Please go to the Virtual Support Center to find updated resources: Victim & Social Services, Social Connection & Empowerment, Health & Wellness, and Managing Grief & Trauma.
Get Help
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you love is feeling acute distress or grief, call 988 from anywhere in the United States to be connected with local and national resources as needed. 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. Call 9-8-8 for support in English or Spanish.
https://988lifeline.org
Family Service RI Drop-in Center and Crisis Line: The Family Service of Rhode Island Community Support Center is open at 55 Hope Street in Providence. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Christmas Eve hours are 8:30am-2:00pm, closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. The FSRI Community Support Center is staffed with licensed professionals that are trained/experienced victim service providers Monday-Friday 8:30AM- 5PM for anyone in need of support or mental health services.
Any community member impacted or needing support can call the FSRI’s triage line at 401-854-6678. FSRI’s triage line can provide support and coordination including scheduling a same day appointment (virtual or in-person) and mobile crisis response in a person’s home or community if more urgent. Mobile Response and Stabilization Service (MRSS) for children and youth under 21 located in Rhode Island can also be accessed through this line.
Give Help
Make a Financial Contribute to Support Affected Students: Brown University has established a Student Emergency Support Fund that can provide support for all students financially impacted by this tragedy. People who would like to contribute are encouraged to donate online here: https://go.brown.edu/StudentEmergencySupportFund
Volunteer: Family Service of RI has created a portal for individuals or organizations interested in volunteer services and supports, such as general/basic need support, clinical support, crisis stabilization, events or classes, Psychological First Aid, and more. Use the linked form helps to provide FSRI your qualifications, availability, and the type of support you can safely and appropriately provide. All information will be kept confidential and used solely for coordinating response efforts. Emergency Volunteer & Resource Information Form: https://www.familyserviceri.org/community-emergency-volunteer/
Donate Blood: The Rhode Island Blood Center has extended hours at some locations to accept blood donations. Find the hours for a nearby location at https://www.ribc.org/