Resource Center
Mental Health Resources
HOTLINES
988
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
CalHOPE Warmline
(833) 317-4673
Crisis Text Line
Text "LA" to 741741
Disaster Distress Helpline
Multilingual crisis support
(800) 985-5990
LAUSD
Student & Family Wellness Resource Line
(213) 241-3840
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Free 24/7 support
(800) 854-7771
dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/disaster-mh-resources
Upcoming Virtual Support
Asian Mental Health Project
Community circles starting 1/13/25
CCEJ (California Conference for Equality & Justice)
Community care circles starting 1/16/25
NeuroArts Therapy & Consulting
Virtual support group starting 1/19/25
UC Center for Climate, Health & Equity
Urban Wildfire Response & Recovery Webinar Series
climateresilience.online/resilience-resources
Counseling/Support
Disability Community Resource Center
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Free short-term therapy
(310) 461 - 4393
California-Licensed Internal Family Systems Therapists
Free, short-term therapy
Text: (310) 692-4884
Latinx Therapy
Pro bono resource
Los Angeles Pro Bono Therapists
Explore the full spreadsheet for a list of resources
North Star Families
Dr. Wendy Denham
Text (310) 431-1935
Southern CA Counseling Center
Four no-cost sessions
Artist-Specific Resources
Art Share LA
List of resources, spaces, and grants available
Creative West
wearecreativewest.org/resources-for-those-impacted-by-californias-wildfires
Guitar Center Foundation
Instrument replacement assistance
guitarcenterfoundation.org/fires
MusiCares
Financial assistance for musicians for mental health services & other needs
(800) 687-4227
We Need Diverse Books
Emergency Grants
diversebooks.org/programs/emergency-fund
Articles & Free Downloads
EdSource "Can Arts Education Help Children Heal from Trauma?"
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) “Helping Children After a Wildfire: Tips for Caregivers and Teacher”
UCLA Health “Coping with the Emotional Toll of Wildfires”
Children's Hospital Los Angeles “The Emotional Effects of Wildfires and Natural Disasters”
Parents.com “How to Talk to Your Children About the California Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters”
"Practical Ways to Address Trauma” by Carolyn J. Braddock, MA
Offers tools for responding to trauma in children in the absence of mental health support.
International Arts + Mind Lab “The Role of Community Arts in Trauma Recovery”
American Psychiatric Association Coping After Disaster
Psychology Today "Mental Health and the Wildfires: Practical Coping Strategies"
Disastershock Healing Resources for Coping with Disaster
Disastershock How to Cope with the Emotional Stress of a Major Disaster
Arts Activity Downloads
"From the Heart: Wishing Gift Activity," by poetry therapist Perie Longo, LMFT, centers on what you wish you could give or do for someone.
In need of a calm break? Download coloring sheets from our 25 in 25 Challenge.
Blind Contour Partner Portrait activity from our Recipes for Connection post.
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