The intent of this page is to provide resources to families for general support, how to navigate the fragile process of moving forward, and how to help support your youth. Resources are provided for families to review, and request help through, if needed.
Emotional Support
The physical destruction from wildfires is apparent. The emotional and psychological impacts of wildfires are often less visible but can cause a great extent of damage to a family’s well-being if left unaddressed. This section provides information and resources for emotional and psychological support after a disaster.
- Disaster Distress Helpline Information
- Guidelines for Parents Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires (Guía Para Padres Con Hijos Que Han Sido Afectados por Incendios)
- Strategies for EMS & First Responder Families
- Evacuation Activities for Youth
- Green Cross – Standards of Care
- Media Coverage Tips For Parents (Los Incendios y su Cobertura en las Noticias: Recomendaciones para los Padres)
- Psychological First Aid
Grief Assistance for Youth
- Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
- Helping School-Aged Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
- Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
General Support Information
For information on emergency evacuation of pets and other animals, click here:
To learn more information about federal support options, click here: