MoveUP stands with the community in Tumbler Ridge, BC, to mourn the loss of multiple lives and offer our sympathy to those injured following a senseless act of violence on Tuesday, February 10.
People across BC and Canada are shocked and deeply saddened by this horrible news. Gun violence has no place in our society.
Our condolences go out to the students, families, and the community of Tumbler Ridge as they continue to deal with the aftermath of this attack.
We extend our gratitude to the Tumbler Ridge School staff, health care workers, and first responders for acting with speed and compassion that resulted in saved lives.
If you would like to speak to someone or are in need of emotional support during this time, please see the list of resources below, including a guide on how to speak to children about traumatizing events.
Please reach out to us if you need additional support or resources.
Sincerely,
Brenda Chu, Secretary-Treasurer (MoveUP Acting President)
Annette Toth, MoveUP President
Christy Slusarenko, Vice-President, Combined Units
Rysa Kronebusch, Vice-President, Utilities
Dimitri Ossinksky, Vice-President, ICBC
For Immediate Crisis Assistance, Call:
BC Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433
Call or text 9-8-8 to have access to 24/7 bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support.
General Mental Health Services:
United Way BC Helpline – Call or Text 211, or live chat at BC.211.ca
Foundry’s Provincial Virtual Services – foundrybc.ca/virtual/
Mental Health & Substance Use Supports – helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/
Youth Mental Health Resources:
Call the Mental Health Support Line at – 310-6789
Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868, or Call 1-800-668-6868
Indigenous Mental Health Resources:
Kuu-us BC Wide Indigenous Toll-Free Crisis and Support Line – 1-800-588-8717
Speaking with Children about Traumatic Events:
Click here for strategies for having conversations with children and teens about troubling events they are hearing about online and in traditional media.
