Wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, forcing residents to evacuate for their lives. While some are able to return to their homes, others have lost everything, from property to loved ones. Spring Health, a company that aims to “remove all barriers to mental health,” has launched an initiative to provide free support to wildfire victims, donating $500,000 to the program.
“We believe that supporting the people of Los Angeles is very much in line with our mission as a company,” Spring Health co-founder and CEO April Koh told Fox News. ” he said.
As part of that Wildfire Mental Health Support ProgramSpring Health seeks to help victims of the wildfires, especially “displaced families, first responders, and other vulnerable populations” who are facing “tremendous loss and trauma.” The program includes free therapy sessions and resources for participants.
“This program underscores our commitment to making quality mental health care available to those who need it most, when they need it most,” Coe said in a statement.
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As wildfires continue to terrorize residents in the Los Angeles area, Spring Health is “keeping a steady stream of applications coming in.” The company believes that “recovery will take a long time” for those affected by devastating disasters, so it is currently offering services to help victims cope with the “mental burden.” .
“We are witnessing very personal stories of real loss, and once again we feel very privileged to be in a position to help,” added Mr Koh.
Spring Health CEO April Koh. (Spring Health)
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The company is currently ramping up its efforts amid the raging fires, as it aims to help victims by “giving them the tools they think they need from a mental health perspective to rebuild and heal.” This is because we aim to “empower'' people. Coe said the company sees the “broader community” remaining in “fight-or-flight mode” amid the disaster.
The CEO also called on others in the “mental health community” to “join forces” with Spring Health and “really come together to make an impact here.”
“We can't even imagine what people are going through during this time,” Coe added.
Palisades fire evacuees Jaclyn Senis and Laura Shockley embrace after dropping off their children at their new school in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 15, 2025.
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As of early Thursday morning, at least 25 people were confirmed dead in the disaster and dozens were missing. AccuWeather estimates the total damage and economic losses from the fires to be between $250 billion and $275 billion, more than the entire 2020 wildfire season.
At the time of writing this article, cal fire It is estimated that more than 12,000 structures were destroyed in the fire. Additionally, more than 40,600 acres were burned.
