Wellness Committee
Providing wellness resources and events to Eaton Fire survivors and supporters.
Disaster Distress Helpline
If you are in immediate crisis, please call 988 or the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
Our mission is to offer restorative solutions and ongoing support for recovery that respects the dignity of each individual.
How Wellness Works
When you need someone to talk to, a space to heal,
or help navigating grief, we’re here.
1
Recognize the need
A survivor recognizes they need a community, therapist, or a healing space or event.
2
Find What's Available
We provide a central place to discover wellness resources, events, and support groups offered by our partner organizations.
3
Begin Healing
You choose the resources that feel right for you and connect directly with the organizations providing them.
Therapy Resources
Find a therapist who fits your needs, your language and your budget.
Alter Care Line
Free sessions
6 free sessions
Spanish
LGBTQIA+
Phone:
(213) 561-6622
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Free sessions
6 free sessions
Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Armenian, Tagalog, ASL
Trauma-informed care, Culturally relevant services for BIPOC
Phone:
(310) 390-8896
Foothill Family Services
Free sessions
10 free sessions
Spanish
Trauma-informed care, Culturally relevant services for BIPOC
Phone:
(626) 993-3000
Fully Alive Community Health (FACH)
Free sessions
Ongoing free sessions
Mandarin
Phone:
(626) 360-0800
Maple Counseling
Sliding scale
Sliding scale
Spanish
LGBTQIA+
Phone:
(310) 271-9999
Rose City Center
Reduced rate
8 reduced-rate sessions
LGBTQIA+, Culturally relevant services for BIPOC
Phone:
(626) 793-8609
Sycamores
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal required
Spanish
Trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+
Phone:
(844) 222-2377
The Planted Brain, Inc.
Sliding scale
Sliding scale
Trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+
Phone:
(626) 219-2948
Who Can Use This Resource?
These resources are for anyone impacted by the Eaton Fire, including survivors, families, and community members. Support is also available for the helpers and providers who are on the front lines of the recovery effort.
What Kind of Help is Available?
Free Therapy & Counseling: Access to free or low-cost individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
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Support Groups: Connect with others through peer support groups and grief counseling.
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Wellness Activities: Participate in restorative events like movement and art workshops, sound baths, and meditative practices.
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Spiritual & Pastoral Care: Find spiritual support, prayer, and a listening ear.
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Community Events: Join community dinners, healing circles, and holiday gatherings to foster connection and joy.
What This Is Not For
We are not a crisis hotline or a disaster case management service. If you are in immediate crisis, please call 988 or the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
Wellness Committee Directory
Healing Arts, Mental Health, Art, Movement, Health Clinics, Community Meals
Altadena Healing Village
A free monthly wellness clinic for fire-affected residents, held on the second Sunday of each month. Services vary by event and can include massage, acupuncture, mental health support, art therapy, sound healing, yoga, and medical exams.
Movement, Workshops, Healing Arts
BEtter with Kelly Etter
Nervous system regulation, resilience coaching, and Pilates-informed movement for people dealing with stress, pain, burnout, or major life changes. Sessions are offered one on one and in workshops, mostly online with some in-person community programs.
Free Therapy, Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Mental Health, Youth Programs
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Six free sessions with a therapist for all LA wildfire survivors, including children, whether or not you lost a home. Bilingual Spanish and Armenian therapists are available, with translation for other languages.
Peer Support, Community Gatherings
Extreme Weather Survivors
A nationwide community of people harmed by disasters, offering monthly online conversations with other survivors and mental health experts. A peer support program also pairs survivors with trained mentors who have been through similar experiences.
Free Therapy, Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Youth Programs, Community Gatherings
Foothill Family Services
Its Eaton Bloom Project offers 10 free therapy sessions for each person affected by the fire. The program also runs Around the Table Cafes, couples workshops, and service learning for youth.
Mental Health, Peer Support, Workshops, Financial Aid
Heritage Clinic & United Mental Health Promoters
Supports adults 65 and older with community wellness events, resource navigation, and friendly visits for those feeling isolated. Limited safety net funding is available for eligible participants facing financial hardship.
Sliding Scale Therapy, Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Child Therapy, Family Therapy
Maple Counseling
Weekly counseling for individuals, couples, families, teens, and kids on a sliding scale, in person or by telehealth. If it is not the right fit, the team offers free help finding other mental health care.
Free Therapy, Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief Support, Workshops, Healing Arts, Art, Community Gatherings, Financial Aid
Stars
Free individual mental health services and a support group for fire survivors, plus a weekly food distribution on Tuesday afternoons. Stars also supports Pasadena-area youth through mentorship and education.
Couples Counseling, Mental Health, Workshops, Peer Support, Spiritual Support, Youth Programs, Financial Aid, Community Gatherings
StrongHome Network
Strengthens families through marriage and relationship support, youth development, personal growth, and community wellness programs. It also provides crisis response services for individuals and families.
Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief Support, Mental Health, Peer Support
Sycamores
One of Southern California's largest behavioral health and child welfare nonprofits, offering mental health treatment, psychiatry, crisis services, and family support. Services are for people with Medi-Cal.
Sliding Scale Therapy, Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief Support, Mental Health, Movement
The Planted Brain
Uses therapeutic gardening and nature-based healing to make mental health care more accessible. Hands-on work with plants supports stress relief, emotional processing, and community connection.
FAQs
Free or low-cost therapy for Eaton Fire survivors is available through Eaton Fire Collaborative wellness partners including Alter Care Line (6 free sessions), Foothill Family Services (10 free sessions), ICNA Relief (12 free sessions), Fully Alive Community Health (ongoing free sessions), and Maple Counseling and Rose City Center at reduced rates.
Yes. Eaton Fire Collaborative wellness partners offer counseling in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Armenian, Tagalog and ASL, including through Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and Alter Care Line.
The Eaton Fire Collaborative's wellness resources are open to anyone impacted by the Eaton Fire, including survivors, families and community members, as well as the helpers and providers working on the front lines of recovery.
If you are in immediate crisis, call 988 or the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. The Eaton Fire Collaborative's Wellness Committee is not a crisis hotline.