As the wildfires continue across Los Angeles County, we want you to know that Via Care is here to support you during this difficult time. Your health and safety are our top priority, and we’re committed to providing the resources you need during this challenging time.
We have gathered the resources below to help those affected by the local wildfires. These resources are just some of the organizations and authorities working to assist those impacted by the natural disaster.
Financial Assistance:
Apply for Individual Federal Disaster Assistance with FEMA
An accessible video of how to apply for individual assistance with FEMA is also available.
FACT SHEET: Citizenship Status and Eligibility for Disaster Assistance
Apply for Assistance for Open Air Emergency Workers through Inclusive Action
FEMA’s Guidance for Accepting Disaster Donations
Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
Apply for State of CA Unemployment Benefits if you Lost Your Job
Locate a Disaster Recovery Center Near You
Housing:
Evacuation Shelters:
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
- Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Pasadena Civic Auditorium – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3) – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
- Stoner Recreation Center – 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Bob Hope Patriotic Hall – 1816 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Rec Center – 14201 Houston St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Text “SHELTER” and your ZIP code to 43362 for the nearest open shelters.
Apply for free temporary housing for those displaced courtesy of Airbnb and 211
Locate open shelters and disaster relief near you courtesy of the Red Cross
HUD’s Housing Counseling Program to helps families obtain, sustain and retain their homes
Tips for working with your mortgage servicer on forbearance relief
Visit YMCAs for FREE child care, showers, WI-FI, and essential services
Food:
Locate your local LA Regional Food Pantry
Find a World Central Kitchen Meal Distribution Site
Sign up for CalFresh food benefits
Apply for the CA Women, Infants, & Children Supplemental Nutrition Program
Insurance Assistance:
Resources to Help Wildfire Victims from the CA Department of Insurance
KCRW’s Cheat Sheet on How to Make an Insurance Claim after a Disaster
Top 10 Tips for Making an Insurance Claim – ENGLISH
Top 10 Tips for Making an Insurance Claim – SPANISH
Healthcare:
Via Care is providing medical and behavioral health care services at Santa Anita Park for those affected by the wildfires. Look for our mobile unit pictured below.
Santa Anita Park – 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Via Care is also offering telehealth and in-person appointments at all clinic sites. The Via Care Urgent Care has same-day availability for medical care. We accept walk-in visits at all of our sites. See a full list of our clinic sites and hours.
Disaster Distress Hotline – (800) 985-5990
Contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988
CalHOPE Warmline – (833) 317-4673
Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting LA to 741741
Information on Mental Health and Stress after an Emergency
Pharmacy:
The Via Care Pharmacy is providing medications free of charge to those who have lost or do not have access to their medications due to the wildfires. We can also arrange telehealth visits to assist with prescription refills. Please contact the Via Care Pharmacy for more information.
Via Care Pharmacy
(323) 268-9191
615 S. Atlantic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90022
GoodRx is offering free telehealth visits to Angelenos with the promo code LA-GOODRX-CARE.
We have also located pharmacies that are open near the affected areas. Open pharmacies near Altadena:
1421 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena CA 91104
670 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Open pharmacies near Pacific Palisades:
500 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Transportation:
Metro has suspended fare collection systemwide while the fires continue.
View Metro service interruptions due to the wildfires.
Child Care:
Utilities:
Sign up for outage alerts with Southern California Edison.
SoCalGas is restoring service to customers that have not been directly affected by the fires.
AT&T is offering unlimited data, talk, and text in wildfire areas.
Verizon will wave talk, text, and data charges for customers in counties affected by the wildfires.
