If you or your loved ones are experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires in California, do not hesitate to ask for help. 24/7 support and resources are available through our Help Line at (800) 854-7771 and through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
LACDMH staff are available to provide in-person mental health services (including counseling, medication assistance, crisis stabilization, and linkage) at L.A. County Disaster Recovery Centers at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday:
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
540 W. Woodbury Road
Altadena, CA 91001
Staff are also present at re-entry points and in wildfire-impacted neighborhoods to provide resources and support. Additionally, LACDMH has provided services at evacuation shelters, animal evacuation sites, and youth camps.
Additional Resources:
- Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters (PDF)
- Mental Health and Stress After An Emergency (LACDMH / DPH)
- LA County Emergency Response and Recovery Page
- Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990
- CalHOPE Warmline at 833-317-4673
- Crisis Text Line by texting LA to 741741
Coping with a disaster can be difficult. You are not alone. Stress, anxiety, and depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster for both children and adults. Getting help as soon as possible is the best way to protect your long-term mental health.
Services Available for Help:
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, please reach out for help. Services are available to assist you in coping with reactions or feelings during or after a disaster.
Mental Health Help Line:
Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 for immediate help or to access local mental health services. This 24/7 multilingual LA County hotline provides disaster victims with screening, assessment, referrals, and crisis counseling over the phone.
En Español:
Para cualquier pregunta relacionada con el manejo del estrés y problemas de salud mental, comuníquese con nuestro departamento de salud mental al número (800) 854-7771.
Additional Resources:
Coping with Re-Traumatization: Access information sheets in English and Spanish.
Mental Health and Stress After an Emergency: This one-page resource can help you identify common reactions and guide what you can do for yourself and your family.
Helping Kids Cope: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers resources for helping children handle a wildfire disaster.
Recursos en Español: Explore these resources in Spanish to help start a conversation about mental health with family and community members.