YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
In moments of crisis, having access to trusted, reliable resources can make all the difference. Below is a collection of national crisis, mental health, victim support, and emergency preparedness resources to help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult and traumatic situations. These tools are available to provide immediate support, guidance, and information when it is needed most.
Call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 – The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. More info here.
Call or text the Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990
OVC: Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism – Planning, Response, Recovery and Resources
OVC: Supporting Communities After Mass Violence Incidents
OVC: The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
National Center for Victims of Crime
Legal Information Institute 34 U.S. Code Chapter 201: Victim Rights, Compensation and Assistance
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Incidents of Mass Violence
Pew Research Center: What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.
Government Accountability Office: Characteristics of School Shootings
Everytown for Gun Safety: Mass Shootings in America
The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence
Mother Jones: A Guide to Mass Shootings in America
Department of Homeland Security: Active Shooter How to Respond
Gov: Attacks in Crowded and Public Places
National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards: State Programs Map
*Thank you to our friends at Metro United Way in Louisville, Kentucky for compiling this list of resources for crisis situations