Resources
The recent wildfires in Southern California have caused significant disruption and heartache for many of our cherished communities, displacing families and altering lives in ways we can hardly comprehend. The demand for behavioral health and nonprofit services has surged to unprecedented levels, yet in the face of such adversity, we are inspired by the remarkable resilience of our community members who remain dedicated to offering vital support.
In response, the California Behavioral Health Association (CBHA) is honored to introduce our Wildfire Resource Guide, crafted in collaboration with the esteemed office of Assemblymember John Harabedian. This essential resource underscores our steadfast dedication to equipping behavioral health providers and human services organizations with the necessary tools and insights to effectively navigate the challenges brought on by these wildfire-related crises.
The guide includes:
- Best practices from member organizations who have faced these challenges firsthand
- Funding opportunities to support recovery efforts
- Practical resources for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
CBHA, alongside other community partners wrote a joint letter to state partners conveying the urgent needs of community-based providers whose clients, staff, and facilities were severely impacted by the recent Los Angeles fires.
Please click here to read the submitted letter.
To help those affected by the Southern CA Wildfires, CBHA has been working diligently to cultivate housing and well-being resources tailored to the immediate and long-term needs of wildfire survivors. These resources are available to assist with housing stability, mental health support, and access to essential services.
We encourage you to share these resources with your networks to ensure they reach those who need them most. Together, we can amplify our collective efforts to provide relief and hope to our community members.
- Wildfire Information and Resources - NAMI California
- California Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Assistance
- Airbnb Temporary Housing
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development Resources
- 988 Lifeline
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
- A guide to managing stress
- Tips for Survivors: Coping With Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event (CDC)
- List of mental health resources by county
- California Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resources
- Wildfire & Disaster Relief
- Recovering After a Fire
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Behavioral Health Response
- HHS emPOWER Map
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Helping Older Adults After Disasters: A Guide to Providing Support
- Eldercare Locator
- Map of Current Fires
- California Office of Emergency Services
- Cal Fire preparedness guide
- Cal Fire emergency supply kit checklist