LAKE COUNTY >> Wildfire has taken a great toll on so many in the region, and Sulphur Fire survivors continue to wrestle with and untangle the many aspects of recovery.
In response, the County of Lake has encouraged the public to take the “right steps, in the right sequence,” to receive appropriate care. The County announced that resources are available through the California Department of Health Care Services and the American Red Cross.
These were the resources listed in a prepared statement by the County’s Administrative Office:
If you or someone in your care needs help managing their emotional recovery from wildfire, please call:
American Red Cross 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline: 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/.
