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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

10/16/2026

Our hearts are with the students, families, educators, first responders and everyone impacted by today’s tragic events in Bend.

As the community responds and begins to process what happened, there are ways we can help:

• Follow information from local law enforcement, emergency management and the school district.
• Avoid the affected area and give first responders, investigators and families the space they need.
• Help prevent misinformation by not sharing unverified reports, images or identifying information about victims.
• Check in with children, family members, friends and neighbors who may be struggling.
• Respect the privacy of the families and school community affected by this tragedy.

Crisis support is available. Events involving school violence can have significant emotional impacts on students, families, educators, first responders and the broader community.

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. Spanish-language support is available.

💬 YouthLine: Call 877-968-8491 or "text teen2teen" to 839863.

🤝 211info: Dial 211 or visit 211info.org to find community services and support resources.

For the latest verified information about the incident, follow the Bend Police Department.

If you or someone else is experiencing an immediate emergency, call 911.

Please continue to support one another and allow those directly affected the time, privacy and space they need.

10/16/2026

❤️ Our hearts are with the Silver Rail Elementary School community.

Today, we stand with the students, families, educators, first responders and everyone affected by the tragic events in Bend.

During this heartbreaking time, we encourage Oregonians to come together with compassion, kindness and support for those impacted.

How you can help:
❤️ Check in on loved ones, especially children and those who may be struggling.
❤️ Respect the privacy of affected families and the school community.
❤️ Avoid sharing unverified information or images.
❤️ Follow official updates from local authorities.

Mental Health & Crisis Support Resources
📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.
Spanish-language support is available.

💬 YouthLine: Call 877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863.

For the latest verified information, please follow the Bend Police Department: https://f.mtr.cool/fyrp41rfjs

If you are experiencing an immediate emergency, call 911.

To the Silver Rail Elementary School community: Oregon stands with you. ❤️

Please continue to care for one another and give those directly affected the time, space and privacy they need.

Oregon Department of Education
Oregon Department of Human Services
Oregon Health Authority
Governor Tina Kotek
Oregon State Police
Oregon State Fire Marshal

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