Resources For Traumatic Times

Resources For Traumatic Times

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, a lone gunman opened fire on shoppers of the busy Premium Outlets Mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and seriously wounding seven.

We are all traumatized and mourning this horrible tragedy in our community.

As a service to you and your family, we have compiled the following online resources to help you navigate your world during the upcoming months.

WADING THROUGH THE WRECKAGE
PRAYERS FOR ALLEN TX
WHAT NOW? NAVIGATING THE DAYS AFTER A TRAUMATIC EVENT
Love in Action
SHARE-able Community Resources from the City of Allen
City of Allen UPDATES and Resources
Resources for children, youth, and adults
How to talk to your kids about school shootings 
TAKE ACTION: Find and contact elected officials 
JUSTICE: United Methodist Resources 
Mental Health Crisis Line for Collin County 
COPING WITH A TRAUMATIC EVENT (PDF)
Children’s health Mental Health Resources (PDF)
How To Help Allen Premium Outlet Shooting Victims and Their Families
LOCK ARMS FOR LIFE
TEXAS GUN SENSE (TX COALITION TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE)
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY
FIND AND CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS
WEAR ORANGE
WEAR ORANGE SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL KIT
LIFEPATH SYSTEMS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
MOMS DEMAND ACTION
How Guns & Drugs Contribute to Violence Across America
The Correlation Between Trauma & Substance Abuse