LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Wildfire has taken a great toll on so many in our region, and Sulphur Fire Survivors continue to wrestle with and untangle the many aspects of recovery.
Taking the right steps, in the right sequence, is tough for anyone, and everyone experiences things differently.
For some, the emotional challenges can be particularly difficult.
The county of Lake encourages fire survivors and those they love to get the help they need.
Resources are available through the California Department of Health Care Services and the American Red Cross.
If you or someone in your care needs help managing their emotional recovery from wildfire, please call the American Red Cross 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990. You can also text, “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
For more information, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline.
For additional state resources, go to http://wildfirerecovery.org/.