Southern California Crossroads stands with those impacted by the LA wildfires, offering support and resources to help communities recover and rebuild.

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 Wildfire Emergency Assistance

  • Los Angeles County Emergency Recovery Resources

    • Comprehensive recovery services, including housing assistance, debris removal, and mental health support. Guidance on rebuilding and accessing financial aid programs.

    • Website: LA County Recovery Resources

    Los Angeles County Emergency Survival Guide

    Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) - Wildfire Support Resources

    Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) - Fire Emergency Assistance

  • Emergency Shelters:

    211 LA and Airbnb Partnership

    Red Cross Los Angeles

    • Provides information on available emergency shelters in the Los Angeles area.
      Website: Find a Shelter

    YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

    • Opens its locations for temporary shelter, showers, basic amenities, and mental health support. Also offers childcare services for essential workers and affected families.

    • Website: YMCA Community Response

    Shelters

    • Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles

    • Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 E. Green St, Pasadena

    • El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills

    • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima

    • Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City

    Other:

    • U-Haul: Free storage at 92 centers for those affected.

    • Planet Fitness
      Website: Planet Fitness Locations
      Description: Offers free access to facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi, for evacuees and first responders.

    • Crunch Gym
      Website: Crunch Gym Locations
      Description: Opens facilities for evacuees and first responders needing to shower, recharge phones, or rest.

  • Pasadena Eateries:

    • Free meals for wildfire evacuees.

    World Central Kitchen

    • Provides meal distribution sites for evacuees and first responders affected by the wildfires.
      Website: World Central Kitchen

  • AT&T:

    • Unlimited data, talk, and text in wildfire-affected areas through February 6.

    Verizon:

    • Waiving call, text, and data charges for customers in hardest-hit areas.

  • Chewy:

    • Free video consults with veterinarians using code "CHEWYHELPS."

    VCA Animal Hospitals

  • Lyft:

    • Code CAFIRERELIEF25 for two rides up to $25 each.

    Uber:

    • Free rides up to $40 with promo code WILDFIRE25.

    Metro:

    • Fare collection suspended systemwide temporarily for wildfire support.

  • Register for AlertLA:

    • Get emergency notifications directly. Sign Up Here

    Fire Tracking Apps:

    • Watch Duty App

    • Fire Spot App

  • LA County Economic Development Corporation:

    • Updated resources for economic recovery.

    LA County Recovers:

    Disaster Assistance:

    • Guidance for accessing FEMA and other aid programs.

    Returning Home After Fires:

    • Tips for safely re-entering affected areas.

  • LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH):

    • Free crisis counseling and support. Call (800) 854-7771 or text "LA" to 741741.

    Disaster Distress Helpline

    • Crisis counseling for emotional distress caused by natural or human-made disasters.

    • Services include recognizing distress effects, local referrals, and healthy coping tips.

    • Anonymous and confidential support.

    • Contact:

      • Call: 1-800-985-5990

      • Text: "TalkWithUs" to 66746

    Carelon Behavioral Health

    • Provides mental health services, including support during wildfires in California.

    • Available statewide for disaster-related mental health concerns.

    • Contact:

    Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

    • Offers 24/7 behavioral health services and emotional support.

    • Services include referrals, crisis assessments, substance use support, and veteran programs.

    • Contact:

      • Call: 800-854-7771

      • Hearing Impaired: Dial 711

    Crisis Text Line

    • Provides free and confidential text-based crisis support.

    • A trained volunteer will help users move from crisis to calm.

    • Text: "HOME" to 741741

    • Website: Crisis Text Line

    Spring Health Wildfire Mental Health Support Program

    • Offers free therapy and resources for individuals impacted by wildfires in Los Angeles.

    • $500,000 in free mental health support committed to the community.

    • Website: Spring Health

    Integrative Psychotherapy Group (IPG)

    • Provides free short-term therapy sessions for fire victims and referral services for long-term care.

    • Trauma-focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families.

    • Contact:

      • Call: (310) 461-4393

      • Email: info@ipgtherapy.com

      • Website: IPG Therapy

    Maple Counseling

    • Offers low-cost and sliding-scale mental health services for all age groups.

    • Features a rapid intake process and case management to ensure appropriate treatment.

    • Contact:

      • Call: (310) 271-9999 (M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

    California Hope

    • Provides crisis counseling and digital mental health support for disaster survivors, youth, and families.

    • Free, safe, and confidential services across California.

    • Contact:

      • Call: (833) 317-HOPE

    Website: CalHope

  • YMCA:

    • Free childcare for children of first responders, essential workers, and displaced families.

    • Website: YMCA Child Care Services