Eight people were killed and seven were injured during a shooting Saturday at the Allen Premium Outlets mall. Hundreds of people were forced to flee the scene as shots rang out.
On Monday, the Dallas division of the FBI released a list of local agencies providing services to the victims. The Dallas Morning News has compiled additional resources.
If you’ve been directly affected by the events in Allen, Texas, you can find resources and agencies that can assist below. Did we miss one? Reach out to us at audience@dallasnews.com.
Family Assistance Center
The FBI announced the opening of a Family Assistance Center in Allen. The center will be open Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and offer services for mental health, spiritual care, and potential financial assistance to those directly affected by the shooting.
The center is located at 451 St. Mary Drive, Allen, Texas, 75002. Additional dates are pending.
Collin County Child Advocacy Center will assist with childcare for those utilizing the FAC.
American Red Cross
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metro East Chapter of the American Red Cross services Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Greyson, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall counties.
Contact the chapter at 214-678-4800 or visit the office at 2055 Kendall Drive, Dallas, Texas, 75235.
LifePath Systems
LifePath Systems helps people impacted by behavioral health and intellectual challenges. The organization is offering free counseling for individuals and families impacted by the Allen mall shooting.
For assistance, contact LifePath at 972-422-5939. If you would like the organization to contact you, here’s how to get help.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of North Texas provides a wide array of resources to those impacted by disaster or tragedy. The organization helps with homelessness, poverty, addiction and programs that focus on physical and social needs of the community.
For emergency family services, call the Dallas line at 214-424-7050 or the Fort Worth line at 817-344-1800. Here’s where to get more information and to receive assistance from the local chapter.
American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association offers multiple resources and tools for those who’ve experienced shootings.
- APA guide for managing stress
- Helping children manage stress after shootings
- Talking to kids about difficult news
- Collective trauma and protecting your mental health after news of mass shootings
Office for Victims of Violent Crime
Victims may be eligible for compensation for reimbursement for medical services, counseling, lost wages, and other expenses.
To find information about compensation and federal funds for victim assistance, see information on the Crime Victims Compensation Program on the Texas Attorney General’s site.
Department of Public Safety, Victim Services
The Texas Department of Public Safety Victim Services program ensures that victims of violent crime receive the rights granted to them by law during investigations. The agency covers crisis intervention, counseling, criminal justice support, personal advocacy, safety planning and more.
Victim Services Counselor Misti Archambeault covers Dallas and Collin counties. Reach Archambeault by phone at 214-861-2303, fax at 214-861-2486 or visit the local office at 350 W. I-30, Garland, Texas 75043.