The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, in partnership with California Department of Health Care Services' CalHOPE Program, will continue providing mental health and supportive services through June 2026 for those displaced or affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires.
The funding, provided through a SAMHSA Emergency Response Grant, targets those experiencing trauma and crisis, those with adjustment disorder due to fire-related losses or disruptions, and those needing mental health support during recovery.
"While the Eaton and Palisades wildfires took place a year ago, many people continue to experience disaster-related distress, and the anniversary of the wildfires may reactivate trauma tied to these devastating events," said LACDMH Director Lisa H. Wong.
The department will operate two walk-in centers offering individual and family counseling, crisis stabilization, support groups, case management, wellness activities and linkage to additional resources. The Eaton Fire Collaborative at 540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena, and the Palisades Fire Collaborative at 15247 La Cruz Drive, Los Angeles, will initially be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with hours adjusted as needed.
Residents can call the LACDMH-run fire support line at (833) 659-0600 to speak with a mental health professional about challenges or concerns.
County residents can also access 24/7 support by calling the Los Angeles County Help Line for Mental Health & Substance Use Services at (800) 854-7771; calling or texting the CalHOPE Warm Line at (833) 317-HOPE (4673); or calling or texting SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline at (800) 985-5990.
Additional resources are available at https://dmh.lacounty.gov/disaster-resources.
Edited by SMDP Staff