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Resources and Support for the Victims in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Staff members at the Office for Victims Crime offer our condolences to the victims impacted by the shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood and Neuse River Greenway Trail of Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday, October 13, 2022. We honor the memory of all the victims of this tragedy, including fallen Officer Gabriel Torres from the Raleigh Police Department.

Below is a list of resources that may help victims, their families, and the community during this difficult time.

Resources for victim service providers, law enforcement, first responders, and community and faith leaders responding to this tragedy are also listed.

Victim Helplines

VictimConnect

VictimConnect(link is external) is an OVC-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. Contact VictimConnect, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time at:

Phone: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Chat: https://victimconnect.org/get-help/victimconnect-chat(link is external)
Dial 711 and VictimConnect staff can provide services through an interpreter in more than 200 languages, and to hearing- and speech-impaired individuals.

Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a national hotline dedicated to providing 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 who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters, including incidents of mass violence. Call or text the hotline at 800-985-5990.

Victim Compensation

North Carolina’s Crime Victims’ Compensation Program(link is external), funded in part through the OVC-administered Crime Victims Fund, may help offset a victim’s financial burden related to funeral, mental health, medical, and other expenses. Following is contact information for this program:

North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Victims Compensation Services
Phone: 800-826-6200 (in North Carolina) or 919-733-7974

 

Date Published: October 17, 2022