Respiratory Health and Mental Health Resources
Suggestions and resources to help you stay physically and mentally healthy during this time.
Immediate Services
Hotlines
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SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
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LA Crisis Text Line: A team of live, trained Crisis Counselors who provide free, 24/7 support and information for any type of crisis. Text "LA" to 741741.
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CALHope Warmline: Free peer counseling. Call or Text (833) 317-4673.
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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you are struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call (800) 273-8255 or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Tips
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Use a neti pot or at least a saline spray to clean out nasal area
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Eat Fermented Foods
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Drinking LOTS of Water
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Drinking Hot Liquids
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Using a Saline Nasal Spray
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Rinsing Your Sinuses with a Neti Pot
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Breathing in Steam with Thyme
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Receiving a Vitamin Rich IV Drip
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Loading Your Diet with Ginger
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Increasing Your Vitamin C Intake
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Upping Your Glutathione Levels
Aromatic Herbs
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Chamomile
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Thyme
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Mint
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Melissa
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Lavender
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Catnip
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Sage
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Eucalyptus
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Western Red Cedar
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Pine
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Elderflower
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Rose
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Tulsi
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Citrus Peel
Resources for smoke and air quality health
Herbal remedies to strengthen your respiratory system and protect your lungs.
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At home tea recipe to help the body combat smoke inhalation.
A natural detox guide to help to body expel foreign particles and restore your health.
Click above to access LA County Emergency Health Recommendations
Reminder to take breaks from the news!
Protect your mental health and reconnect with your support network. If anyone impacted by the Wildfires is in need of Trauma Therapy, there are local therapists offering free sessions and support groups.
Mental Health Services
Hope Therapy Community Counseling Center
Six Free Therapy Sessions & Reduced Fee for continued therapy.
Southern California Counseling Center
Southern California Counseling Center. Email frontdesk@sccclink.com
The Processing Wellness Collective
Short-Term Pro Bono Therapy Sessions.
So Cal Individual, Family & Trauma Therapy
Free & Reduced Fee Services.
Email intake@socal-ift.com
Individual Therapists Offering Support
Spreadsheet of individual therapists offering free sessions and support found here.
Additional Mental Health Resources
Listos California has free materials in many languages that you can use and share to promote disaster preparedness in your home and community.
Trauma-Informed Toolkit supports and complements educators’ knowledge and skillset in implementing trauma-informed approaches in educational settings.
Personalized support for California families. Kids ages 0–12 get free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and more.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism.
To help Californians better understand what we each can do to strengthen ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities, Listos California has created a First Aid Kit for Your Mind with five simple steps for protecting your mental well-being