APRIL 20, 1999 - LITTLETON, COLO.
Counseling
Many local and national organizations are offering counseling for victims as well as for community members distressed by the shootings.
In-person counseling sessions: The Jefferson Center for Mental Health will operate the following drop-in centers today and Sunday: 9200 W. Cross Dr. No. 421, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Light of the World Catholic Church, 10306 W. Bowles Ave., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Jefferson Center for Mental Health also operates a 24-hour emergency number: 303-425-0300. Crisis phone lines can also be reached at the same number and will be open from 9 a.m. to midnight today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
The Trauma Treatment Center of Colorado will hold a free seminar on trauma recovery Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Rd., Littleton. Several professional grief and trauma counselors will lead the discussion. For more information, call 303-790-5585 or 303-433-6372.
The Adams Community Mental Health Center provides drop-in counseling and support today and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at its Child and Family Services facility, 7840 Pecos St., Denver. Call 303-853-3825.
Other local sources of counseling:
The Mental Health Association of Colorado is offering free counseling services. Call 303-377-3040 or 800-456-3249 during regular business hours.
American Red Cross hotline, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 303-722-7474. A brochure called "Helping Children Cope With Disaster" is available.
Catholic Charities 303-742-0828
Children"s Hospital of Denver 303-764-8695
Colorado Psychological Association 303-692-9303
Colorado School Mediation Project (teaching youth conflict-resolution and violence-prevention skills) 303-444-7671
Colorado State University"s Psychological Services Center 970-491-5212
Concerned Women for America of Colorado is organizing a phone tree for prayer among its local members. Call Vanita Warren at 303-373-4970.
The Family Tree (victim counseling) 303-422-2133
The Grief Education Institute 303-377-3040, ext. 40
National Association of Social Workers Colorado Chapter, 303-753-8890
Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide Victims, 303-772-6004
Project PAVE (counseling for adolescent victims of violence), 303-322-2382
Spirit of Christ Crisis (hotline), 303-422-7076
Suicide Depression (hotline), 303-860-1200
Victim Out Reach Information, 303-202-2196
West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, 303-233-5555
Youth Support, 303-894-9000
National organizations:
National Hospice Organization, 800-658-8898
Nova Victim Center, 800-394-2255 or 800-TTY-NOVA for the hearing impaired
Victim"s Assistance, 800-879-6682
Victims of Crime Resource Center, 800-627-6872
For financial assistance with counseling:
Depression Support Group, 303-894-8000
Littleton Police Victims Service, 303-795-3703
Victims Compensation Coordinators, 303-799-1310
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BACKGROUND
Full index of the shooting Reconstruction of the shooting Timeline Location the school Floorplan Weapons used
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AUDIO
'Friend of Mine' Listen to the Columbine Memorial song sung by Columbine students Jonathan and Stephen Cohen.
911 tapes
Interview with Arun Ghandi |
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PHOTOS
A Daily Camera photo essay detailed the tragedy of April 20 and the recovery and remembrance in the following weeks: photo essay
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INTERACT
In light of the shooting on April 20, should the state legislature allow people to carry concealed weapons? vote here
With the recent rise in school violence, do you feel schools are still safe? vote here
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THE INVESTIGATION
Gunmen paid for weapons, teenager claims CHS investigators focus on computers Investigators try to disprove third CHS shooter Man charged with selling handgun to child FBI investigator's son linked to case Agents creating models of Columbine Teen targeted by sheriff denies involvement in school attack Arrest in Columbine shooting Killer reportedly took Luvox antidepressant Officials no closer to arresting suspects Detectives question shooter's girlfriend Security videotapes at school may show whether gunmen had help Bombs found in cafeteria Portraits of the killers Killer's diary describes plot of hate |
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SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Violence in Georgia School violence stuns nation Teen wounds six fellow students Teens charged in alleged school attack plot Michigan teenagers charged in plot Other school shootings 1927 school bombing killed nearly 40 children Suspensions, arrests across country La. school site of another shooting Facts: Death in schools 'Blood in the School Yard', from the Cincinnati Post full series |
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REACTION
High schools' 'cult of the athlete' under scrutiny Parents of Columbine shooters sued Suit planned against parents of Columbine High shooters Columbine spurs interest in home schools Columbine healing fund raises $2.3 million Safe Night aims to curb youth violence CU frat shows support for Columbine 'Healing bear' arrives to help in Littleton Doctors: Guilt a normal reaction for survivors School security business surges Media the message? Broomfield couple campaigns to 'Erase the Hate' Clint Talbott - BVSD rejects dress code What now? Video of Clinton's Wednesday morning speech Video of Clinton's Tuesday speech
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GUNS AND LAW
GOP tinkers further with gun legislation Columbine dad lobbies Washington Group forms to back gun control Poll says two-thirds in U.S. support tougher restrictions on guns Senate passes more gun controls Columbine killers also wounded the NRA Senate rejects any new restrictions on gun-show sales Dems want special session Gun control strife House won't debate gun bill New gun laws on table Leaders scrap gun bills Guns and legislatures |
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HOW TO HELP
- The Denver Rocky Mountain News has established a drive to raise money for a memorial to the victims of the Columbine High School tragedy. Contributions may be mailed to the Columbine Memorial Fund, c/o The Jefferson Foundation, 809 Quail St., Building 1, Lakewood, CO 80215.
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