Whenever you meet a communications professional, get a business card. Get on any mailing list. Find one before you are in critical need. A crisis situation is a poor time to seek professional assistance of any kind. Your judgment is likely to be impaired by urgency considerations and it is difficult to schedule time on short notice.
Some coaches consult at a distance, using technology.
Sometimes they can combine their travel schedule to bring them into closer proximity to you. The real question is can you afford not to. Speech coaches may charge by the hour or the project. People who have worked with them feel their fees have high personal value. Keep in mind they know how to achieve results fast.