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FamilyTime Centers offers free therapy to fire survivors, first responders, and their families to support emotional healing and recovery.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rebuilding Lives Amid Devastation: FamilyTime Centers Offers Free Mental Health Support

As Los Angeles faces the relentless devastation of wildfires, FamilyTime Centers is stepping up to provide a lifeline. The organization is offering free professional mental health therapy to fire survivors, first responders, and their families, ensuring that no one is left to navigate these challenges alone.

"The fires have taken so much from our community—homes, memories, and a sense of safety—but the emotional toll can be just as overwhelming," said Michael Kaufman, Executive Director of FamilyTime Centers. "Trauma doesn't end when the fires do. Survivors and first responders carry the weight of these experiences long after the smoke clears. At FamilyTime Centers, we're committed to helping individuals process grief, trauma, and loss as they work to rebuild their lives and move forward."

Why This Matters: A Crisis Beyond the Flames

The fires continue to burn, leaving families returning to devastated homes and first responders grappling with the emotional weight of their experiences:

• Fire Survivors are struggling with trauma, grief, and the daunting uncertainty of rebuilding their lives.
• First Responders bear the heavy burden of witnessing unimaginable destruction and loss firsthand.
• Families face the ripple effects of displacement, loss, and the emotional strain of starting over.

FamilyTime Centers is offering free, compassionate therapy sessions to help those affected process these challenges. Through tailored, trauma-informed care, participants receive the tools they need to heal, rebuild, and find hope amid the devastation.

What Sets This Initiative Apart?

• Community-Focused Care: Designed specifically for those impacted by the fires, ensuring their unique needs are met.
• No Financial Barriers: Therapy is offered completely free, removing cost as an obstacle to receiving quality mental health care.
• Expert Support: Licensed therapists specializing in trauma recovery, grief counseling, and resilience building.

How to Access Support

If you or someone you know has been impacted:

• Call: 818.821.6012
• Visit:

Sessions are open to survivors, first responders, and affected families, regardless of insurance coverage.

Help Us Spread the Word: A Call to Action

This initiative is time-sensitive, and FamilyTime Centers is calling on the community to help ensure no one is left behind. Share this resource widely within your networks—particularly in affected communities, first responder groups, and local organizations.

A Message of Hope from Leadership

"Our community has endured unimaginable loss, but healing is possible when we come together," said Michael Kaufman. "FamilyTime Centers is proud to offer the emotional support needed to move from survival to recovery. To everyone impacted: You are not alone, and we are here to help."

For Media Coverage or Interviews

FamilyTime Centers invites journalists and media outlets to cover this vital initiative. Opportunities include:

• Interviews: Speak with our leadership team or therapists.
• Survivor/Responder Stories: Highlight real stories of recovery (with consent).

About FamilyTime Centers

FamilyTime Centers is a trusted leader in mental health care based in Los Angeles, dedicated to delivering innovative and accessible services for individuals and families. With over three decades of experience, FamilyTime Centers has become a cornerstone of community support, offering compassionate care during times of crisis and empowering resilience for a brighter future.

Media Contact

Karen Rosales, FamilyTime Centers, 1 310.766.4263, [email protected], familytimecenters.com

SOURCE FamilyTime Centers