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Windstorm and Wildfire Resources for Patients and Families

Los Angeles County Resources

Visit: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/

Content From Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Regarding Wildfires

Other Patient and Family Resources in Response to the California Wildfires

In response to the California wildfires, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has developed resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together.

Resources include: 

Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery 

The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. The PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provides a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training
(En Español) course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:

For community and mental health providers who plan to continue working with affected communities long-term, review Skills for Psychological Recovery (En Español) and take the SPR Online course.

Resources to Support Firefighters

The Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health has resources for firefighters, providers supporting them, and their friends and family, including the Helping Heroes web-based training.

Mobile Apps

Available from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University and other partners:

Resources for After the Wildfire

Disaster Helpline

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.

Evacuation Shelters and Housing Support

  • Los Angeles County Emergency Evacuation Centers
    For up-to-date shelter locations and evacuation center details, visit the Los Angeles County Disaster Information page.
    LA County Emergency Info
    Evacuation Center Hotline: 211 (Please dial 211 for information about evacuation centers)
  • American Red Cross 
    The Red Cross provides emergency shelters for evacuees and also provides food, water, and basic necessities.
    Red Cross LA Website
    Phone: 1-800-733-2767 – dial option #4 

Food, Water, and Essential Supplies

  • Los Angeles Regional Food Bank 
    The Food Bank provides food resources for families.
    Food Bank Website
    Phone: 323-234-3030 or dial 211
  • Meals on Wheels
    Meals are being distributed to seniors and vulnerable individuals through partner organizations.
    Find a Local Meals on Wheels Provider (and obtain a local Phone #)
  • 211 LA - Disaster Relief Resources
    211 LA provides food, water, clothing, and shelter resources for people affected by wildfires and other disasters.
    211 LA Website
    Phone: Dial 211 for immediate help

Clothing, Hygiene, and Relief Supplies

Pet Resources and Animal Shelters

Mental Health and Counseling Services

  • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH)
    DMH is providing mental health services for individuals and families impacted by the wildfires and evacuations.
    DMH Website
    Phone: 1-800-854-7771
  • Crisis Text Line
    Free, confidential mental health support for those struggling with anxiety, stress, or trauma due to the fires.
    Text HOME to 741741 
    Crisis Text Line Website
  • Disaster Distress Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
    Provides confidential counseling for people experiencing emotional distress due to the wildfires.
    Phone: 1-800-985-5990 
    SAMHSA

General Relief and Community Resources