Mental health support and community grieving resources
FOR CAPITOL AREA RESIDENTS
- 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 (819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing) will continue providing assistance for MSU students, families, staff, faculty, and community members. Please check here for updates on when services at Hannah Community Center may resume.
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) for students are located at Olin Health Center (463 East Circle Drive, East Lansing) 517-355-8270. 24/7 virtual crisis counseling is available. Students can call CAPS at (517) 355-8270 and press “1” at the prompt to speak with a crisis counselor any time. Additional crisis resources are available on the CAPS Crisis page.
- MSU employees are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Program. Updated services and resources will be available here.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:
- 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:
- 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