Stop the Gun Violence community support event held in Dooly

The Stop the Gun Violence community support event was held in Dooly on Nov. 5. A variety of services were available for those suffering from the tragic mass shooting. A total of 28 people were shot, with two fatalities. Monica Robinson, executive director of the Crisp County Community Council Family Connection, had a booth at the support event. While the Council is a hub for nonprofits in Crisp, the organization partners with Dooly County. Robinson said that it was important for those in the mental health field and those providing mental health services to work together to help the victims of the shooting. “It’s great to have everyone here in one spot that the community members can come to.” Robinson sees mental health as a particular challenge for rural Georgia. Many have to travel to be diagnosed or receive help.

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