For 1 October survivors feeling affected by the recent mass shooting events in the news, there is help available.
The 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline is available by phone or text: 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
You can also call the Resiliency Center at 702-455-2433, between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Line, 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
From October 21-23, the staff of the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center will be attending a victim services conference in Las Vegas, and the Center will be closed. If you have an urgent need, please call the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at 702-386-1421 and ask to speak with a staff member of the Resiliency Center. You may also email vegasstrongresiliencycenter@clarkcountynv.gov and we will respond when we return to the office.
Partnering agencies represented at the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center to assist those affected by the shooting include Clark County, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, the state of Nevada and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Victims Services.
The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center is a place of healing and support dedicated to serving as a multi-agency resource and referral center for residents, visitors and responders affected by the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. The Center is managed by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, and is staffed by knowledgeable and caring professionals to help people access resources to help them build strength and resiliency in the aftermath of this incident.
Anyone impacted by 1 October is welcome to call, email or visit the Resiliency Center. To protect the confidentiality of visitors, media are not allowed to visit the center without making arrangements in advance. Services that are available include victim advocacy and support, case management, counseling and spiritual care referrals, technical assistance with applying for online services including FBI Victim Assistance services and more. Free civil legal services are available including legal consultations and possible legal representation for issues involving insurance matters, medical billing problems, debt collection, housing and evictions, family law matters and more.
Together our community is #VegasStronger as we support those affected by the 1 October shooting incident.
Please fill out our intake form so our staff can contact you, assess your needs and refer you to available resources.
We are committed to helping anyone impacted by 1 October, including those who live in communities outside of Las Vegas.
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