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He also covers mental health.The L.A. County Department of Mental Health says a federal grant will allow it to continue offering support to Eaton and Palisades fire survivors.The department said a grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will go toward individual and family counseling, support groups and even things like yoga classes and sound baths.Miriam Brown, deputy director of the Emergency Outreach and Triage Division at the Department of Mental Health said, at first, survivors she spoke with were just looking to meet basic needs like clothing and shelter. But she said that’s shifting. “They’re more willing to come forward and to talk to a professional about some of the issues that they’re experiencing. A lot of anxiety, a lot of depression,” Brown said.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.The department said funds will allow it to operate two new walk-in centers in Altadena and Pacific Palisades through June. They're located at:The department said both centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but hours may be adjusted to fit the needs of the community. The department said residents can also always call their fire support line at 659-0600 to talk with a mental health professional.You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead . Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community. Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.Repealing weird LA law
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