Coping with a disaster can be difficult. You are not alone. Stress, anxiety, and depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster for both children and adults.  Getting help as soon as possible is the best way to protect your long-term mental health.

Services are available to help you and others cope with reactions or feelings during or after a disaster. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, please reach out now for help:

Mental Health Help Line:  Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to find immediate help or access local mental health services.  This 24/7 multilingual LA County hotline also enables disaster victims to receive screening, assessment, referrals and crisis counseling over the telephone.