Community Assistance Center Available Through Friday
Deschutes County Health Services, the DA Victims' Assistance Program, St. Charles Health System and local chaplains are partnering with Bend-La Pine Schools to provide one-on-one or small group supports for anyone who needs support following Sunday’s tragic shooting event in Bend.
Teams trained in critical incident response will be available Tuesday through Friday, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Pilot Butte Middle School, which is located at 1501 Neff Road. Spanish speaking counselors will be available.
Please note the campus is closed to media.
Deschutes County Victims' Assistance:
Victim Advocates will be present at the Community Assistance Center to assist with Crime Victims Compensation, provide support and advocacy and connect individuals with additional community resources.
Additional resource information:
If residents are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or serious thoughts of self-harm, please call the 988 Crisis Line. Calling 988 connects you to staff prepared to provide compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress. Staff at this number also have access to our local crisis teams.
You may also reach out to the Deschutes County Stabilization Center for walk-in psychiatric crisis services at 63311 Jamison Street Bend, OR 97703.
- Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day
- Non-Emergency: (541) 585-7210
- 24hr Crisis Line: (541) 322-7500 ext. 9.
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News Release Issued: August 30, 2022
