Resources for parents and caregivers

National Mass Violence Center

Read the fact sheet for educators, caregivers, victims, and community members

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Creating Supportive Environments: When Scary Things Happen 
Offers guidance on creating supportive environments for youth when scary things happen. Read the fact sheet that includes information on routines, rhythm, and rituals

"I don't know how to address worries about my child's safety at school." Watch the NCTSN video on YouTube

“After the Injury” resources to help children in their recovery. Read more on education about injury and trauma

Fact sheet from the NCTSN partner resource from the Early Trauma Treatment Network. After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal

Resources for survivors

Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program

The Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program provides financial help to victims, witnesses, and their families for losses incurred as a result of this incident. It can cover expenses like medical expenses, dental expenses, counseling expenses, lost wages, mileage to and from appointments, funeral and burial costs, survivor's benefits, home health care, and replacement childcare. Learn more about the reimbursement program.

Other resources

• Mental health support resources for residents and loved ones
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice resources for victims
• National Mass Violence Center: Self-Help: Resources for Survivors
• Coping with Anger After a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event
• Managing Distress – Grounding Tips for Crime Victims, Survivors, and Family Members of Mass Violence Incidents

Phone numbers to call or text for support

Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

• Call or text 1-800-985-5990 
• Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.” 
• For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider. 
• Find more information on the Disaster Distress Helpline

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Available 24/7 phone 

Family Response and Stabilization Service
612-979-9511 
Available 24/7 phone or in-person visit 

Cope Mobile Crisis Response Hennepin County 
612-596-1223 
Available 24/7 phone, virtual, or in-person visit 

Crisis Text Line 
Text HOME to 741741
or text AYUDA for help in Spanish 
Available 24/7 phone 

211 – United Way
Toll Free: 800-543-7709 
Local: 651-291-0211
Text your zip code to 898-211* 
Find more information about the United Way