My heart is with my Nashville community. We are broken hearted for the ones lost. Please keep the Nashville community and families in your thoughts and prayers. If you are able, please DONATE HERE. There are resources available. I will link some below.
Victim helplines VictimConnect
VictimConnect is an OVC-funded service that offers confidential assistance to victims of crime. Trained specialists are available to help callers access mental health counseling, legal services, and more. VictimConnect staff can be reached from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time at:
Phone: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Chat: https://chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect
Resources to help children National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides a series of resources that may assist parents, school personnel, pediatric care providers, and others when speaking with children, including:
The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid. Psychological First Aid is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events.
National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center
The National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center also has a page providing self-help for survivors. It addresses common trauma reactions, coping tips, guides for parents and caregivers, and other support.
