In an effort to provide support to those grappling with the aftermath of a recent shooting in Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has established a Friends and Family Assistance Center, as announced in a social media post on January 10th. The outreach effort is located at 1155 North 1200 West and welcomes individuals from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm to come forward and receive on-site assistance, or to reach out for off-site services by phone or email, with virtual appointments available as well, as detailed by the Salt Lake City Police Department.
The range of services offered at the center includes crisis counseling, applications for crime victim reparations, spiritual care, and safety planning, among others, intended to aid individuals amid ongoing challenges. The aim is to address immediate needs while fostering long-term healing, and these are specified in the department’s post. Salt Lake City’s first responders are joining forces with community partners such as the Salt Lake City Victim Advocate Program, Utah Office for Victims of Crime, and the FBI’s Victim Assistance team to ensure comprehensive support is readily accessible…