LACDMH CONTINUES TO OFFER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO FIRE-IMPACTED RESIDENTS THROUGH STATE PARTNERSHIP

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), in partnership with California Department of Health Care Services’ CalHOPE Program, will continue to provide mental health and supportive services through June 2026 for those displaced and/or affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires last year. The funding is provided through a SAMSHA Emergency Response Grant (SERG) and targets those experiencing trauma and crisis; those with adjustment disorder due to fire-related losses or disruptions; and those who need mental health support during their recovery process.

“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, Psy.D. “If you feel persistent or overwhelming negative emotions, have trouble resuming normal activities, or need support during your healing process, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and its partners are here to support your recovery journey.”

To address the wellbeing needs of fire-impacted residents and communities, LACDMH will operate two walk-in centers (Eaton Fire Collaborative: 540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena 91001 and Palisades Fire Collaborative: 15247 La Cruz Drive, Los Angeles 90272) where a broad range of services, including individual and family counseling, crisis stabilization, support groups, case management, wellness activities, and linkage to additional resources, will be offered by LACDMH and its partners. Both centers will initially be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and their hours of operation will be adjusted as needed to meet community needs.

Residents can also call the LACDMH-run fire support line at (833) 659-0600 to talk to a mental health professional about challenges or concerns with their mental health.

County residents can also get 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. These and additional resources are posted on LACDMH’s website at https://dmh.lacounty.gov/disaster-resources.