NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Students and parents across Nashville are processing and recovering from a shooting at Antioch High School Wednesday morning that left two teenagers dead.
A reunification site was established at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike and parents seeking information on reunification can call 615-401-1712. Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) said in a social media post that MNPS social workers and guidance counselors would be available onsite for continued support.
Several area businesses, religious organizations, lawmakers and more have offered thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragedy. In a Wednesday evening update, MNPS said the Southeast Community Center at 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway will be used as a space to provide grief counseling, hot meals and food boxes.
There are also a few national resources survivors and community members can utilize as the healing process begins.
Helplines
The Mental Health Cooperative Crisis Line had issues earlier Wednesday afternoon, but has been restored. Anyone in crisis can call 615-726-0125 or can call a toll-free number at 855-274-7471.
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) funds VictimConnect, which is a service that offers confidential assistance to crime victims. Specialists are able to help callers access mental health counseling, legal services and more between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time. You can call 844-484-2846 or follow this link to chat with online support.
The Disaster Distress Helpline operates 24/7 year-round and provides disaster crisis counseling. Their toll-free, multilingual support service number can be reached via call or text at 800-985-5990.
The Metro Public Health Department said appointments for mental health services can be made by calling (615) 340-2712 and would be offered at the East Public Health Centre and the Lentz Public Health Center. Walk-ins may also be allowed and interpretation services are available.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
Other resources
Metro Public Health announced additional resources would be available Thursday, including licensed mental health clinicians offering free service in English and Spanish for free at the Woodbine Public Health Center at 9 a.m. Walk-in counseling sessions will be available at the clinic at 224 Oriel Avenue as well and could expand into Friday based on demand.
The National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center mobile app, also funded by the OVC, provides resources and information about common reactions to mass violence and recovery strategies. To learn more or download the Transcend Mobile App, follow this link.
Additionally, the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center provides some self-help tips for survivors, including specific advice for teens. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides some Psychological First Aid insights, which serve as early intervention strategies for children and young adults impacted by tragedies.
