After Sunday night’s unspeakable heartbreak, our community has shown overwhelming strength and kindness.
While families are mourning, caring for the injured, or beginning the healing process, citizens are continuing to help those in need. Our resiliency in the face of tragedy is one of the many reasons I’m proud to serve the residents of Waukesha County.
As many of you look for help, and many others look for ways to help, we have put together some resources that are being coordinated by the City of Waukesha, local law enforcement, Waukesha County, and our dozens of wonderful community
organizations.
If you have questions, as always please do not hesitate to call my office.
Sincerely,
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Resources for Victims and Families |
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If you, your family, or friends were affected by the November 21 tragedy, there is help for you. |
Friends and Family Resource Center
For those directly affected by Sunday's tragedy, there will be a Friends and Family Resource Center located at the Carroll University Campus Center Ballroom.
The Resource Center will provide mental health services, a lunch meal, as well as other resources for victims and some members of the community.
The Waukesha District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Program will be onsite, along with staff from the Department of Justice Crime Victim Compensation Program, as well as the American Red Cross and other community-based organizations.
Location:
Carroll University
100 N. East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186
Hours:
Tuesday, November 23rd 2:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, November 24th 9:00am-1:00pm
Details about the Friends and Family Resource Center are available here. |
Additional resources are available to the community from NAMI Southeast Waukesha, or anyone can contact 800-985-5990 to be connected to a trained, caring counselor.
The Waukesha County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program is also available to support victims and can be contacted at help4victims@da.wi.gov.
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Personal Belongings Left at the Scene
Many personal items were left at the scene of the parade on Sunday. The City of Waukesha Police Department is working to connect items with their owners (wallets, keys, etc.).
If the items did not have identification (chairs, etc), they will be at the City of Waukesha's Park, Rec and Forestry Department.
Location:
1900 Aviation Drive, Waukesha
Hours:
Tuesday, November 23rd 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday, November 24th 8:00am-4:30pm
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Disaster Distress Hotline |
Many people witnessed traumatic events on Sunday. If you need to talk to someone, you can call or text 800-985-5990 to be connected to a trained, caring counselor - they are available 24/7. Please only call 911 for emergencies. |
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Support Victims & Families |
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United for Waukesha Community Fund
Waukesha County has received many inquiries from people wanting to support the victims and the community financially. Thanks to a partnership between the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County and the Waukesha County Community Foundation there is an online giving portal where anyone can easily contribute to the fund supporting the victims and their families. |
Donate Blood
Six different Waukesha-area hospitals are treating victims of this event. Hospitals rely on life-saving blood products to treat critically injured patients.
If you are able to safely donate blood or plasma, please consider scheduling an appointment with either Versiti or the American Red Cross.
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Where to Find Official Sources of Information |
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During events like this that get national attention it is important to follow official sources of information to avoid rumors, hoaxes, and scams.
For up-to-date information, make sure to follow the City of Waukesha on Facebook here and the Waukesha Police Department here.
You will also find reliable updates from Waukesha County accounts, as well as from our organizations like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other groups we frequently partner with in the community.
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