在几小时内科罗拉多斯普林斯发生大规模枪击事件这导致5人死亡，至少19人受伤，已经为受害者、他们的家人和LGBTQ社区建立了支持服务。
科罗拉多斯普林斯社区的成员已经动员起来，发起筹款活动来帮助支付医疗和丧葬费用，并分享献血地点。
此外，在主要为LGBTQ顾客服务的夜总会Club Q，受袭击影响的任何人都可以获得心理健康服务。
以下是为有需要的人提供支持和资源的一些方法:
金钱捐赠
一些团体已经设立了募捐者，人们可以捐款来帮助支付医疗和丧葬费用，并在事后为家庭提供帮助。
周日下午，Q俱乐部在其脸书页面上分享了一个链接，链接到由科罗拉多州捐赠365运营的官方捐赠网站。
科罗拉多捐赠365由科罗拉多康复基金运营，这是一个非营利组织，为该州大规模伤亡的受害者及其家人提供捐款，该组织在枪击事件发生后被激活。
此外，众筹平台GoFundMe已经核实了至少四名筹款人。
献血
Vitalant是一个收集献血的非营利组织，在脸书上分享向该地区的医院发送了70单位的血液制品。
“我们的心与Q俱乐部枪击案的受害者和他们的亲人同在，”Vitalant在一份声明中说。"如果需要，我们随时准备提供额外的血液制品。"
该组织表示，希望在未来几天预约的捐赠者可以在网上预约，或者拨打1-877-25-VITAL (84825)。
此外，人们可以在献血中心献血科罗拉多儿童医院，位于安舒茨医学院校园在奥罗拉或在加州大学健康加思英格兰血液中心在柯林斯堡，帮助支持北科罗拉多州的病人。
心理健康服务
科罗拉多斯普林斯市宣布网站科罗拉多斯普林斯警察局将于11月21日(星期一)举办社区资源博览会;11月22日星期二;以及11月23日星期三上午8:00至下午7:00
“世博会将提供心理健康资源、精神支持、情感支持动物、儿童保育、紧急财政资源、LGBTQ+支持、膳食和其他服务，”网站上写道。
此外，这个城市有一个提供治疗的提供者滚动列表包括一些提供免费治疗的机构。截至周一上午，已有102家供应商上市。
People hold a vigil at a makeshift memorial near the Club Q nightclub, Nov. 20, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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俱乐部Q在脸书上分享科罗拉多斯普林斯的卫星酒店正在建立一个救助中心。
“GLAAD和一个科罗拉多州将在整个星期提供咨询服务，或者如果你只是需要与家人在一起，或者只是需要一个拥抱，”帖子写道。
UC健康建议如果有人正在经历心理健康危机，可以拨打911;988，一个专门为那些有自杀想法的人设立的新的全国性号码;或者特雷弗项目这是一个针对LGBTQ青少年的自杀预防和心理健康支持小组。
How to help Colorado Springs mass shooting victims, families
Within hours of themass shooting in Colorado Springsthat left five people dead and at least 19 injured, support services have been set up for the victims, their families and the LGBTQ community at large.
Members of the Colorado Springs community have mobilized, launching fundraisers to help cover medical and funeral expenses and sharing locations of where blood can be donated.
Additionally, mental health services are being offered to anyone affected by the attack at Club Q, a nightclub that primarily serves LGBTQ patrons.
Here are some ways to support the effort and resources for those in need:
Monetary donations
Several groups have set up fundraisers, where people can donate to help cover medical and funeral costs as well as to provide help to families in the aftermath.
Club Q shared a link on its Facebook page Sunday afternoon to an official donation site run by Colorado Gives 365.
Colorado Gives 365 is run by the Colorado Healing Fund, a non-profit that sets up donations for those who are the victims of mass casualties in the state as well as their families, which was activated in the wake of the shooting.
Additionally, the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has verified at least four fundraisers.
Blood donations
Vitalant, a nonprofit organization that collects blood donations,shared on Facebookthat it sent out 70 units of blood products to hospitals in the area.
"Our hearts go out to the victims of the Club Q shooting and their loved ones," Vitalant said in a statement. "We stand ready to provide additional blood products if requested."
The group said donors who want to make appointments in the coming days can do so online or by calling 1-877-25-VITAL (84825).
Additionally, people can donate at blood donation centers atChildren's Hospital Colorado at the Anschutz Medical Campusin Aurora or atUC Health Garth Englund Blood Centerin Fort Collins, which helps support patients in northern Colorado.
Mental health services
The city of Colorado Springs announced on itswebsitethat the Colorado Springs Police Department will be holding a Community Resource Expo on Monday, November 21; Tuesday, November 22; and Wednesday, November 23 from 8:00 a.m. MT to 7:00 p.m. MT.
"The expo will provide mental health resources, spiritual support, emotional support animals, childcare, emergency financial resources, LGBTQ+ support, meals, and other services," the site reads.
Additionally, the city has arolling list of providers offering therapyto those impacted by the shooting, including some offering free sessions. As of Monday morning, 102 providers were listed.
Club Qshared on Facebookthat a drop-in center is being set up at the Satellite Hotel in Colorado Springs.
"GLAAD and One Colorado will be on site all week to provide counseling services or if you just need to be with family or just need a hug," the post read.
UC Healthrecommendsif someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, they can call 911; 988, a new nationwide number specifically for those suffering from suicidal thoughts; orThe Trevor Project, a suicide prevention and mental health support group for LGBTQ youth.
