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10/23/2026

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10/21/2026

As part of its ongoing efforts to support community members affected by the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, Deschutes County Health Services will transition from holding community-based crisis response events to offering free individual support sessions.

For the past week, crisis teams have led Critical Incident Stress Management, or CISM, sessions for thousands of people across the community. Research shows that CISM services lose effectiveness as time passes after a traumatic event. Making a shift to longer-term care is an important next step.

From Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25, Deschutes County Behavioral Health staff will offer free individual support services at the Deschutes County Stabilization Center, which is located at 63311 NE Jamison St. in Bend.

Community members can access the following support from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. each day:

• Personalized, One-on-one support: A safe space to process the emotional impact of the incident with trained professionals.
• Resource navigation: Direct connections to community-based resources.
• Ongoing access to care: Help connecting with voluntary, long-term therapy and counseling, if needed.

"Our community has shown incredible resilience over this past week, and our initial response helped thousands of residents get through the first few days after this tragedy," said Behavioral Health Director Shannon Brister-Raugust. "As we move into this next phase, our focus is on giving people stable, individualized support as they heal. Moving services to the Stabilization Center helps us provide the care and practical support our community needs to recover over the coming weeks and months."

Immediate 24/7 Crisis Resources:

The Stabilization Center remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for walk-in crisis support for anyone experiencing severe emotional distress.

If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please call the local crisis line at 541-322-7500 or dial 988.

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Los Servicios de Salud del Condado de Deschutes, como parte de sus esfuerzos continuos para apoyar a los miembros de la comunidad afectados por la tragedia en la escuela primaria Silver Rail, dejarán de organizar eventos comunitarios de respuesta a crisis y comenzarán a ofrecer sesiones individuales de apoyo gratuitas.

Durante la última semana, los equipos de respuesta a crisis han dirigido sesiones de Manejo del Estrés por Incidentes Críticos (CISM, por sus siglas en inglés) para miles de personas de toda la comunidad. Las investigaciones muestran que los servicios de CISM pierden eficacia a medida que pasa el tiempo después de un acontecimiento traumático. El cambio a una atención a más largo plazo es un siguiente paso importante.

Desde el jueves 22 hasta el domingo 25 de octubre, el personal de Salud Conductual del Condado de Deschutes ofrecerá servicios gratuitos de apoyo individual en el Centro de Estabilización del Condado de Deschutes, ubicado en 63311 NE Jamison St., en Bend.

Los miembros de la comunidad pueden recibir el siguiente apoyo todos los días, de 11:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.:

• Apoyo personalizado e individualizado: un espacio seguro para procesar el impacto emocional del incidente con profesionales capacitados.
• Orientación sobre recursos: conexiones directas con recursos comunitarios.
• Acceso continuo a la atención: ayuda para acceder a terapia y asesoramiento voluntarios a largo plazo, de ser necesario.

"Nuestra comunidad ha demostrado una resiliencia increíble durante esta última semana, y nuestra respuesta inicial ayudó a miles de residentes a sobrellevar los primeros días después de esta tragedia", afirmó Shannon Brister-Raugust, directora de Salud Conductual. "A medida que avanzamos hacia esta próxima fase, nuestra atención se centra en brindar a las personas apoyo estable e individualizado mientras se recuperan. Trasladar los servicios al Centro de Estabilización nos ayuda a brindar la atención y el apoyo práctico que nuestra comunidad necesita para recuperarse durante las próximas semanas y meses."

Recursos inmediatos ante crisis, disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana:

El Centro de Estabilización permanece abierto las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana, para brindar apoyo en situaciones de crisis, sin cita, a cualquier persona que esté atravesando una angustia emocional grave.

Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita asistencia inmediata, llame a la línea local de crisis al 541-322-7500 o al 988.

10/19/2026

As our community continues to heal following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, support remains available for anyone who needs it.

Deschutes County Health Services is offering free, drop-in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) sessions to help community members process what happened and connect with crisis counselors.

In this video, Health Services Director Holly Harris explains what CISM is and how these sessions can help.

Find upcoming opportunities for support at deschutescounty.gov.

10/17/2026

As our community continues to process the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, we want to remind everyone that support is available.

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System and Bend-La Pine Schools are hosting two free community support and healing gatherings today, Friday, Oct. 16.

These walk-in events offer a safe space to connect with trained crisis response professionals, receive emotional support and learn about available resources.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Deschutes Public Library, Central Library
61956 SE Santorini St., Bend

4 to 7 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend

Both events are free, open to everyone and do not require registration. Interpreter services will be available.

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Mientras nuestra comunidad sigue asimilando la tragedia ocurrida en Silver Rail Elementary, queremos recordarles a todos que ofrecemos apoyo.

Los Servicios de Salud del Condado de Deschutes, el Sistema de Salud St. Charles y las Escuelas Bend-La Pine organizarán hoy, viernes 16 de octubre, dos encuentros comunitarios gratuitos de apoyo y sanación.

No es necesario reservar para acudir a estos eventos, en donde se ofrece un espacio seguro con el fin de ponerse en contacto con profesionales capacitados para responder en situaciones de crisis, recibir apoyo emocional e informarse sobre los recursos disponibles.

De 10:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.
Biblioteca Pública de Deschutes, Biblioteca Central
61956 SE Santorini St., Bend

De 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
Centro Comunitario Larkspur
1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend

Ambos eventos son gratuitos, están abiertos a todo el público y no es necesario registrarse. Servicios de intérpretes estarán disponibles.

St. Charles Health System
Bend-La Pine Schools
Deschutes Public Library
Bend Park & Recreation District

10/17/2026

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools will continue offering free, walk-in community support this weekend for families, students, first responders, and educators following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary.

The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) drop-in sessions will provide crisis stabilization, emotional support, and a safe space for community healing.

Weekend Event Details:

Location: Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to all community members. No registration required.
Interpreter services will be available.

Trained crisis response professionals and peers will be available to help individuals process stress responses, offer guidance on supporting children through trauma, and connect families to regional care resources.

Immediate 24/7 Crisis Resources:

The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day for immediate, walk-in mental health support at 63311 NE Jamison St. in Bend. Individuals can also call the local crisis line at 541-322-7500 ext. 9 or call/text the national hotline at 988.

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Los Servicios de Salud del condado de Deschutes, el Sistema de Salud St. Charles y las Escuelas de Bend-La Pine seguirán ofreciendo apoyo comunitario gratuito y sin cita este fin de semana para las familias, los estudiantes, el personal de primera respuesta y los educadores tras la tragedia ocurrida en la escuela Silver Rail Elementary.

Las sesiones del programa de Manejo del Estrés por Incidentes Críticos (CISM, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerán estabilización en crisis, apoyo emocional y un espacio seguro para la recuperación de la comunidad. No es necesario registrarse.

Información del evento de este fin de semana:

Lugar: Centro Comunitario Larkspur, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd,, Bend
sábado, 17 de oct., de 1:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Domingo 18 de octubre, de 1:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Costo: Gratuito y abierto a todos los miembros de la comunidad. No es necesario registrarse. Servicios de intérpretes estarán disponibles.

Habrá profesionales capacitados para responder en situaciones de crisis y compañeros de apoyo disponibles para ayudar a las personas a procesar reacciones al estrés, ofrecer orientación sobre cómo apoyar a los niños que atraviesan un trauma y poner a las familias en contacto con recursos de atención regionales.

Recursos de crisis inmediatos, disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana:

El Centro de Estabilización del condado de Deschutes está abierto las 24 horas del día para brindar apoyo inmediato de salud mental, sin cita, en 63311 NE Jamison St. en Bend. También puede llamar a la línea local de crisis al 541-322-7500 ext. 9, o llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto a la línea nacional de ayuda al 988.

St. Charles Health System
Bend-La Pine Schools
Bend Park & Recreation District

10/16/2026

A statement from Health Services Director Holly Harris regarding community support and healing events this evening and through the weekend.

10/16/2026

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to host free, walk-in community support events on Friday, Oct. 16, following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary.

The events will provide immediate support, connection and crisis stabilization tools, for families, staff and community members.

Event details:

Community Support & Healing Gathering (CISM)

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 (Drop-in format)
Where: Deschutes Public Library - Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St., Bend
Cost: Free and open to all students, families, staff, and community members.

Community Support & Healing Gathering (CISM)

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 (Drop-in format)
Where: Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
Cost: Free and open to all students, families, staff, and community members.

"Today’s events have deeply shaken our entire community, especially our families, students, first responders, and educators at Silver Rail Elementary," said Behavioral Health Director Shannon Brister-Raugust, "and we want our community to know the resources they have and that we are here to help."

“We know that healing takes time, and we are committed to working alongside our local partners to provide the safe spaces, emotional support, and care that our neighbors need right now,” said Molly Wells Darling, Senior Director for Behavioral Health with St. Charles.

What is CISM?

The events will use Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) frameworks. CISM is a structured, short-term supportive discussion designed to help individuals process the acute physical, mental, and emotional reactions that naturally follow traumatic experiences. CISM is not psychotherapy or clinical counseling; rather, it provides a safe, compassionate environment to understand normal stress responses, share experiences, and learn practical coping tools from trained peers and professionals.

At each event, professional crisis response staff and peers will lead small-group discussions, offer guidance on how to talk to children about traumatic events, and connect people with local resources.

Immediate Family and Crisis Resources:

For families and staff seeking immediate help before or after this event, several specialized county and regional systems remain fully operational:

Walk-In Care: The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day at 63311 NE Jamison St., Bend.
Local Crisis Line: Call 541-322-7500 ext. 9.
National Hotline: Call or text 988 any time.

St. Charles Health System
Bend-La Pine Schools

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