Resources for Victims and Witnesses of the July 13, 2024, Shooting in Butler, PA

Local Victim Service Organizations
The following organizations offer free crisis intervention and trauma counseling for individuals who were present at the rally during the shooting and live in their respective counties.  Listed phone numbers are all 24-hour helplines.  These organizations may also offer counseling and support to family members, assistance filing for Victims Compensation, and other resources.

Butler County
Victim Outreach Intervention Center
1-800-400-8551
https://www.voicebutlercounty.org/

Financial Assistance

Pennsylvania Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP)
1-800-233-2339
https://pcv.pccd.pa.gov/available-services/Pages/Victims-Compensation.aspx 
VCAP has determined that, along with those who were killed or injured, anyone who witnessed the shootings occur at the campaign rally in Butler County, and those who heard the shots, may be considered direct victims eligible for certain benefits.  Most commonly, expenses include reimbursement for counseling, medication, and transportation.  Additional expenses may also be covered.

National Helplines & Resources

VictimConnect
https://victimconnect.org/  
Phone or text: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) 
Dial 711 and VictimConnect staff can provide services through an interpreter in more than 200 languages and to hearing- and speech-impaired individuals.
Chat: https://victimconnect.org/get-help/victimconnect-chat 
VictimConnect is a Department of Justice-funded service that offers confidential assistance to victims of crime. Trained specialists are available to help you locate services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal services, and more.  Available Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

Disaster Distress Helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline 
Call or text: 800-985-5990
The Disaster Distress Helpline, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a national hotline dedicated to year-round disaster crisis counseling.  This 24/7 toll free, multilingual, crisis support service is available to residents in the United States and its territories experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/ 
Phone or text: 988
Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat 
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a source of support available 24/7 to people in crisis, including people experiencing challenging reactions to disasters. Support is available in English or Spanish.

Transcend NMVC Mobile App
https://www.nmvvrc.org/survivors/transcend-nmvc/ 
Provides resources and information about common reactions to mass violence and strategies for recovery. Users can access tools and activities on calming the body, managing distressing thoughts, maintaining healthy activity, coping with loss, and helping others. A “Get Help” feature offers contact information for crisis hotlines and other support services.  Available free for both iOS and Android from their respective app stores.  

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/terrorism-and-violence/mass-violence 
The NCTSN provides a series of resources that may assist parents, school personnel, pediatric care providers, and others when speaking with youth and teens.