If you are not sure if you should call, call. If you are not sure what to say, call anyway.
Once you call, they can help you figure out if you need that resource or a different one, and help you figure out what you need to say.
Text “Hello” to 741741 (the Crisis Text Line number) to talk with a trained crisis volunteer. They have responded to over 20 million messages since the text line began in 2013.
Parkland Cares: 954-740-MSD1 – M-F, 9-6. Free and confidential.
Teen Hotline: 954-567-TEEN
National Youth Crisis Hotline: (800) 442-HOPE (4673)
Professionals United for Parkland: pu4p.org
This locally based group provides referral form on their website for help in finding a therapist, support group or other resource, especially as related to the impact of the shooting at MSD.
Art Therapist Locator: arttherapy.org/art-therapist-locator
Art therapy can be an effective way to learn coping skills, and express things that are difficult to put into words. Use this website to find a credentialed art therapist.
Parkland Cares: parklandcares.org/#caregivers
Parkland Cares is an easy way for people who need help to get connected with the community service providers that can help them.
FREE weekly group for teens who feel they have been impacted in some way by the Parkland school shooting.
Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 pm
FREE weekly group for educators who feel they have been impacted in some way by the Parkland school shooting.
Thursdays 5:00-6:30 pm
Free peer grief support groups. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Call 888-988-5438 to register.