Ozone House is heartbroken by the terrible tragedy that unfolded in Oxford Schools yesterday that resulted in the loss of young people’s lives.
For anyone who is struggling, please know that you’re not alone. There is help available. If you are in or around Washtenaw County, please call or text Ozone House’s 24/7 Crisis Line at (734) 662-2222.
If you are in or around Oakland County, please reach out to Common Ground’s Resource and Crisis Helpline, 24/7 by phone or text at (800) 231-1127.
Gun violence must stop. There needs to be serious action to address gun violence in our schools. This involves tougher gun laws to reduce easy access to weapons, establishing a culture of gun safety, reducing gun access for youth and those at risk of harming themselves or others and recognizing gun violence as a public health issue. It is essential to expand access to competent mental health services and address the impact of trauma, to heal our communities by investing in the promotion of mental health and wellbeing. We must protect young people and our communities.
We will continue to support and strongly advocate for the safety and wellbeing of all young people and we demand that Michigan’s leaders move to stop gun violence in our schools and in our communities.
Help is always right here.
