Deschutes County Community Support & Healing Event

Sunday, October 18 1:00PM - 4:00PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend OR 97702
Deschutes County logo with mountain, forest and river

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools will continue offering free, walk-in community support this weekend for families, students, first responders, and educators following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary.

The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) drop-in sessions will provide crisis stabilization, emotional support, and a safe space for community healing.

Weekend Event Details:

Location: Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd,, Bend
Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to all community members. No registration required.

Trained crisis response professionals and peers will be available to help individuals process stress responses, offer guidance on supporting children through trauma, and connect families to regional care resources.

Immediate 24/7 Crisis Resources:

The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day for immediate, walk-in mental health support at 63311 NE Jamison St. in Bend. Individuals can also call the local crisis line at 541-322-7500 ext. 9 or call/text the national hotline at 988.