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October 10th is ‘World Mental Health Day.’ Check out our ongoing resources for emotional wellness & support & consider participating in a survey! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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The Mission of the Los Angeles Region Community
Recovery Organization is to identify, coordinate, and offer disaster recovery
resources in affected areas to address disaster-caused recovery needs and
strengthen the resilience of impacted individuals.
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The Regional Long Term Recovery Organization unites a coalition of organizations dedicated to partnering with Los Angeles region communities impacted by disaster.
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2025 LA Fires Resource Special Edition Newsletter
10th Issue, 10/7/2025
Our Partners Support World Mental Health Day!
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Community Members and Recovery Partners, As we observe World Mental Health Day on October 10th, this year’s theme — “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” — carries special meaning for our fire-impacted communities. This theme serves as a special reminder that mental health deserves the same care and attention as physical recovery. Taking care of your mental health, checking in on others, and reaching out for support when needed are all important steps toward healing. You are not alone, and help is always available. This year’s campaign highlights the urgent and ever important need to support the emotional and psychological well-being of people living through crises ~ to include those rebuilding after disasters right here in our local communities. Healing from a fire isn’t just about replacing what was lost, but is also about finding space to process, recover, and reconnect. Below you will find ongoing emotional and mental health resources, along with NEW resources, updates, and opportunities to support your recovery: Resources & Flyers: Please share these links and flyers with anyone who may benefit and encourage them to sign up for our newsletter for future updates. (LARCRO.org) Stay Connected: You can always check our website pages for the latest information: (click the links below)
-Recovery Resources
-Community Resource Guide
-Upcoming Events
-Past newsletters are also available online Survey Opportunity: A partner is collecting feedback through a brief 15-minute Furniture Replacement Survey. Some qualified respondents will receive a gift card for their time. (Please see details below.)
At the bottom of this email, you will see a graph showing common stages of emotional recovery. Wherever you are in your own journey, know that you are not alone. There is also a link to two stories of reslience that may provide hope as you navigate the recovery process. There are many recovery efforts underway. If you already have a Disaster Case Manager, stay in touch for updates and ongoing support. If you don’t and have requested a DCM, someone will reach out to you soon. Take time this week to care for your mental well-being and to check in on those around you. Healing takes time, but no one walks this path alone. With care and community,
Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization
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Mental Health & Wellness
Resources and EventsThese programs are designed to help impacted individuals, families, and communities to strengthen emotional resilience and access professional support. (We included a quick reference list at the bottom to make it easier to save and share.)
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The Disaster Distress Helpline
If you or someone you know is struggling, the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides FREE,
24/7 crisis counseling for disaster survivors.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for immediate support or visit SAMHSA's website.
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Anyone, at any time can call or text/chat 988 Lifeline for confidential and free emotional support for themselves or others.
Call or text 9-8-8. Specialized services are also available for Veterans, Spanish speakers, and the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community. |
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Self Care at Home (or anywhere)
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At Calmura Counseling and Wellness, they believe that healing happens through cultivating safe connection — to ourselves, to others, and to community. Their 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. More information here. |
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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/ |
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FREE courses in the evidenced-based trauma healing Transcendental Meditation technique are available at https://meditate-la.org/ to LA Community Members Displaced by the Fires as well as California First Responders and their families. The David Lynch Foundation is offering this in partnership with the U.S. TM organization. If you or someone you know is a first responder or has been displaced, apply today at https://meditate-la.org/ |
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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. |
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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 |
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In person and Virtual Group Support - Compassion-Based
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Week of Compassion Compassion-Based Support Group:Spiritual Care while Navigating the Trauma of the LA Fires Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM, Oct. 14-Nov.18 Location: South Pasadena Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1316 Lyndon St, South Pasadena, CA Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM, Oct 15 - Nov 19 ONLINE More information Register here |
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Didi Hirsch Counseling Services 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/ |
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NAMI Eaton Fire Peer Support Group
NAMI San Gabriel Valley is launching a monthly peer support group for those affected by the Eaton Fire. These sessions offer a safe space to share experiences and connect with others who understand what recovery feels like.
Every third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (on Zoom)
Click here for meeting details and Zoom link |
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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. |
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Provides 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. More Information here and on their website here. |
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Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic – Pasadena
Hosted by Eaton Health Village in partnership with the Department of Mental Health. Services include medical consultations, medication refills, mental health counseling, vision and dental care, and case management.
Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
Mondays & Wednesdays, 12 PM – 5 PM
Call to make an appointment: 951-595-7032
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Project Hope 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. |
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This graph helps to put the emotional ups and downs of recovery into perspective. Everyone’s path is different, but you may find it reassuring to see that these highs and lows are part of a normal healing process after disaster. |
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Community, resilience and hope are the common themes that surround and unite those impacted by major disaster events, whether we have been directly affected by disaster, have friends and family that have been affected, or worked during a disaster as first responders or recovery workers. By sharing stories of hope and recovery, Strength After Disaster highlights the resilience of individuals and communities while providing a resource for other survivors and responders that may be trying to cope and move forward themselves. |
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Survey: Help our partners
prepare for future disaster support
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Survey: Furniture Loss & ReplacementEmma Churchman , a nationally certified trauma chaplain, and her partners are surveying fire-impacted individuals about furniture loss and replacement needs. A few respondents will receive a $100 gift card as a thank-you for sharing your experiences. This information will aid in future disaster response and support. Scan the QR code or follow this link for more details. |
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Take good care of your mental health ~ these steps and resources are all important to your healing journey and to your long term, sustainable recovery:
~Check in on others
~Reach out for support when needed
You are not alone ~ Help is always available! |
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