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Thick smoke from the Kincade fire obscures the setting sun as seen from the Middletown side of the Mayacamas Mountains, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Free Mental Health Resources Available to Those Affected by Kincade Fire

October 2019

If you are experiencing distress due to the fire, or reemergence of PTSD symptoms, there are a number of free mental health services that can offer support.

The new Astro Hotel sign lights up the evening while ongoing renovations transform the former infamous motel into a boutique hotel, in Santa Rosa, California on Thursday, September 28, 2017. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

After the Firestorm, Shelter and Solace at Santa Rosa’s Astro Motel

October 2018

When wildfires bore down on Santa Rosa, the Astro Motel had not yet opened. Within two days, they were hosting fire evacuees for free.

Innovative ‘Freetail’ Stores Open for Fire Victims in Sonoma County

October 2017

Fire victims can now “shop” a collection of donated new items - for free.