Disaster Mental Health Resources

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 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.