LA Wildfire Resources

We have created this page of resources and links to help families, parents, children, mental health professionals and any other people affected or helping those affected by the fires.

Resources Created by Our Team

We will be offering free webinars to help answer questions and concerns surround the fires. You can find the webinar registration link or a recording if the webinar date has passed.

Resources Shared by Our Community Partners

California Psychological Association has provided a growing Google sheet with resources for those affected by the fires – CLICK HERE.

Mobile Apps for information:

  • The Watch Duty app provides street-level information about local community fire status. Watch Duty provides on real-time data on zones flagged with evacuation warnings (i.e. be ready) and evacuation orders (i.e. get out).
  • The Scanner Radio app provides an opportunity for civilians to monitor first responder’s real-time radio traffic about their activities and what is happening.  The “Los Angeles County Fire V-1” channel taps radio on the Palisades fire and “Los Angeles County Fire V-3” channel picks up radio on the Eaton fire.

Los Angeles County Psychological Association has set up a page on their website of emergency services and shelter resources – CLICK HERE.

Emergency Services and Shelter Resources:

  • American Red Cross: Find open shelters by visiting redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
  • LA County Emergency Alerts: Sign up for real-time updates at alert.lacounty.gov.
  • Cal Fire Incident Reports: Access current wildfire updates at fire.ca.gov.
  • Animal Evacuation Assistance: LA County Animal Care and Control (661-940-4191) is offering shelter and resources for displaced pets and livestock.

Mental Health and Emotional Support:

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (available 24/7)
  • LACPA’s Disaster Response Committee: Contact us if you or someone you know needs psychological first aid or guidance on managing the emotional toll of this crisis.
  • Coping Resources ALL AGES: CALHOPE.ORG
  • Bounceback.org

Resources in Response to the California Wildfires:

In response to the California wildfires, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. Resources include:

Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery

For community and mental health providers who plan to continue working with affected communities long-term, review Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR; En Español) and take the SPR Online course.

Available from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University and other partners:

Resources for After the Wildfire:

Disaster Helpline

  • SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
  • Listen Protect Connect Psychological First Aid for Children and Families: Self use guide

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