Our community has been rocked by the shootings that took place on June 7th that claimed 6 lives. Two unrelated shootings have occurred since that time, leaving 1 dead. These events can have a tremendous emotional toll on us all. A temporary Community Connections & Support Center has been set up for anyone finding it difficult to cope with the shootings. Services are free, open to anyone, and offered in English and Spanish. Drop by for coffee and a chat, a brief counseling session, or referral to longer-term help.

Community Connections & Support Center
Virginia Avenue Park
2200 Virginia Avenue
310-458-8701  

Open Monday – Friday, 10 am – 8 pm & Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm

Made possible by a partnership between the City of Santa Monica, local mental health professionals, and the faith community.  

Read City’s Message of Condolences and Recovery

Other Things We Can Do

• Be kind to each other. Practice random acts of kindness and check in with neighbors. Be a good listener for someone in need.
• Assist families of the victims by contributing to funds set up by SMC. All proceeds will go directly to family members.
  Carlos and Marcela Franco Memorial Fund
  Margarita Gomez Memorial Fund  
• Find out more about what the City is doing to address youth wellbeing through the Cradle to Career Initiative.
  More on Cradle to Career & Youth Wellbeing Report Card