Resources for the Madison Community

The United Way of Dane County has established a fund to support the Abundant Life community. Text to give: Help4ALCS to 40403

You can also sign up to give blood by visiting bloodcenter.org/donate/wisconsin(link is external). 

24/7 Crisis Line is available in Dane county at 608-280-2600. Individuals experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis can talk with a trained clinician who will listen, provide understanding and empathy, and ask how they can help. 

For help in locating community resources, please dial 211 anytime, day or night. You will be connected to a live person who is available to help. You may also browse resources by going to 211 through the United Way of Dane County website(link is external) or download the 211 Wisconsin App on the Apple (link is external)or Android(link is external) stores.

Use the link for online chat. The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7/365 in the United States. 

Visit BHRC, call 608-267-2244 or email BHRC@danecounty.gov for this non-crisis, voluntary person and family centered service designed to help all Dane County residents access behavioral health services, regardless of insurance status, financial status, age, identity, ability or legal status.

Adult Group Sessions for debriefing, support, and connection and Private Family Counseling Sessions are available.

The Madison Public Library has compiled a list of books and resources to help process school shootings, grief, and death. 

A self-help app from the National Mass Violence Center, Transcend NMVC, was designed to help reduce the risk of developing problems and enhance recovery if you are already experiencing problems. It is available on Apple(link is external) and Android(link is external).

Everytown Survivor Network is a nationwide community of survivors working together to end gun violence. The Survivor Network connects survivors to each other, amplifies the power of survivor voices, offers trauma-informed programs, provides information on direct services, and supports survivors who choose to become advocates. 

Numerous guides offer tips for educators and parents to talk with children, including:  

• Tips for Families and Educators(link is external) is a resource from the National Association of School Psychologists.
• Talking to Children about Gun Violence(link is external) is a resource from Everytown.
• Talking to Children about Mass Violence in Schools(link is external) is a resource for teachers and school staff from Everytown. 

Resources following the ALCS shooting includes a list of resources for victim service providers, law enforcement, first responders, and community and faith leaders responding to this tragedy.