Minneapolis, MN – NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. With each school shooting, there is a lasting and far-reaching impact on the mental health of the people in the community – and across the country. NAMI stands ready to support everyone impacted by this trauma.
“As students across the country return to school, this is a devastating reminder of the reality we live in,” said Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of NAMI National. “Every child deserves to walk into school with the assurance that it is a safe place for learning and community, but too often we see them becoming places of tragedy and horror. This senseless violence causes immense trauma and harm to so many people’s mental health, particularly children and their families. We stand united to support the people of Minnesota and all who are impacted by these events.”
NAMI urges anyone who is struggling or needs to talk in the wake of this tragedy to reach out to a friend, family member, or to NAMI for support. The NAMI National HelpLine is available via phone at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or by texting “HelpLine” to 62640, available Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET/9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT. NAMI Minnesota has crisis resources for the community available online.
If you are struggling, remember you can call or text “9-8-8” 24/7 for mental health support.
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