Offered Services
Our purpose is to provide the community a space to begin healing after the tragic and senseless act of violence we experienced on August 3, 2019.
Though the El Paso United Community Assistance Center will soon be open, we encourage the community to get the services they need now, by directly connecting with any of our partners below.
American Red Cross
The organization provides health, mental health and spiritual care for the families and victims of the August 3 incident - by appointment.
3620 Admiral St.
El Paso, TX 79925
Contact: (915) 592-0208 or www.redcross.org
Emergence Health Network
Emergence Health Network is now operating its Community Recovery Center specially developed to address the mental health needs of borderland residents following the tragic event on August 3, 2019. This center is for families and individuals who need a safe space or who would like to speak to a behavioral health professional with concerns regarding the shooting and its aftermath.
Walk in’s welcome. No appointment necessary but recommended. Counseling provided free of charge.
To schedule appointment: Call 915-887-3410, press zero and request an appointment at the Community Recovery Center.
8730 Boeing Drive | Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact: To schedule appointment: Call 915-887-3410, press zero and request an appointment at the Community Recovery Center.
Mexican Consulate
The Consulate can assist with financial aid, humanitarian permits, identification documents for Mexican nationals, and transfer assistance for the deceased.
910 E. San Antonio
El Paso, TX 79901
Contact: (915) 544-9299 or https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/elpaso/
FBI - Victim Services
If you were injured in or witnessed the August 3 event, you may be eligible for certain services and rights, including special funding to provide emergency assistance, crime victim compensation, and counseling.
Contact: (915) 832-5429, or www.fbi.gov/elpasovictims
EPPD Victim Services
Assist with the Texas Crime Victims application, referrals, and crisis intervention.
911 N. Raynor
El Paso, TX 79903
Contact: (915) 212-4011 or email [email protected]
El Paso Bar Association
Free legal services by volunteer attorneys for victims of the August 3 tragedy.
500 E. San Antonio - Room 1204
El Paso, TX 79901
Contact: (915) 832-7211 or www.elpasobar.com
El Paso Child Guidance Center
Free counseling and support services for anyone in the community affected by the recent tragedy. Workshops and counseling services available for organizations, companies, and individuals.
Contact: To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact Beatriz Avila at [email protected] or by phone at (915) 562-1999.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - Victim Services
3850 Justice Dr.
El Paso, TX 79938
Contact: (915) 538-2237 or (915) 538-2242, https://www.epcounty.com/sheriff/victims.htm
El Paso County District Attorney’s Office - Victim Services
The District Attorney’s Office provides information, assistance and support to victims of crime. Assist with with filling and sending the Texas Crime Victim’s Compensation Program application for victims in need of support.
500 E. San Antonio (2nd Floor)
El Paso, TX 79901
Contact: (915) 546-2091 or www.epcounty.com/da/victim-services.htm
Health & Human Services Commission - Community Care Services
HHSC can assist with adult foster care, community attendant services, consumer managed personal attendant services, day activity and health services, emergency response services, home delivered meals, primary home care, residential care, and special services to persons with disabilities.
5150 El Paso Dr.
El Paso, TX 79905
Contact: (855) 710-3237 or https://hhs.texas.gov/
Office of the Texas Attorney General - Crime Victim Services
The Crime Victims’ Compensation Program helps crime victims and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. The program covers crime-related costs such as counseling, medical treatment, funerals, and loss of income not paid by other sources.
Contact: Christine Kruhalski at (915) 834-5815 or www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims/crime-victims-compensation-program
Texas Department of Public Safety - Drivers License Division
The department will assist those that may have lost a drivers license or identification card.
11612 Scott Simpson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
Contact: Bertha Montelongo, [email protected] or 915-849-4151
Texas Health and Human Services
Providing Medicaid for those that are elderly and disabled. Other assistance services include SNAP food benefits and the Medicare Savings Program.
5150 El Paso Dr.
El Paso, TX 79905
Contact: (915) 775-4591 or www.yourtexasbenefits.com
Social Security Administration
Using the organization’s website, visitors can apply for most types of benefits; estimate future benefits and much more. By calling 1-800-772-1213, you can schedule an appointment with a representative; file for Retirement, Disability, Survivors and Medicaid benefits, or discuss problems you are experiencing with your Social Security benefits.
600 Texas Ave.
El Paso, TX 79901
or
11111 Gateway Blvd West
El Paso, TX 79935
Contact: (866) 964-6229 or www.socialsecurity.gov
El Paso County Clerks Office
The County Clerk’s Office will be providing copies of Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates. The fees normally associated with these requests will be waived for those families directly affected by the tragic event of August 3.
Contact: (915) 546-2071 or www.epcounty.com/clerk/
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
The organization provides emergency food boxes and assistance with applying for long-term food assistance and government assistance.
9541 Plaza Cir.
El Paso, TX 79927
Contact: (915) 298-0353 or www.elpasoansfightinghunger.org
Project Bravo
The organization provides assistance with utilities, medication, and rent/mortgage payment.
2000 Texas Ave.
El Paso, TX 79901
Contact: (915) 562-4100 or www.projectbravo.org
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
TRLA attorneys are providing free legal services to survivors and relatives of the deceased. TRLA can help with many civil legal issues like establishing heirs of the deceased in order to access benefits; applying for survivor, disability and Crime Victims Compensation (CVC) benefits; and negotiating with mortgage companies, landlords and collection agencies that are demanding payments. Survivors and relatives who need TRLA services can call our disaster hotline (866) 757-1570 or come in person to the El Paso office located at 1331 Texas Avenue.
Contact: www.trla.org
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
The center provides emotional support services (in Mexico as well), immigration intakes, U Visa screening, and support with requests to enter the United States.
1500 E. Yandell
El Paso, TX 79902
Contact: (915) 316-0072 or www.las-americas.org
Airbnb
Airbnb is providing free urgent temporary accommodations assistance in El Paso and Juarez for those who have been impacted by the August 3 tragedy - this included those physically injured or families of those physically injured or deceased. Support will be provided through Friday, August 16. If you, a family member, or a community member with whom you're working meet the above criteria and require temporary accommodation. After August 16, support requests will be assessed on a case by case basis but outreach can be sent to [email protected]
Contact: (650) 249-3242 or email [email protected]