LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A group of southern Indiana leaders are offering help to those having trouble coping with recent violence including the shooting at Harvest Homecoming.
A community message penned by about a dozen organizations in New Albany offers ways to deal with recent gun violence. The organizations include CASA of Floyd County, Brandon's House and LifeSpring Health Systems.
The open letter said this kind of trauma profoundly changes the lives of those involved.
"Firearm violence, like what we observed at our beloved Harvest Homecoming, instills a fear in us that perhaps gathering as a community is a dangerous decision. It seeds uncertainty and anxiety. It leaves us profoundly sad at the unnecessary loss of life and finds us questioning whether we are ever truly safe. It can leave us feeling helpless."
The leaders said there are a few things individuals can do to feel more safe including making sure guns in your home are protected with locked safes and gun/trigger locks. The letter also suggests talking to loved ones about how they're feeling.
If you are having a hard time going out in public or sleeping, you should seek help. To find the resources available, call or text 988. The letter said there are several low/no cost service providers in the area willing to help both adults and teens.Â
Here is a copy of the open letter to the community:Â
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