How to connect with a counselor

Counseling is available at the following times and locations. Visit https:// vegasstrongrc.org/response-resources/ for more information and to join virtual groups.

H.O.P.E. Counseling Services in Las

Vegas is offering video conferencing support groups Tuesday at 6 p.m, Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Thursday at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

UNLV School of Medicine is offering a support group at the offices of Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, 3247 Maryland Parkway in Las Vegas, on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m.

Bridge Counseling Associates, located at 1640 Alta Drive in Las Vegas, is offering processing groups Monday through

Friday at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. No appointments are required.

puts many people over the edge, Pereira said.

According to Pereira:

Survivors of the Route 91 shooting have entered what the American Psychological Association describes as the long-term phase of recovery, which can leave some feeling left behind as media attention wanes and other survivors move on. Studies have also found that people with previous mental health struggles, as well as those who were injured or saw loved ones injured, are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder or other adverse symptoms over the long term.

Conversely, research has shown that survivors of mass violence benefit from ongoing mental health support and from feeling connected to their communities, including through memorial events. Overall, the National Center for PTSD found that 28 percent of people who witness a mass shooting will develop PTSD, and one-third will develop an acute stress disorder.

“I would encourage everyone to reach out, if you’re struggling,” Pereira said. “It’s OK to not be OK.”