struggling with the financial burdens that have been placed on them. Here are some resources that may help: • Mental health benefits may be available through a victim and survivor’s insurance medical coverage. Each policy is different so benefits will vary. • Sometimes employers provide assistance via an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Typically an EAP will provide short term sessions, usually over the phone with a therapist. • Many mental health or counseling agencies provide short-term counseling on a sliding- scale or payment plan basis. • Some churches or other faith-based or- ganizations offer counseling by leaders or trained members. • Support groups can be another place to look for assistance. Parents of Murdered Children is one source, pomc.org, an- other is Compassionate Friends at compassionatefriends.org. The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator through SAMHSA provides informa- tion and referrals to alcohol or substance abuse treatment centers and mental health centers across the nation. findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Sometimes speaking with other victims can provide great support.
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