possibility of long-term problems. Recognizing and handling stress properly can help you meet the challenges of recovering from a storm or flood and reclaiming your sense of control and security.
The Disaster and Terrorism Branch has created a brochure addressing the impact of storms and flooding, as well as strategies for coping. You can download the brochure here to learn more about how to manage the emotional impact of a severe storm or flood.
Download the brochure on Storms and Flooding (English) (Spanish)
