Mental Health & Wellness

In tough times, no one stands alone. The recent wildfires have deeply impacted our LA community, leaving many of our neighbors facing unimaginable hardship. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, HOPE is just a call away.

📞 Call the LA County Department of Mental Health’s 24/7 Help Line at 1-800-854-7771 for FREE emotional support, service referrals, and crisis counseling.

💻 Or visit dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/

We’re in this together, LA. Stay strong.
In partnership with @LACDMH.

Shelters & Temporary Housing

City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Shelters:

• Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Has transitioned into a shelter. Showers will be available at Westwood Pool, and the LA Equestrian Center has been activated as a large animal shelter.
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center - 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
  • Activated as a shelter for residents displaced by the Hurst Fire in the Sylmar area.
• Northridge Recreation Center - 18300 Lemarsh St, Northridge, CA 91324
  • Activated as a shelter for LAFD firefighters to rest before resuming fire response operations in the morning.
• El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

List of hotels providing accommodations for evacuees:

• https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/info

Planet Fitness:

• Southern California Planet Fitness locations are offering free gym access to residents and first responders affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Guests can access WiFi, charging stations, showers, locker rooms and other gym resources without a membership beginning immediately, through January 15th.

Animal Relief

Local Animal Shelters for Small Animals:

• El Camino High School - 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367;
  American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter for small animals only
• Agoura Animal Care Center - 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center - 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
• Carson Animal Care Center - 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
• Castaic Animal Care Center - 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
• Downey Animal Care Center - 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
• Lancaster Animal Care Center - 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
• Palmdale Animal Care Center - 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Local Animal Shelters for Large Animals:

• Pomona Fairplex - 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
• Industry Hills Expo - 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
• LA Equestrian - 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
• Castaic Animal Care Center - 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384

Donate to Relief Organizations

Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships: The Mayor will soon announce that all recovery funds will be directed to one of three key organizations:

• CCF’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
• LA Fire Department Fund
• American Red Cross
• International Medical Corps

Stay Informed

Wildfire Information:

• California hotline: 1-800-634-0222
• Register for NotifyLA for local alerts: NotifyLA.org
• Live updates:
  • https://www.listoscalifornia.org/
  • https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
  • https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
• Download app: Watch Duty

Emergency Alerts & Apps: Download apps like FEMA, Red Cross, or your local emergency services app to receive real-time alerts on wildfire conditions and evacuation updates.

Social Media & Websites: Follow local fire departments and emergency management agencies on social media for up-to-date information.

Safety Tips

• Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include essentials such as water, food, medications, a flashlight, phone charger, and important documents.
• Evacuate by Car if Possible: If you need to evacuate, use your car if safe. If you don’t have a car, contact local authorities or shelters for transportation assistance.
• To request assistance on the road: https://LACity.gov/My311 or call 3-1-1
• Power outages: https://LADWP.com/Outages or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397)
• Real time evacuation and shelter information: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
  • To see a map of Evacuation warnings and orders, visit: https://protect.genasys.com
• For more information on evacuation visit https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/