Resources
for those affected by the Southern California fires
FEMA
Financial assistance is available for individuals in Los Angeles County who have disaster-related needs due to the ongoing fires
211LA.org
Hub for Los Angeles County community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services, including those related to local fires.
LA County Recovers
Website from Los Angeles County dedicated to fire recovery including fire damage maps and resources specific to each fire area.
State of California
Resources page created by the State of California for Californians impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
Kaiser Permanente
Tips from our official healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente, on how to stay healthy during and after the fires.
Cal Fire
Suggestions from Cal Fire when preparing your “Go Bag” for emergency evacuation situations.
Mental Health Resources
Special Olympics Strong Minds
Strong Minds is an interactive learning activity focused on developing adaptive coping skills and improving mental health.
SAMHSA
Provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 1-888-670-1360 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language (ASL), call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone.
CalHOPE
Free crisis counseling and other support services. 1-833-317-4673
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. Call 988 or you can chat at 988lifeline.org/chat
Additional Resources
Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24/7 support from trained counselors for those needing immediate emotional help. Call or text 800-985-5990 (available 24/7).
L.A. County 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: Call 800-854-7771 for immediate assistance.
Bounce Back Now has a mobile app in English and Spanish for adults affected by natural disasters, including wildfires. It provides coping strategies and normalizes common reactions.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network is where you can learn about treatments for children and families.
American Psychological Association provides clinical practice guidelines for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD.
Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire is a free, black-and-white book designed for kids to help them understand and cope with wildfires. It includes a parent guide for discussing changes in children’s behavior.
Psychology Today allows you to search for mental health providers near you.
Soluna is a free mental health support app for California teens and young adults.
BrightLife Kids offers free mental health resources for families with children up to age 12.
Together for Wellness offers mental health resources, with help available in multiple languages.
Help Me Grow LA connects families to local programs and services.
National Center for PTSD is where you can find PTSD treatment options.
Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health provides resources for firefighters, providers supporting them and their friends and family, including the Helping Heroes web-based training.
Recovering Emotionally from a Disaster (American Psychological Association article) https://www.apa.org/topics/disasters-response/recovering
Coping After Disaster (American Psychiatric Association article) https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/coping-after-disaster-trauma