Resources to support families & children affected by LA wildfires.

Helplines:

·         Disaster Distress Helpline: The first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. Call or text 800-985-5990 (available 24/7).

·         LA County 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: Call 800-854-7771 for immediate assistance.

Apps to support mental health:

·         iChill – The Trauma Resource Institute

·         Bounce Back Now

Books to help children:

·         A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma by Margaret M. Holmes

·         Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire (downloadable). - National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Resource guides:

·         Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event - National Child Traumatic Stress Network

·         After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal - National Child Traumatic Stress Network

·         Free and Discounted Resources for Victims of Los Angeles-area Fires (including baby supplies, prenatal care, and childcare) – Los Angeles Times

·         Resources to Support Those Affected by the LA Fires – Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)

Support groups:

·         The Parent Circle: Navigating Loss (Virtual)

o   Four Sundays, starting January 26^th, 10-11:30am

·         Angela Costello (in-person and virtual)

o   Mondays, 3-3:45pm

·         Wellness for Humanity (Virtual)

o   Saturdays, starting January 18^th and running through February, 11am-1pm

This article is for educational purposes only and should not be a substitute for medical or mental health care.