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Respiratory Health and Mental Health Resources 

Suggestions and resources to help you stay physically and mentally healthy in and after a wildfire event.

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Immediate Services 

Hotlines

  1. 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

  2.  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.

  3.  CALHope Warmline: Free peer counseling. Call or Text (833) 317-4673.

  4.  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.

Personal Care Post-Fire

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Nasal Care

  • Use a neti pot or a saline spray to clean out nasal area

  • Using a Saline Nasal Spray

  • Rinsing Your Sinuses with a Neti Pot

  • Breathing in Steam with Thyme

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Diet

  • Eat Fermented Foods

  • Drink LOTS of Water

  • Drink Hot Liquids

  • Loading Your Diet with Ginger

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Vitamins

  • Receive a Vitamin Rich IV Drip​

  • Increase your Vitamin C Intake

  • Up your Glutathione Levels

Mental Health Resources

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Listos California

Listos California has free materials in many languages that you can use and share to promote disaster preparedness in your home and community.

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Trauma- Informed Toolkit

Trauma-Informed Toolkit supports and complements educators’ knowledge and skillset in implementing trauma-informed approaches in educational settings.

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BrightLife Kids

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.

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Psychological First Aid

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.

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First Aid for Your Mind

 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

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