Resources: LA Fire Survivors

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Below are some external resources that may be helpful for those affected by the fires in Los Angeles:

 

• • • FEMA: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
  
  
  • • Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/
  
  
  • • 211LA: https://211la.org/
  
  
  • • Red Cross Disaster Distress: Call or text 1-800-985-5990
  
  
  • • MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources: Google Drive Spreadsheet
  
  
  • • For those affected by the fires last month, the sign-up window for Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) is February 13-19, which will allow for food benefits of up to $585 for individuals or $1,950 for families.  https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/disaster-calfresh
    • List of CA psychotherapists who are ready and willing to offer pro-bono/reduced-fee services to survivors. Please visit the website below and click on “Wildfire Crisis Resources”: https://mind11.org/
  
  
  • • Wespath has provided a document that has some helpful information for plan participants and resources applicable to anyone impacted by the wind and fires. DOWNLOAD NOW >>
  
  
  
  • Therapy UnScripted has opened up 100 client slots for victims of the fires. These slots are $39-$50 on a pay-what-you-can basis via telehealth. They have immediate availability and we will offer this service for as long as needed. They are an affirming site and welcome all individuals. To get started, contact executive director Michael Anthony Nalepa at StrengthBasedTherapy@gmail.com. He will match the person with a therapist who can best fit their needs. Please mention the fires specifically for this discounted rate.
  • Kaiser has put together an emergency response information page on ways to receive continued care if you were affected by the wildfires. READ MORE >

 

In partnership with FEMA, two (2) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC)s are open as of 01/14/25:

 

• • • DRC #1 (Palisade Fire): Westside Pavilion, 18000 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
  
  
  • DRC #2 (Eaton Fire): Pasadena Convention Ctr, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101.

 

Two additional FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open on Wednesday, 1/15/25:

 

• • • UCLA Research Park West (Palisade Fire; 10850 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064)
  
  
  • Pasadena City College – Community Education Center (Eaton Fire; 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107).

 

Hours of operation for both locations will be 9:00AM to 8:00PM.

 

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