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.
1-800-985-5990For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Users: Please text or call using your preferred Relay provider. For more resources, click here.
For Spanish: Call or text and press “2”. For more resources, click here.
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