Crisis Support & Referrals

RELEVANT ARTICLES

When the Flames Take All: Trauma and Recovery After a Fire

Recovering from Wildfires

Recovering emotionally after a residential fire

Recovering emotionally from disaster

CRISIS HOTLINES AND IMMEDIATE SUPPORT DURING THE WILDFIRES

American Red Cross - Providing Around-the-Clock Assistance to Disaster Victims 

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is available 24 hours a day, 7days a week to assist individuals and Families displaced by natural and man-made disasters. If your home has been impacted and you need immediate Disaster Assistance please call (800) 675-5799 https://www.redcross.org/get-help.html

FEMA

California: If you’re near a wildfire burn area, pay close attention to instructions from your local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. To locate shelters near you, text "SHELTER" & your zip to 43362

 FEMA Disasters and Other Declarations

• California Palisades Fire - FM-5549-CA: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5549

• California Eaton Fire - FM-5550-CA: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5550

• California Hurst Fire - FM-5551-CA: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5551
  

CRISIS COUNSELORS AVAILABLE BY PHONE 24/7

Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dialor Text 988: The 988 Lifeline offers 24/7, free, and confidential support for individuals in distress. It provides crisis resources and best practices for professionals across the United States. The Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers dedicated to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention.

• Website: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Help Yourself: How to help yourself

• Help Someone Else: How to help someone else

• What to Expect: What to expect when you call or text 988

LAC Department of Mental Health -The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LAC DMH) is a valuable resource in our city, connecting individuals to trauma therapists and a variety of other resources. 24/7 Helpline: (800) 854-7771 This Emotional Support Warm Line: Available 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (Option 2 when calling the Help Line) 

Website: LAC DMH Mental Health Resources and Disaster Support -https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/disaster-mh-resources

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND TIP SHEETS

211 LA

211 LA - Greater Los Angeles Wildfire - Find Resources and Support

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services

https://socaleds.salvationarmy.org/southern_california_emergency_disaster_services/

Tips for managing your distress related to wildfires 

https://www.apa.org/topics/disasters-response/wildfires-tips

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) - Wildfire Resources

 https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/wildfire-resources

Tips for coping with emotional distress due to the wildfires:

https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/disaster-preparedness/disaster-types/wildfires