2025 LA Fires
Recovery Resources
Resources for the 2025 LA Fires
Use the following links to access resources related to the LA Fires. Check back often as the list will be updated when new information becomes available.
Essential Resources:
2025 LA Fires Community Resource Guide
Newsletter Archive - Recovery Resource Newsletters
Step-by-Step Action Plan For Wildfire Impacted Households
LA County Recovers — Debris Removal, Fire Maps, & More
Recovery Events
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Community Resource Newsletter
Emotional Support Resources
Insurance Resources
Financial Resources
Legal Resources
Job Resources for Survivors
Home Reconstruction & Cleanup Resources
Household Resources
Additional Resources
Learning Resources
Emotional Recovery Process
Housing & Support Services
Free Legal Help After a Disaster
Social media accounts to follow
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
Evacuation Preparedness Information
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Emotional Support Resources
At Calmura Counseling and Wellness, we believe that healing happens through cultivating safe connection — to ourselves, to others, and to community. Our center was founded with a simple but powerful idea: to support emotional well-being and strengthen community resilience by offering consistent, compassionate, and personalized care.
We offer trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and children. Every person’s journey is unique, and so must be our approach. We tailor each therapeutic experience to meet the specific needs of the people we serve, creating a nurturing environment where healing, growth and intentionality can begin to take root.
Accessibility matters to us. We are committed to providing comprehensive affordable care, ensuring that support is within reach for those who seek it. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, relationship issues, family dynamics, or the impacts of trauma, our team is here to walk alongside you with expertise, compassion, and respect — we understand. More info here.
Calmura Counseling and Wellness
Disaster Distress Helpline
1 (800) 985-5990
Some people may have a hard time coping with difficult emotions, whether adults or children. Learn the warning signs for disaster-related distress.
You can also call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1 (800) 985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 for emotional support and resources—you don't have to go through a disaster alone!
For more than 65 years, Project HOPE has been on the front lines of the world’s greatest health challenges.
They created this pocket toolkit to help you regulate stress in real time – especially in high-pressure moments like heavy traffic, long days, or emotional overwhelm.
Brought to you by the Youth Advisory Board (YAB), the goal of the Mind Your Mind Initiative is to destigmatize and redefine conversations around mental health and provide resources for teens. The board is comprised of 13 teens from around the Los Angeles area. Scan the QR codes for more information or to watch their podcast here.
Didi Hirsch provides a broad range of free services designed to support individuals and communities impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. No matter where you are on your journey, or how you were impacted, please check to see how they might help you: https://didihirsch.org/wildfire-recovery-services/
For families with teenagers who may be struggling but are not able to communicate about their fears and worries with adults, Teen Line. Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health:
1-800-852-8336
Provide no-cost, compassionate behavioral health and crisis support services to individuals and communities across all 58 counties in California. Whether you’re navigating a personal challenge, recovering from a natural disaster, or simply need someone to talk to, we’re here – day in and day out – to offer guidance, healing, and human connection.
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Located in Pasadena, Foothill Flourish will provide 10 therapy sessions at no cost for those who have been directly affected by the Eaton fire,—because your mental well-being matters. Click here to get started.
Insurance Resources
United Policyholders informs policyholders and advocates for fair insurance practices.
They are a useful information resource and a respected voice for consumers of all types of insurance.
Visit their website for more information.
Financial Resources
The Accelerator Fund is for homeowners affected by either the Pacific Palisades or Eaton Canyon wildfires. This opportunity is open to low to moderate-income households demonstrating a specific financial barrier to the next steps.
It provides grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners overcome obstacles and move forward with their repair or rebuild process (eg to cover expenses insurance and FEMA often don’t, such as permitting fees, legal or title issues, environmental testing, utility connection delays, contractor deposits, and much more.)
If you are applying late due to emotional or mental trauma surrounding the fires which prevented you from applying; or you were taking care of a family member who was medically impaired by the fires; or you were out of the country for a significant amount of time during the fires, you can still apply and must submit a request for exception letter in order to apply. Receive additional disaster assistance information at sba.gov/disaster.
To find a local center near you, visit appointment.sba.gov/schedule.
Applicants may call the SBA Customer Service Center with questions regarding their application at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
Learn more and apply at sba.gov/disaster.
The CalAssist Mortgage Fund is a State program that provides much-needed relief from mortgage payments for displaced families whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable by a California disaster such as the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire.
Residents may be eligible if their primary residence was destroyed or is uninhabitable due to a qualified disaster from 1/1/2023 through 1/8/2025, they meet program income limits, they have a mortgage or reverse mortgage, and they own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units). If they qualify and are selected, the Fund will pay three months of mortgage payments, up to a maximum of $20,000. Funds never have to be repaid and it’s free to apply. Grants will be paid directly to their mortgage servicer.
Funds are limited and applications will be reviewed in the order received.
The Assessor’s Office can provide support in reassessing home value after a disaster as well as tax write offs for items not covered by insurance.
Freddie Mac Mortgages may be eligible for mortgage payment forbearance for up to 12 months.
Zero-interest zero-fee loans
Personal Loans of up to $15,000 are available for people who meet our standard eligibility requirements and have two qualified guarantors.
Personal Loans of up to $7,500 are available for people with one guarantor.
Final loan amounts are at the discretion of the JFLA loan committee.
Disaster Aid for Host Families (DAHF) Program is funded in part by a grant from the American Red Cross to Support Households offering housing to individuals and families displaced by the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.
Eligible households can receive financial support for 3-months of $150 per person each month, with a maximum of $750, depending on the size of the displaced family they are accomodating.
Hosts may qualify for an additional 3-months of assistance at the end of the initial period.
State of California Franchise Tax Board provides tax filing information including how and when to file.
Fannie Mae Here2Help provides trained HUD certified counselors who can guide with multiple financial and mortgage issues
Californians served by DFPI oversight on financial service providers; enforcing laws and regulations; promoting innovation and fair and honest business practices; enhancing consumer awareness; and protecting consumers by preventing potential marketplace risks, fraud, and abuse.
Legal Resources
Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles provides free legal assistance to low-income and older Los Angeles residents with fire and disaster related issues.
For our toll free Disaster Legal Help Hotline,
call (800-870-0732).
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Pepperdine Disaster ClinicNeighbors who would like to meet with a Disaster Relief Clinic attorney or team of supervised law students may complete this form.
A staff attorney or law student will respond to each request timely, and filling out this form does not create an attorney-client relationship
In response to the devastating fires that have impacted so many in the Los Angeles area, the Pepperdine Caruso Law Legal Clinics launched pro bono disaster response programs to support neighbors in need and lawyers looking to serve them. These events are open to the public and recordings of online sessions will be available after the event. For additional disaster support resources, please visit the Wildfire Community Support webpage.
Visit website to learn more
Phone: (310) 506-7449
Email: clinicallaw@pepperdine.edu
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved – leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. LAFLA provides free, high-quality legal services.
Assisting with housing, family law, bankruptcy/consumer debt, probate, civil matters, public benefits, expungements, and other issues. Open to all individuals who need legal assistance but lack the resources to hire an attorney.
Bet Tzedek provides LA’s communities with access to the resources and tools they need to navigate their legal journey and seek justice.
Job Resources for Survivors
See our Partner Job Postings for open positions with our partner organizations.
Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program
The Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program (Program) provides immediate hiring and training support for impacted and dislocated workers from the January 2025 windstorms and wildfires with the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the region’s America’s Job Centers of California.
Home Reconstruction & Cleanup Resources
HPP Cares is designed to provide capital, leverage private capital, and provide other forms of financial assistance for the rapid deployment of low- and zero-emission products, technologies, and services; and does not take deposits other than deposits from repayments and other revenue received from financial assistance using grant funds. FAQs
Hope Crisis Response Network (HCRN) and our rebuilding project, Hope City, are rebuilding homes for fire survivors who were uninsured or underinsured at the time of the fire. We will be using a mix of volunteer labor and trade subcontractors to complete these homes.
Contaminant Level Evaluation and Assessment for Neighborhoods (CLEAN) is a rapid response soil testing program from the University of Southern California. The CLEAN project is free to participants. Anyone in Los Angeles who is concerned about the impacts of the fires on soil may participate in this program, at no cost.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering residential soil lead testing in the area downwind of the Eaton Fire. This program is expected to run through December of 2025. Follow the link below to view the priority area.
Smoke remediation
Smoke remediation for Altadena and Pasadena renters and homeowners whose homes have been affected by the Eaton Fire from smoke and/or ash damage. Services include:
Structural remediation (this does not include HVAC cleaning)
Personal item/property remediation
Air Purifier Donation
In response to the January 2025 wildfires, a collaborative task force of government agencies and academic partners was established to assess potential impacts on air, water, soil, and human health in Los Angeles County. Through ongoing monitoring efforts, the task force aims to track environmental changes, identify potential risks, and support actions that protect communities.
The Foothill Catalog is a collection of pre-approved home designs for displaced residents to rebuild quickly and affordably, while retaining their community identity and local architectural character.
Household Resources
Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. ReStores are not like other thrift stores.
ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items like used furniture and building materials from area landfills.
Calculate your rebuild budget:
This calculator gives you a rough idea of your building budget. Adjust the inputs to see what’s possible.
For free, personalized recovery guidance and more tools like this, join the early waitlist for the PostFire portal - it walks you through every step of recovery with expert support.
Document your home and everything in it
Turn your photos, videos and receipts into a smart home inventory list in minutes. Bevel is a home inventory tool that helps homeowners document their belongings for insurance purposes. They use AI to make the process faster and more comprehensive.
Additional Resources
211 LA is the central source for providing information and referrals for emergencies, health and human services, and shelter in LA County. Their 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
LA-focused app to help people navigate every aspect of fire relief, including applying for federal, state and local government assistance; making insurance claims; temporary and permanent housing solutions; income loss mitigation; and other critical services.
LA County Joint Information Center (JIC) Newsletter Sign-Up
The LA County Joint Information Center shares regular updates regarding services, programs, and opportunities for survivors as they navigate the long-term recovery process. This is an excellent resource to remain aware of what services partners are providing. Below are instructions for subscribing and screenshots with guidance.
Click the button below and select “email” then enter your email address.
On the next page, there is an OPTION to create an account (it is not required). Click Submit.
On this page select the mailing list you want. In the pop up menu, scroll to Main topic - “Chief Executive Office”,
Then scroll down to: Sub topic - ”CEO January 2025 Wildfires”
Opt-In - “CEO - Coordinated Joint Information Center Daily Update”Click Submit.
Learning Resources
Managing My Disaster Recovery (MMDR) Workshops
2025 LA Fires Regional Long Term Recovery
We invite all “Major/Destroyed” Households to participate.
Transitioning to Recovery:
• Fast-track, empower and understand how to navigate your recovery
• Learn from a seasoned disaster case manager
• Engage in exercises to develop a healthy recovery mindset
• Organize your paperwork with helpful worksheets and tools provided
• Develop & prioritize your “disaster recovery plan” based on your needs
• Access resources designed to aid in your recovery
• Connect and collaborate with other fire survivors
Recovery Tools Workshops (RTWs)
Recovery Tools Workshops are a series of nine skill-based trainings developed by National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) members. They are designed to equip local communities with the best tools and practices for organizing and operating long-term recovery efforts after a disaster.
Each workshop focuses on a core area of disaster recovery—from volunteer and donation management to emotional and spiritual care, construction oversight, communications, and more.
Social media accounts to follow
Fire Departments
LA County Fire Department, Public Information Office
@LACoFDPIO
LA County Fire Department
@LACoFD
LA County Fire Incident Alerts
@LACFD
Los Angeles Fire Department
@LAFD
Law Enforcement
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
@LASDHQ
Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters
@LAPDHQ
LA County Emergency Management
LA County Office of Emergency Management
@ReadyLACounty
211 LA shares information from all of the above accounts and provides resource updates.
@211LACounty