Resource Guide: How to Help Victims of San Jose VTA Shooting

As we all witness the devastating images of the shooting that took place Wednesday at a VTA maintenance yard in San Jose that claimed the lives of nine people, community members are mobilizing to help those affected. Below is a working list of resources to support the victims which we will continue to update as the situation unfolds. If you have a suggestion for a resource we should include, connect with us on Twitter or Facebook @bayareaproud

Funds for Victims

• Working Partnerships USA has set up a fund to help victims of the shooting. To make a donation, please click here.
• Tax deductible donations in support of victims and their families can be made through Working Partnerships USA's Union Community Resources program.

VTA Service Impacted

• Light rail services has been suspended indefinitely, follow @VTA on Twitter for the most recent updates
• Bus bridges have been set up

Public Vigil

• Public vigil in memory of the victims at San Jose City Hall on Thursday, May 27 at 6 PM

Blood Donation

• The Stanford Blood Center is supporting patients impacted by the VTA yard shooting who have required type O blood and will continue to do so throughout their recovery. Blood donations will be needed in the coming days to replenish type O inventory and to ensure the center is ready to support the ongoing needs of patients in the community. To learn about how to donate blood, please click here.

Mental Health

• AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement) located at 2400 Moorpark Ave # 300, San Jose, CA or call (408) 975-2730
• Santa Clara County Crisis Support
  • Mobile Crisis Response Team: 1-800-704-0900 Press 2
  • Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 1-855-278-4204
  • Crisis Text Line: Text RENEW to 74174
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a counselor online
• Crisis Support Services of Alameda County: 1-800-309-2131
• Contra Costa Crisis Center: call 211 or 800-833-2900 or text 'HOPE' to 20121
• North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline: 855-587-6373