Health resources for fire survivors
2025 Los Angeles Fires
The road to recovery requires healing, finding resources, and feeling heard. Those needs were represented in the Engaged California fires conversation. The State wants you to know that there are people ready to help you through this. California has set up several ways for you to get support, and many are available right now, 24/7.
If you need someone to talk to immediately
You can reach out anytime, day or night, without any cost to you.
Los Angeles County Mental Health Help Line
The Los Angeles County Mental Health Help Line (800-854-7771) has people who speak multiple languages and are specially trained to help disaster survivors.
- You can call them or simply text "LA" to 741741 if talking feels too hard right now.
CalHOPE
There's also CalHOPE, where you can call or text (833-317-4673) for English or (855-587-6373) for Spanish. These are people who understand what you're going through because they've been through difficult times themselves.
If you're looking for ongoing support
AlterCareLine
The state has partnered with FEMA to create something called AlterCareLine - this gives you access to licensed counselors who specialize in helping people after disasters. They offer one-on-one counseling, tools to help with stress and anxiety, and support groups where you can connect with others who understand what you're experiencing.
In-person help
You can even get in-person help at Disaster Recovery Centers.
For specific needs
If you're 60 or older, the Friendship Line (1-888-670-1360) connects you with someone who's ready to listen.
If you're between 13-25, Soluna offers resources in multiple languages.
Parents with young children can access BrightLife Kids for video sessions and secure chat support.
Community organizations that can help
Many local organizations have received funding specifically to help people like you.
Groups like Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Jewish Family Service, and Pacific Clinics are providing counseling and crisis support
If you're part of specific communities - Persian-speaking, Black, LGBTQ+, or others - there are organizations that understand your particular needs and culture.
The most important thing to remember is that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
You don't have to go through this alone, and you don't have to figure it all out at once. Start wherever feels most comfortable - a phone call, a text, or visiting one of these organizations. They're all there specifically for you.