In response to the recent shooting at Young Park, a Family Assistance and Resource Center, FARC has been opened to provide coordinated support for victims, families, and those impacted. The center offers access to grief counseling, emotional support, and crisis services, as well as information and assistance with financial resources.

WHO: Anyone impacted by the shooting at Young Park on Friday, March 21.

WHAT: Services provided are crisis counseling, victim advocacy and spiritual counseling. Connection to financial resources is also available.

WHEN: Sunday, March 23, from 1-6 p.m. and Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Additional dates and times may be announced.

WHERE: Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Transportation to and from the Family Assistance Center is available by calling 211 during the operational hours of the FARC.

WHY: To support the victims and families of those impacted by the recent shooting at Young Park.

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, CFSNM is working with New Mexico Crime Victim Reparations, CVRC to identify needs and gaps in funding. One priority is for CFSNM to support additional costs for funerals to ensure families do not have to carry that burden. Based on the funding that comes in we will work with all entities to provide additional support. All funding that is donated will be utilized to support these efforts. Donate here to financially support those affected by the Young Park shooting. 100% of the funds raised will do towards supporting efforts for those impacted.  

Other Resources Available

• 911: Call if you have a medical emergency.
• CONNECT Doña Ana is a referral system designed to connect community members with the essential health and social services offered by community agencies. Click here to find services.
• Crisis Triage Center: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The center offers walk-in mental health services for adults 18 and over who are experiencing a crisis. The address is 1850B Copper Loop in Las Cruces.                                               
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help families and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. These resources include:

• After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event  (En Español; ASL)
• Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
• Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
• Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
• The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After a Parent or Caregiver Dies
• Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen (En Español)
• Creating Supportive Environments: When Scary Things Happen (En Español)

City of Las Cruces Police Department regarding the shooting, click here.