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Resources for Members Affected by the Shootings at MSU

2/14/2023 5:00:00 AM

Information for members who need support following Monday night's shooting at Michigan State University.
Common Ground - Offers help to community members in crisis. Call -1-800-231-1127; Or Text “Hello”; to chat with a crisis counselor.

Oakland County Crisis/Suicide Line. 1-800-231-1127

Members at Kroger and Meijer have access to Employee Assistance Programs through their employer. These programs offer free or reduced cost access to a variety of services including mental health resources and therapy
  • Kroger Members: Call 800-547-1442 (if experiencing a mental health crisis press "1" to be connected to a licensed clinician immediately) or visit https://member.magellanhealthcare.com/?cid=6878
  • Meijer Members: Call 800-327-5480 (if experiencing a mental health crisis press "1" to be connected to a licensed clinician immediately) or visit https://magellanascend.com/?ccid=hpZiwITni%2FVKNrZqvUQNB8JAytk1fdDrwJoIKlM9hJo%3D

Below are some other resources for members affected by this tragedy:

OK2SAY. Students can talk to a trusted adult if they see or hear something that doesn't seem right. They can also report information anonymously using OK2SAY. Call 855-565-2729; text 652729; or email OK2SAY@mi.gov. For emergencies, dial 911.

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) created tips for parents and teachers to talk to children about violence.

"Helping Children Cope with Terrorism-Tips for Families and Educators" is available in multiple languages - Click Here 

Common Sense Media suggests taking an age-based approach to discussing news of school shootings to help children feel safe again - Click Here

Verywell Family offers tips on how to have a conversation with a child and/or teen about gun violence or school shootings can feel overwhelming and provides suggestions on how to handle these hard conversations - Click here

The American Psychological Association offers tips on managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting - Click here

Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting | You may be struggling to understand how a shooting rampage could take place in a community, even a workplace or military base, and why such a terrible thing would happen - Click here

The National Parent Helpline at 1-855-4 A PARENT (1-855-427-2736) offers emotional support from a trained advocate Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Talking to Children About the Shooting - Click here 

Harvard Graduate School of Education. Coping with Community Crisis - Click here