The tragedy at Pulse continues to take a toll on families, friends and the community as a whole, but there is help and there are resources available.
Watermark has set-up a list of where you can go based on who you are and what your needs are.
If you are:
A family member of the deceased
• Fill out an Application for Assistance at PulseOfOrlando.org and receive monetary aid as quickly as possible.
• Fill out a claim form online for monetary assistance at OneOrlando.org between August 11 and September 12.
• Apply to receive information on monetary and emotional resources from the National Compassion Fund by filling out the form at NationalCompassionFund.org/Funds/Application-Orlando or by calling 855-484-2846.
A surviving victim or family member of a survivor
• Fill out an Application for Assistance at PulseOfOrlando.org and receive monetary aid as quickly as possible.
• Fill out a claim form online for monetary assistance at OneOrlando.org between August 11 and September 12.
• Apply to receive information on monetary and emotional resources from the National Compassion Fund by filling out the form at NationalCompassionFund.org/Funds/Application-Orlando or by calling 855-484-2846.
Former Pulse employee
• All employees should have received funds specifically earmarked for them through Pulse of Orlando. If there are any concerns or discrepancies, fill out the contact form at PulseOfOrlando.org/Contact
Business owner in the area
• Plans are currently being devised to distribute remaining funds through the OneOrlando fund. Keep checking their website, OneOrlando.org for further developments.
Someone emotionally impacted
• Free mental health counseling is available Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida at 946 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803. Call 407-228-8272 or visit thecenterorlando.org. No appointment required. Also,
• The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is offering a new program, Orlando United Counseling, in response to the recent Orlando tragedies to help the community heal. Visit MHACF.org/Orlando-United-Counseling for more information.
• The Greater Orlando Trauma Recovery Network is offering up to 5 hours of free Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy sessions. Call 321-233-6365 or email GreaterOrlandoTRN@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
• For an extensive array of mental health services for Pulse victims, contact Two Spirit Health Services Inc., 801 N. Magnolia Ave., 407-963-5664. Just click on the Pulse Affected Services tab.
*If you are between 13 and 24 years of age, Zebra Coalition is offering extensive services including counseling, gift cards, short term housing and more. Visit Zebra Coalition at 911 N Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32803 or call its hotline at (407) 822-5036
FOR ALL AFFECTED IN ANY WAY: Call 407-500-HOPE or fill out the intake form at CityOfOrlando.net/Hope to schedule an appointment to create a personalized plan to move forward with the Orlando United Assistance Center.
