Here’s how to get mental health support after Parkland
The pain and the healing continues in Parkland a year after the mass shooting that claimed 17 lives.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, here is a list of resources from the Children’s Services Council of Broward County:
2-1-1 Broward: 24-hour telephone counseling and links to community resources. Call 211.
Broward County Schools Crisis Support: Offers family and group therapy. at Pines Trail Park in Parkland with appointments and drop-in service.
Trauma Counseling: Free help for anxiety, depression, grief and anger at several locations in Broward. Call 9549-677-3113 opt.3
Magellan Health Crisis Hotline: 800-327-7451
Chrysalis Health (Broward Behavioral Health Coalition) Kenjenique Johnson: 954-587-1008 ext.1051 (Submit referrals to referrals@chrysalishealth.com)
Henderson Behavioral Health Adult Mobile Crisis Response Team: 954-463-0911
Youth Emergency Services: 954-677-3113 opt.3
CDC Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Professionals United for Parkland: Connects to short- or long-term mental heath care at www.pu4p.org
Parkland Cares: Connection to community service providers at 954-740-MSD1 (6731).
South Florida trauma Recovery Network: Volunteer clinicians offering therapy.
This story was originally published March 24, 2019 at 5:56 PM.