A message from Congresswoman Bynum
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday, October 15. We grieve with the families who lost loved ones, and we stand with the survivors, witnesses, first responders and everyone in Bend who is hurting.
This page brings together trusted resources for emotional and practical help. My office is here to help you work with federal agencies, and no request is too small. Call us at 503-387-8651.
We will update this page as new information and services become available.
TODAY, October 16
All Bend-La Pine schools and school activities are suspended today.
Free drop-in Community Support & Healing Gathering (CISM) events for all students, families, staff, and community members:
- Friday, October 16, 10 AM - 5 PM PT at Deschutes County Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini Street, Bend
- Friday, October 16, 4-7 PM PT at Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend
Get Help Now:
If you or someone near you is in danger or needs emergency medical care, call 9-1-1.
Need | Who to contact | How |
Emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 9-8-8, 24/7 |
Distress after the shooting, for anyone affected | Call or text 1-800-985-5990, 24/7. Press 2 for Spanish. ASL by videophone at the same number. | |
Information about the investigation, or a tip | City of Bend Police Department | Social Media for Updates ยท Call 541- 693-691 to leave a tip |
Support for crime victims and next steps | Call or text 1-855-484-2846 |
Mental Health and Emotional Support
Shock, fear, anger, trouble sleeping and grief are common after violence in your community. This is true whether you were there, lost someone, or followed it on the news. Support is available, and asking for it is a sign of strength.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: call or text 1-800-985-5990, any time. Counselors connect you to a crisis center near you. You don't have to give your name.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 9-8-8.
- Oregon Youth Helpline: call 1-877-968-8491.
- Oregon NAMI: call 800-875-7364.
- City of Bend Crisis Response: call 541-322-7500 x9.
- Free OSU-Cascades Counseling Clinic, visit https://osucascades.edu/counseling-clinic or call 541-322-2047
Additional Resources
- Oregon 2-1-1: Call 2-1-1 for free and confidential information about the mental and physical healthcare, housing, food and emergency services available in your area. Resource specialists are available 24/7. For an online alternative, visit findhelp.org.
- Bend-La Pine Schools Silver Rail Community Information Hub
- Deschutes Public Library Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- Coping tips from SAMHSA: Incidents of mass violence: warning signs and coping
Stress can return around anniversaries and news coverage. These resources remain available in the months ahead.