The Grief Circle: A Free Virtual Support Group for Those Directly by the LA Wildfires

Meets every Saturday starting February 1 from 9:30-10:45am PST

A weekly virtual drop-in support group for those directly affected by the fires in LA. The goal is to create a space where vulnerability is met with compassion, and where each participant feels heard, seen, and valued.

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Virtual LA Grief Support Gatherings with Grief Therapist Claire Bidwell Smith

Meets every Tuesday at 4:00pm PST 

Share and connect with others who are grieving the devastation at this weekly drop-in support group for those directly affected by the fires in LA. Learn more and register here.

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LA Fire Support Group for Women of Color

Meets every Wednesday at 3:00pm PST 

Join this weekly support group for women of color who are navigating the aftermath of the LA wildfires. Led by wellness practitioner Shanetta McDonald, this space will include meditations, somatic movement, and group discussions.

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My Grief Angels: Free Virtual Peer-led Grief Support for Those Who Lost Loves Ones or Homes in LA Wildfires

Ongoing dates

Led by volunteers of the non-profit My Grief Angels, this support group connects individuals who have lost loved ones or homes, fostering a safe environment for healing and shared experiences among peers.

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Good Grief: Fire Survivor Support Group

Six-week session begins Tuesday, February 25 from 6:30-8:00pm PST

To RSVP, please reach out to Cynthia Pygin at 626-840-7478.

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Online Wildfire Home Loss Process Group

Every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm PST

This a free group for those who have lost their homes in the January Wildfires in and around Los Angeles. We will navigate the complexity of loss, grief, traumatic shock, and the many other material and psychological losses in a safe and compassionate space.

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Los Angeles FIRE Evacuation Animal Services Hotline

If you have lost your pets due to the wildfires and are needing assistance to find them, please call the Los Angeles FIRE Evacuation Animal Services Hotline at 213-270-8155. 

Pasadena Humane Society

Seeking those who are able to foster a dog or a cat for at least one week; email foster@pasadenahumane.org if interested.

Sante D’Or Foundation

Currently in need of temporary fosters for displaced cats.

Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends has two locations to provide dog and cat food to the community. Both will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. no appointment required.

Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
1845 Pontius Avenue, Los Angeles 90025  

Best Friends Clinic
17411 Chatsworth St, Suite #100, Granada Hills, CA 91344

LA Animal Services

In urgent need of fosters and adopters. Adoption fees waived through Sunday, Jan. 12. 

Frantz Law Group

Phone: 866-535-8347 

Services Offered: Legal assistance regarding personal property damage, landscaping and forestry damage, emotional distress, personal injury, loss of personal or business income, and wrongful death. 

United Policy Holders 

Services Offered: Educational insurance roadmaps and advocacy 

Talking to Kids About the Fires in Los Angeles — OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center

Talking to Kids About the Fires in Los Angeles (simplified) — OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center

Addressing the Wildfires: A Resource Guide for Caregivers and Educators — UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence

Preparing Children after a Wildfire Damages Your Community — The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

How to Talk to Friends and Family About the Devastation of the Wildfires — Los Angeles Times

Psychological First Aid (PFA) for The Community Helping Each Other: Helping Those Around You in Times of Disaster — County of Los Angeles Public Health

Mutual Aid LA Network Resource Guide

This is an ongoing list of resources available to those affected by the LA fires that lists shelters, animal boarding, donation drop-off zones, free item distribution, and more. Updated regularly.

Rotary District 5280 Wildfire Resources

This is an ongoing list of Rotary members providing services and assistance to the Los Angeles community — from lodging to transportation to meal services.

Nurture and Flow

Andrea Weaver is a birth doula and owner of Nurture and Flow who is currently offering free virtual childbirth classes and essential bags to expecting or postpartum families impacted by the wildfires.

Red Cross for LA Wildfires

Phone: 800-733-2767 

Services Offered: shelter, food, clothing, toiletry items, clean-up items, help in obtaining prescription refills or medical equipment, mental health support, and referrals to organizations that help with long-term needs.  

The Salvation Army (Southern California Edition) 

Phone: 562-264-3600 

Services Offered: Emergency food assistance 

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline

Phone: 800-985-5990 

Services Provided: Disaster Distress Hotline

National Crisis Lifeline 

Contact information: Call 988, Text 988, or Chat at 988lifeline.org 

Services Provided: Crisis Counseling and Support Crisis Line 

American Psychiatric Association – Coping After Disaster 

Phone:  202-559-3900 

Email: apa@psych.org 

Services Provided: Referrals and education  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Phone: 800-232-4636 

Services: Referrals and Psychoeducation   

Access Center

Phone: 800-854-7771   

Services Offered: Screening, Assessment, Referral, Crisis Counseling  

SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration   

Phone: 1-800-985-5990  

Services Offered: Crisis counseling, Information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families, Referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support and Healthy coping tips 

Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization

Services Offered: Disaster Case Management and Disaster Distress Information

ICF Los Angeles Charter Chapter

Services offered: Pro-bono coaching services for those affected by the 2025 California Fires, Coaches have specialization in: rebuilding after a loss, processing and releasing grief, resilience and recovery and trauma-informed support.

Pro Bono Therapy in Los Angeles Guide

A comprehensive resource with over 500 mental health professionals offering free therapy sessions for people impacted by the wildfires. Updated regularly. 

Child Therapy Center of Los Angeles

Phone: (424) 268-2762

Services Offered: Free therapy for families who lost their homes in the recent California fires 

To apply, please email hello@childtherapycenterla.com

Magnolia House

Phone: 310-299-8470

Services offered: Free telehealth program designed to address the immediate mental health needs of residents and first responders within our cancer care community. 

To learn more, please email: magnoliahouse@towercancer.org

Maple Counseling

Phone: 310-271-9999

Offering 6 free therapy sessions for all individuals impacted by the wildfires with ongoing support or referrals for those who wish to continue. Call to schedule.

Terapia Gratuita en Español

Terapia pro bono para sobrevivientes de los incendios en Los Ángeles. Para ser asignado a un proveedor, llame al (818) 239-5974 o consulte esta lista a continuación.

211 LA Emergency Airbnb Support

Westwood Recreation Center

Phone: (310) 473-3610

1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles 

Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Phone: (818) 595-7500

300 E. Green St, Pasadena 

El Camino Real Charter High School

Phone: (818) 595-7500

5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills 

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center

Phone: (818) 834-5172

10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 

Sepulveda Recreation Center

Phone: (818) 893-3700

8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City 

Los Angeles County Public Health

Phone: (833) 540-0473

Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

California Community Foundation

Provides disaster care and offers critical assistance to individuals and families in need, including aging populations, single parents, immigrants, and others.

Calfire Benevolent Foundation

Provides financial assistance for the public good, by participating with burn centers and providing disaster relief throughout the state of California to relieve the burden on families.

Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization (LARCRO)

Provides disaster case management.

Habitat for Humanity 

Team Rubicon

Phone: 310-640-8787

Provides disaster response and long-term recovery for communities in need.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank 

1734 East 41st Street Los Angeles, CA 90058  

Phone: (323) 234-3030 

Services Offered: distribute food and other essentials to children, seniors, families, and other individuals in need. 

Food Pantries.org

Services Offered: Directory of Food Banks, Soup Kitchens, and non-profit organizations committed to fighting hunger. 

World Central Kitchen

Phone: (202) 844-6330 

Services Offered: Emergency food relief 

FEMA   

Phone: (800) 621-3362  

Services Offered: Disaster Assistance, Grants, and referrals