Statement on Gun Violence at Evergreen High School

Our deepest sympathies are with the Evergreen High School community.

“Children need and deserve to be able to attend school without fear,” said Heather Tritten, President and CEO of the Colorado Children’s Campaign. “We must work together to end gun violence so that no other child experiences a school shooting. And we must take care of those who are suffering today.”

Resources for students, schools, parents, and communities

• CDPHE Office of Gun Violence Prevention: Office of Gun Violence Prevention | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Gun violence resources from the Office of School Safety: Gun Violence Prevention | The Office of School Safety
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network: School shooting resources
• SAMHSA: Coping with traumatic events
• American Psychological Association: Coping with shootings
• University of Michigan: Resources for Communities After a School Shooting | Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention (umich.edu)
• Second Wind Fund: Second Wind Fund – Youth Suicide Prevention (thesecondwindfund.org)

Resources for crisis support:

• Colorado Crisis and Support Line: 844-493-8255, or Text TALK to 38255
• Safe2Tell Colorado: 877-542-7233