Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Crisis Counseling Assistance is Available to LA County Wildfire Survivors
Crisis Counseling Assistance is Available to LA County Wildfire Survivors
LOS ANGELES – If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stress, or hopelessness, you are not alone
Help is available for disaster survivors experiencing emotional distress following the wildfires
The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program is a federally funded program administered by FEMA which has been activated for disaster survivors in Los Angeles County
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is working with FEMA through an interagency agreement to provide crisis counseling with support services assistance for those impacted by the fires
If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires, do not hesitate to reach out for mental health support and resources 24/7
Visit Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health or call the mental health helpline at 800-854-7771
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission and access to its services, programs or activities
For questions regarding accessibility, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (213) 943-8120 or (213) 947-6837
For additional mental health impacts support and resources during this time, visit:Mental Health and Stress After An Emergency (LACDMH / DPH) LA County Emergency Response and Recovery Page Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990 CalHOPE The Warm Line at 833-317-4673 Crisis Text Line by texting “LA” to 741741 If you are thinking about harming yourself or others, call 911
For the latest information about California’s recovery, visit fema
gov/disaster/4856
Follow FEMA Region 9 @FEMARegion9 on X or follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA’s Facebook page orEspanol page and at FEMA’s YouTube account
For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready
gov, on Instagram @Ready
gov or on the Ready Facebook page
California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm as they navigate the recovery process
Visit CA
gov/LAFires for up-to-date information on disaster recovery programs,important deadlines, and how to apply for assistance
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Sat, 03/15/2025 – 17:03