We understand that many in our community may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious, experiencing PTSD or are in need of support from the incident on Picnic Day. Taking care of our mental and emotional well-being is just as important as physical safety. If you or someone you know is looking for help, here are several trusted, free and confidential resources available:

• 2-1-1 Yolo. 2-1-1 Yolo is the information hub for Yolo County, linking residents to vital health and human services, information, and resources in the community. Call 2-1-1 (or 530-392-4182 / 855-866-1783), email: info@211sacramento.org, or  visit https://www.211sacramento.org/211/2-1-1-yolo-county/

• CalHOPE. Free and confidential mental health tools and support for all ages from the State of California. Brightlife Kids: Support for parents of children ages 0–12 and soluna: Support for teens and young adults (13–25). There is also a 24/7 warm line for emotional support. https://www.calhope.org/

• Together for Wellness. Also from CalHOPE, Together for Wellness is a website which offers easy-to-navigate wellness tools, including ones that educate and provide stress-management and coping skills: https://www.togetherca.org/m/tfw-2/56

• Yolo County Mental Health Services. Explore mental health programs and support through the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency. https://www.yolocounty.gov/government/general-government-departments/health-human-services/mental-health

• Coping with Trauma: A Collection of Resources. From California MAP to Inclusion and Belonging to create a statewide system of support, training and resources that gives all families and providers barrier-free access to inclusive child care. https://cainclusion.org/camap/resources-and-links/coping-with-trauma-a-collection-of-resources

Let’s continue to care for one another and create a community of compassion and support.