Last night’s tragic and senseless killings on MSU’s campus have shaken our community. I extend my gratitude to the first responders who worked tirelessly and swiftly to help secure buildings on campus and get students to safety. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. There will be additional updates on steps that will be taken to prevent these far too frequent tragedies, but my focus today remains on assisting students, faculty, staff and community members to ensure they have the support they need to begin healing. We will mourn. We will heal. We will act.
Below is a list of resources available to students, faculty and residents who may need mental health services, along with assistance for parents on how to talk to their children about what has happened, and numbers to call if you have information to provide on last night’s events.
FOR CAPITOL AREA RESIDENTS
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- Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties: Adults, parents, and caregivers can call 24-Hour Crisis Helpline at 517-346-8460.
- The Families Forward Mobile Crisis can be reached at 517-346-8008. Adult Crisis Services can be reached at 517-346-8460.
- Common Ground: Helps community members in crisis. Call -1-800-231-1127; Or Text “Hello”; to chat with a crisis counselor.
- Managing Your Distress In the Aftermath: https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/mass-shooting
- Coping With Community Crisis: www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/16/07/coping-community-crisis
FOR MSU STUDENTS AND STAFF
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- Hannah Community Center: Counseling will be offered today at 819 Abbot Road, while many city offices and the public schools are closed
- MSU Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS): resource for MSU students who are dealing with trauma, depression, and anxiety
- MSU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP): resource for MSU faculty, staff, and graduate student employees.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:
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- How to Talk to Your Child About Violence and School Shootings: https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-gun-violence-school-shootings-5205913
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network Helping Youth After Community Trauma: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/helping_youth_after_community_trauma_for_educators_final_explosions.pdf
- The National Parent Helpline at 1-855-4 A PARENT (1-855-427-2736) offers emotional support from a trained advocate Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
REPORTING INFORMATION:
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- OK2SAY: Students can talk to a trusted adult if they see or hear something that doesn’t seem right. They can also report information anonymously using OK2SAY. Call 855-565-2729; text 652729; or email OK2SAY@mi.gov. For emergencies, dial 911.
- Officials said if you have information that may help investigators understand what happened Monday, you can call 844-99-MSUPD or email tips@police.msu.edu