Crisis Counseling Assistance is Available to LA County Wildfire Survivors
Crisis Counseling Assistance is Available to LA County Wildfire Survivors LOS ANGELES – If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stress, or hopelessness, you are not alone. Help is available for disaster survivors experiencing emotional distress following the wildfires. The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program is a federally funded program administered by FEMA which has been activated for disaster survivors in Los Angeles County. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is working with FEMA through an interagency agreement to provide crisis counseling with support services assistance for those impacted by the fires. If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires, do not hesitate to reach out for mental health support and resources 24/7. Visit Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health or call the mental health helpline at 800-854-7771. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health does not discriminate on the basis of disability
Disaster Causing You Stress? Free Crisis Counseling Available
Disaster Causing You Stress? Free Crisis Counseling Available Disasters can take an emotional toll on your well-being. To ensure that survivors of Tropical Storm Helene have essential support in challenging times, the State of Tennessee and FEMA are offering free and confidential crisis counseling and mental health support. Survivors who live or work in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties can get help regardless of their eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA’s crisis counseling program offers mental health services and training activities to help disaster survivors manage stress, process trauma, cope with their experiences and losses
Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Resources for Helene Survivors
Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Resources for Helene Survivors RALEIGH, N.C. - FEMA and the state recognize the immense emotional toll disasters can have on individuals and families and is providing free resources to help Helene survivors access free crisis counseling and mental health support. In coordination with state governments, FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program offers mental health services and training activities to help disaster survivors manage stress, cope with their experiences and connect with additional resources. These services are provided at no cost to survivors affected by the disaster and are delivered in accessible locations, including survivors’ homes, shelters, temporary living sites