Palisades Seniors Luncheon Event: 10/30/25 @ 12:30p-3p

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.

2025 Palisades Fire Special Event: Seniors Luncheon on 10/30/25 - hosted by the Pali LTRG at the American Legion!

Regarding: A Message and an Invitation to all Pacific Palisades Seniors - 10/30/25 Luncheon Event Hosted by the Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group (Pali LTRG)

To All Palisades Seniors from the Pacific Palisades Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG),

Because we’ve all had enough “tricks” this year, the Pali LTRG invites Seniors within the Palisades to come together for a heartwarming “Treat or Treat” celebration—an afternoon of good food, great company, and valuable recovery resources designed to uplift and support our senior community.

Enjoy a delicious lunch, connect with friends and neighbors, and hear inspiring stories from local fire survivors who continue to rebuild with courage and hope.

DETAILS:
RSVP required - email: events@PaliLTRG.org
More info at: https://paliltrg.org/

Pali LTRG - Seniors Luncheon & Information
Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: American Legion Post 283
15247 La Cruz Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Free to Palisades Seniors - Space limited to 150

RSVP required - email: events@PaliLTRG.org
More info at: https://paliltrg.org/

Representatives from 211 LA, CalPac United Methodist Church, CORE, Jewish Family Services Los Angeles, The Salvation Army, The Wylie Center and other partner organizations will share helpful recovery information and answer your questions.

Disaster Case Managers will be present to assist with ongoing support for those most in need.

About Pali LTRG: The Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) was formed following the Palisades Fire to ensure that no neighbor is left behind on the road to recovery. Our community-led mission focuses on supporting households most in need as we restore our homes and renew the spirit of the Pacific Palisades.

~ Healing from a fire isn’t just about replacing what was lost ~ healing is also about finding space to process, recover, and reconnect ~

Please also see below for more information related to the 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.

Below you will find ongoing emotional and mental health resources 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

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 are many recovery efforts underway. If you already have a Disaster Case Manager, stay in touch for updates and ongoing support. If you have requested a DCM, someone will reach out to you soon.

Take time this weekend to care for your mental well-being, reach out to each other, and check in on those around you. Healing takes time, and no one walks this path alone.

With care, grace, and community,
Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization (LARCRO)

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Mental Health & Wellness
Resources and Events

These 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.)

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.

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.

Self Care at Home (or anywhere)

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.

If you still feel confused, angry, numb — or you're not sure what to feel — that’s okay. Some days may feel better, others may feel like going backwards.

This site offers small ways forward. Explore and take what you need. And if a little voice in your head says, “I’m not sure this will help,” that’s natural.

These resources will be here when you’re ready — even a small step can bring steadiness, even peace.

wellbeing.teampalisades.org

Click Here for Resources!

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/

In person and Virtual Group Support - Compassion-Based

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

Ongoing Services

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quick Reference List

Disaster Distress Helpline - Call 1-800-985-5990
988 Lifeline - Call or text 9-8-8
Calmura Counseling and Wellness
Team Palisades Wellbeing
Meditate-LA
Mind Your Mind (teens)
Teen Line (teens)
Week of Compassion
Didi Hirsch
Foothill Flourish
Alter Care Line
Project Hope

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!