As survivors of the Maplewood Park mass shooting try to heal, the city is ramping up mental health support efforts.
Rochester police investigate a shooting at Maplewood Park that killed two people and injured five others Sunday, July 28, 2024. try to heal, the city is ramping up mental health support efforts for people who were there that day and anyone impacted by the tragedy.Monday, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and other community leaders announced three, free events being held this week to connect city residents with support systems.
The events will take place at select city R-Centers, where counselors from the city's person-in-crisis team, the county's forensic investigation team , and wellness organization BreatheDeep will be available to provide immediate support and connect people to long-term help if needed. "When you have someone in a park that went there for a barbecue, or to push their child on a swing, but then have to be met with gunfire, the implications of that are far-reaching." Evans said during Monday's press conference. "So, although the city and county can't solve this by ourselves, it is important we provide that space.""Violence like this impacts people deeply. Dozens of people that were there when Tyasia and Phylicia were killed.
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