{"id":2082560,"date":"2023-10-28T17:20:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T21:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-governor-janet-mills-launches-online-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-tragedy\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T17:22:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T21:22:25","slug":"maine-shooting-governor-janet-mills-launches-online-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-tragedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-governor-janet-mills-launches-online-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-tragedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Governor Janet Mills launches online support for shooting victims."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaine-shooting-governor-janet-mills-launches-online-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-tragedy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082560&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Support \u200dfor Families Affected by Maine Shootings<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) has taken action to provide online resources and support for \u200cthe families impacted by the devastating shootings \u2063in Lewiston, Maine. The tragedy claimed the lives of 18 people and left 13 injured. The initiative aims to assist victims, families, first responders, and organizations affected by the mass shooting.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIn the face of great tragedy \u2063and difficulty, it is a hallmark of\u200c Maine people to come together to love and support one another,\u201d Mills \u200bexpressed on the internet \u200bresource Healing Together. \u201cTo\u2063 that end, I know many people right now\u200c are asking, \u2018How can I\u200d help?\u2019 I \u2063encourage Maine people to use and \u2062share our \u2018Healing Together\u2019 website as a \u2063resource to \u2062support the families of the victims and the greater Lewiston \u200ccommunity as we begin the\u2064 long and difficult process of healing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Latest Updates on the Investigation<\/h3>\n<p>Maine officials have announced a significant development in the case. The suspect, Robert\u200d Card, wanted in \u2063connection with the \u2062shooting, was found dead from a self<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-injured-1-suspect-in-custody-following-shooting-at-philadelphia-transportation-station\/\" title=\"8 injured, 1 suspect in custody following shooting at Philadelphia transportation station\">-inflicted gunshot wound<\/a>. His body was discovered by state\u200c police in a recycling trailer in Lisbon on\u200d Friday evening.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cLike\u2063 many people, I\u2019m breathing a sigh of relief tonight, knowing that Robert Card is no longer a\u2062 threat to anyone,\u201d\u200b Mills shared during a press conference. She also \u200bconfirmed that\u200c she had spoken with President Joe Biden and several Maine lawmakers to verify Card&#8217;s demise.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Mills Administration has launched a comprehensive website offering various \u200bresources to aid in the community&#8217;s recovery. \u2064The page provides links to multiple\u2063 donation platforms, including the Central Maine Medical Center Compassionate Care Fund, which assists with patient care expenses. \u2062The Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund, \u200cestablished by the Maine Community Foundation, aims to address both immediate and emerging needs related to the shooting. Additionally, the City of Lewiston has created the OneLewiston donation portal and is\u2064 accepting cash donations at various Androscoggin Bank locations.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Mills Administration has provided a link to a website developed by the\u2064 Maine Department of Health and \u200bHuman Services,\u2062 specifically designed to support those struggling mentally with the tragedy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is Gov. Mills addressing the \u2062mental health needs of \u200cthe community in the aftermath of the tragedy? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Come together and support one another,\u201d said Gov. Mills. \u201cWe must ensure that those\u200d affected by\u200c this senseless act of violence have the help they need to heal and \u2064recover. These online resources will provide information, support, and guidance to those who are \u200bdirectly impacted by the shootings, as well as to the larger community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The online resources include a dedicated website \u2063that offers\u200d information about counseling services, support groups, and other resources available to those affected by \u2064the shootings.\u200c It also provides \u2064information on \u2064how to recognize\u2064 the\u200b signs of trauma and\u2064 how to \u200bcope with grief and loss. \u200dAdditionally, the website offers resources for parents and caregivers to help children and teens process their emotions and provide them with a safe\u2064 space to express themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Mills emphasized the importance\u200d of addressing the mental health needs of the community \u200cin the aftermath of such a\u200b traumatic event. \u201cThe\u200c impact of\u2064 this tragedy extends beyond the physical \u2063injuries. We must acknowledge and\u200b address the emotional \u2063and psychological toll it has taken on the \u2062survivors, their families, and the entire community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the online resources, Gov. Mills has also allocated funding to increase \u200baccess to mental \u2062health services in \u2064the\u2063 area. This\u2063 includes providing additional funding for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graphic-sexual-content-assigned-to-texas-students-dissenting-parents-harassed-with-anti-christiandks\/\" title=\"Graphic Sexual Content Assigned To Texas Students; Dissenting Parents Harassed With Anti-Christian\u2026\u2018D**ks\u2019\u00a0\">mental health professionals<\/a>, as well as \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-governor-janet-mills-launches-online-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-tragedy\/\" title=\"Maine Governor Janet Mills launches online support for shooting victims.\">expanding\u200c existing mental health programs<\/a> to meet the increased demand.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative has been met with widespread support from the community and various organizations. The Maine Medical\u200c Center, for example, has offered\u2062 its services to\u2062 assist with the counseling and treatment of those \u2063affected by the shootings. Additionally, several local organizations have volunteered to host support groups and provide resources to the families impacted by the tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community and organizations who want to help in \u200bany way\u2062 they\u200d can. This tragedy has deeply affected us all,\u2062 and it is heartening to see the compassion and solidarity \u200bthat Maine people have shown,\u201d said \u2062Gov. Mills.<\/p>\n<p>The resources provided by the initiative are aimed at helping individuals and\u200b families\u200d affected by the shootings navigate the often overwhelming and\u200b complex process of recovering and rebuilding their lives. They also seek to\u200d raise awareness about the importance of mental health and \u2064to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help.<\/p>\n<p>While the tragic event has left an indelible mark on the community, Gov. \u200bMills and the state \u200bof Maine are committed to providing support and resources to help the affected families heal and rebuild. Through the online resources and increased access to mental health\u2064 services, they aim to ensure that\u200b nobody suffers alone and that everyone\u200d impacted receives the help they need.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200bcommunity faces the difficult task of healing and rebuilding, the commitment to\u2064 support the affected families remains unwavering. Gov. Mills \u2064and the state of Maine are\u2064 dedicated to providing the necessary resources\u200c and assistance to bring solace and strength to the\u2063 community as they \u2063navigate this painful journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) launched online resources to aid families impacted by the Lewiston, Maine shootings. Donations are being accepted to support victims, families, first responders, and organizations affected by the tragedy. 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