24/7 crisis support offered to people, organizations affected by Wilkinsburg mass shooting

Tribune-Review
Thursday, March 10, 2016 5:15 p.m. | Thursday, March 10, 2016 5:15 p.m.

Stephanie Strasburg | Tribune-Review

Julius Stamper, friend of Brittany Powell, 27, one of the victims of a deadly shooting in Wilkinsburg, lights candles in front the home where the shooting occurred on Thursday, March 10, 2016.

Allegheny County's Department of Human Services has joined with local support and service providers to offer 24-hour crisis support to people in Wilkinsburg in the wake of Wednesday's mass shooting.

The county Office of Behavioral Health is working with the Wilkinsburg School District to offer assistance to students.

The department has contacte faith-based organizations, family support centers and community centers to offer assistance. The Center for Victims is taking the lead of the immediate crisis response, coordinating with the re:solve Crisis Network. The center's response team can provide crisis counseling, emotional support and safety planning to individuals and groups affected by the shooting.

People or organizations may for assistance at: Center for Victims, 24-Hour Crisis Hotline

1-866-644-2882; or re:solve Crisis Network; 24 Hour Crisis Hotline;1-888-796-8226.