Hey firestorm family, anyone have leads to counseling services that they can share with me? Not going to publicly explain, but could use some help right now. TIA :)
Anna P. replied:
http://recamft.org/freecounseling Scroll to see local offices
Valerie B. replied:
Carrie Morris is a therapist here in Santa Rosa that I would recommend.
Debbie E. replied:
American Red Cross 5297 Aero Dr, Santa Rosa (707) 577-7600 Rach, this is near True Value in Larkfield. You might give them a call for starters. Let me know if I can help with Sophia. Tho, I might join you in the next room.
Jennifer S. replied:
Lomi psychotherapy clinic - serving Sonoma County for over 30 years, incredibly skillful experienced staff— Lomi offers therapy on a sliding scale to anyone seeking help, and takes Medi-Cal and Medicare as well. Lomi also offers free short-term therapy to those that have been deeply affected by the NorthBay Fires. Contact information: http://www.lomi.org/ Phone: 707-579-0465 ext.227
Simonne B. replied:
Betterhelp.com is great
Danielle B. replied:
The national Disaster Distress Hotline to support those in recovery and those experiencing suicidal thoughts and PTSD. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Deaf/Hard of Hearing | Text TalkWithUs to 66746 or use your preferred relay service to call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. Spanish Speakers | Call 1-800-985-5990 and press “2.” From the United States, text Hablanos to 66746. From Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, text Hablanos to 1-212-461-4635. From American Samoa, Guam, Palau, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia, text Hablanos to 1-206-430-1097.
Nicole P. replied:
Chrysalis counseling Santa Rosa. I could be spelling it slightly wrong
Tamara L. replied:
Community Health in RP and Petaluma have services, no one turned away.
Selena R. replied:
Hi there! Here's a link with resources (including licensed therapists offering 3-5 hours free counseling to fire victims). There are many listed here! Feel free to PM me if there is anything I can do to help you. ☺️ https://www.sonomacountyrecovers.org/mental-health-wellness/
Hey.
Does anybody have any tips on how to cope?
I transferred to UCSC in January and am having an extremely hard time dealing with the trauma of the fires (house was in...
Sonoma S. replied:
There are some upcoming events which are free and may help, http://sonomarebound.org
Arianna H. replied:
I’m planning to check this out: http://disasterrecoveryevent.com/?idev_id=22&idev_username=hto&utm_source=22
Cami W. replied:
211 Sonoma Facebook page has resources for artists. Check out Creative Sonoma.
Tom M. replied:
If you're open to trying meditation, there is a free app called Insight Timer - so many topics covered from stress to ptsd. Thousands of meditations all ranked by people with comments so you can narrow your search.
I am looking to find a therapist for a bit of post fire therapy.. any suggestions?
Elizabeth J. replied:
http://recamft.org/freecounseling
Janelle S. replied:
Caroline Morris is amazing! She has been seeing quite a few that are in your place of life.
Julieanne H. replied:
Carrie Karie Thulon Klim helped me tremendously.
Tricia C. replied:
Sidney I am offering 4 free sessions then sliding scale. But the first session must be booked by January 31 when the offer ends. www.santarosatherapist.org
Here is a list of therapists offering 3 -5 sessions free: http://www.recamft.org/resources/Documents/RECAMFT%20Website%20Documents/RECAMFT%20Counselors%203-5%20FREE%20Sessions%202017-10-17%2012%20 am.pdf
Jenny H. replied:
Yes, there are all kinds of resources, the list posted above has all kinds of practitioners. I saw one recently and it really helped with both my past and present PTSD. Also, check out https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceofRoses There is a wealth of information for both self-care and mental health resources.
HELP
Is there any counselors or therapists in this group??? I have a fire survivor thats very depressed and needs to talk to someone. They most likely wont go anywhere...
Peter H. replied:
Jenny Curtiss, anyone who has lost a home is welcome to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1593879390927628/