Bishop Jalen Whittleton and his wife were newlyweds when they nearly lost everything by a flash flood in Columbia, South Carolina in the fall of 2015. As a religious leader, Jalen finds deep inspiration and comfort from the people around him. In particular, he focuses on helping men talk about and process their feelings after the disaster.
Interview with Jalen
There’s better that can come after a tragedy.
If you are experiencing emotional distress or other mental health concerns after a disaster, the Disaster Distress Helpline is here for you 24/7/365:
1-800-985-5990Or, text 1-800-985-5990.
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-985-5990