04/18/2025
FSU Post-Shooting Support
For FSU specific resources and news, here are the following links you can share with students:
https://response.fsu.edu/
https://counseling.fsu.edu/
SUPPORT CENTER OPEN FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Florida State University has opened a Support Center at the Askew Student Life Center from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 18. Counseling and Victim’s Advocate services will be available, and staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance. The Tucker Center facility closed Thursday evening.
DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES
The university is not in need of additional resources at this time, however individuals or organizations who are wanting to make donations of goods and services should contact studentaffairs@fsu.edu. They will contact you directly.
VIGIL SET FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 18
The university will hold a vigil for the victims at 5 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statue.
UPDATED DINING HOURS
Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20
Suwannee, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Seminole Cafe, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vato Tacos, noon-10 p.m.
Tally Mac Shack, noon-10 p.m.
Chick-fil-A, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Provision on Demand, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Den, Opens at 9:30 a.m.
UPDATED STUDENT SERVICES
Friday, April 18
DSST and Food Pantry, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (UCA, 4th Floor)
University Health Services, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Leach Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Strozier Library, CLOSED
Dirac Library, CLOSED
Some different resources for working with gun violence and the aftermaths:
https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/mass-shooting-resources
https://firearminjury.umich.edu/resources-communities/resources-for-communities-after-a-school-shooting/
https://nmvvrc.org/survivors/get-help-now/
Resource Hotlines
988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline - This helpline provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be routed to the closest crisis center based on your area code. Local counselors have access to community mental health resources and can provide referrals.
Disaster Distress Helpline - Multilingual, crisis support service providing 24/7 counseling for anyone experiencing significant emotional distress related to disasters including mass violence incidents. In addition to English, Spanish, and ASL, over 100 languages can be supported via 3rd-party interpreters.
Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7\
Victim Connect Resource Center - This center offers a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially by phone or online chat with Victim Assistance Specialists. Support services are available 8:30AM – 7:30PM EST.
1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)