Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center

We are very saddened about the tragic shooting that happened early Sunday morning during a high school reunion at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. To help those affected—community members, helpers, and partners—we are sharing a Resource Guide from the National Mass Violence Center.

This guide includes helpful tools for coping with trauma, finding mental health support, and connecting with services. We hope it will help people and families begin to heal and feel more stable in the aftermath of this event.

The Resource Guidecan also be accessed here:https://nmvvrc.org/media/s1tpxrev/nmvc-resource-guide-st-helena-island-sc.pdf

After the tragic mass shooting at the American Fish Company, where three people lost their lives and five others were hurt, the National Mass Violence Center is sharing the resources below to help support the community. These tools may offer guidance and comfort in the days and months ahead.

In response to the devastating mass shooting and intentional fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—an incident in which at least four lives were lost and eight individuals were physically injured—the National Mass Violence Center is offering the resources below to support the community. These materials may provide guidance and comfort in the days and months ahead as healing begins.
https://nmvvrc.org/media/uktdm54j/grand-blanc-township-mi-nmvc-resource-guide.pdf

After the recent tragedy at Evergreen High School, many people in the community may be feeling sad, scared, or unsure. The National Mass Violence Center has shared some helpful resources to support students, families, and others during this time. These tools are here to offer comfort and guidance in the days and months ahead.

The guide is also available via the NMVC's website: https://nmvvrc.org/media/bf2h0x4v/2025-09-10-evergreen-co-resource-guide-resource-guide.pd

When something tragic happens at a school or affects kids and teens, it can be really hard for the whole community. After the recent tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, the National Mass Violence Center has shared some resources to help. These tools are here to support families, students, and others in the community in the days and months ahead.
https://nmvvrc.org/media/do1f5pki/nmvc-resource-guide-annunciation-catholic-school.pdf

In response to the recent tragedy in Austin, the National Mass Violence Center is offering the resources below to support the community. We understand that such events can have a profound emotional impact, and these materials are intended to provide guidance, comfort, and tools for healing in the days and months ahead.

The guide is also available via the NMVC website:https://nmvvrc.org/media/o3abdncb/2025-08-11-austin-tx-resource-guide.pdf

After the recent event at The Owl Bar, where four people lost their lives, the National Mass Violence Center has created a resource guide for the Midtown Manhattan, NY community. These resources are meant to support people in the days and months ahead. If you're feeling unsure, have questions, or just want to understand more, this guide can help you and your family find support and information.
https://www.nmvvrc.org/media/q4gp5yat/anaconda-mt-nmvc-resource-guide.pdf

In the aftermath of the targeted shooting in Manhattan that took the lives of four individuals, the National Mass Violence Center is offering the resources below to support those affected. We recognize that such acts of violence can have deep and lasting effects on individuals, families, and the wider community. These materials are intended to provide guidance and comfort as people begin to process and heal in the days and months ahead.
https://nmvvrc.org/media/nntlqogi/nmvc-resource-guide-new-york-city-ny.pdf

In response to the recent tragic stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, which left 11 individuals physically injured, the National Mass Violence Center is sharing the following resources to support the community in the days and months ahead.
https://nmvvrc.org/media/nntlqogi/nmvc-resource-guide-new-york-city-ny.pdf

Following the devastating mass shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV, where three individuals lost their lives and three others sustained physical injuries, the National Mass Violence Center is offering the resources below to support those affected. We recognize that the impact of such violence extends beyond those directly harmed, and these materials are intended to help the community navigate the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges that may arise in the days and months ahead.
https://nmvvrc.org/media/2g3mu3vq/nmvc-resource-guide-reno-nv.pdf

We’re excited to welcome back the Gilroy Garlic Festival this weekend!

The return of this beloved tradition brings with it many joyful memories and a renewed sense of community. At the same time, we recognize that it may also stir difficult emotions for those impacted by the 2019 tragedy.

The Mariposas Resiliency Center—formerly the Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center—is here for you. If this time of year brings up challenging feelings, please know that free mental health support is available. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call us at (408) 209-8356.

Our team will also be at the festival this weekend to show our support for the festival and provide information and resources. We invite you to stop by our booth—we’d love to see you.

We are deeply saddened by the recent incident of mass violence that occurred on April 17 at Florida State University. In response, we are sharing the National Mass Violence Center's Resource Guide (NMVC), which is designed to support individuals and communities impacted by this tragedy.

The Resource Guide is available through the online link:https://nmvvrc.org/media/szbmyddi/nmvc-resource-guide-florida-state-univ-tallahassee-fl.pdf