Trauma-Informed Resources following Apalachee High School Shooting

Our hearts are heavy as we grapple with the devastating news of the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  We are deeply concerned for the victims and their families, and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this incredibly difficult time.  The impact of such a tragedy is felt deeply across our entire community.  Therefore, we are sharing information to help guide support for those who are grieving.  As always, if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.

Washington, DC Office                                                                    Monroe District Office           

1223 Longworth House Office Bldg                                                100 Court Street                                

Washington, DC  20515                                                                     Monroe, GA 30655

(202) 225-4101                                                                                  (770) 207-1776

Local Resources:

• United Way of Northeast Georgia 2-1-1: Contact 2-1-1 for free and confidential health and human services information in the area. To get connected to a certified resource specialist, simply dial 2-1-1 from a cell phone.
• Georgia Crisis and Access Line: For immediate access to crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will provide crisis intervention services via phone, dispatch mobile crisis teams, link individuals with urgent appointment services and more.
• Peer2Peer Warm Line: This is a program of the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network that provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day. Dial 888-945-1414 (toll-free) statewide.

National Resources:

• 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: The 988 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. Simply dial 9-8-8 from a cell phone.
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Helpline operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that offers 24/7 free crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster (including mass shootings). Dial or Text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with counselors in 100+ languages via 3rd party interpretation services.
• VictimConnect Resource Center: VictimConnect offers confidential assistance to victims of crime through trained specialists available to help you locate services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal services, and more. Available Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm ET, by Phone or text at 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) or Chat here. Dial 711 and VictimConnect staff can provide services through an interpreter in more than 200 languages and to hearing and speech-impaired individuals.