Megan Karlock and Jennifer Olson, counselors at California HOPE, describe how they’re funded so their services can continue to be free to the community, things we can do for ourselves for self care as the fires continue to burn around the state, they share the 3-6 breathing exercise that you can do anytime and what it does for your physical state, what they individually do when they have anxiety, and how you can contact their offices:
California HOPE counselors specialize in helping survivors understand their current reactions, reduce stress, receive emotional support, prioritize needs and solve problems, choose coping strategies, and connect with people and agencies who can help. If you would like free assistance from this program, please contact them as follows:
Adults age 50 or older: (707) 608-8804
Santa Rosa: (707) 608-8805
North County: (707) 608-8807
Sonoma Valley: (707) 608-8806
South County: (707) 608-8806
West County: (707) 608-8807