LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Clearlake Police Department chaplains along with counselors, pastors and therapists from around the lake are coming together to offer workshops on healing and resiliency in the aftermath of the fires.

The workshops are absolutely free and offer resources to help people find balance.

Although spirituality can be an important source of strength these workshops are not religious in nature.

Who should come to the workshop?

· Anyone who would like to learn tools for healing and resilience in the aftermath of trauma;

· Anyone who felt anxious during the recent fires;

· Anyone ready to be empowered to help rebuild our community.

A workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Middletown United Methodist Church, 15833 Armstrong St. A free community dinner will take place at 5 p.m. Please RSVP to 707-987-3379.

There also will be a workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at United Christian Parish, located at 745 North Brush St. in Lakeport. UCP will also be offering a free meal for the community at 4 p.m. for those who RSVP. Please RSVP to 707-263-4788. Child care is available.