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Another Tragic Incident of Gun Violence in Our State

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
February 15, 2023
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The rock on the MSU campus says it all: How Many More? On Monday, a quiet night on the Michigan State University campus in E. Lansing was interrupted by gunfire and when it was over, three students lay dead and another five students were fighting for their lives in nearby Sparrow Hospital. Hours later the shooter was found dead by his own hand. The violence occurred 15 months after the deadly shooting at Oxford High School and five years, nearly to the day, of the anniversary of the school shooting at Parkland High School in Florida.

Governor Whitmer, an MSU alumnus, spoke about the tragedy. “Our Spartan community and Michiganders across the state are devastated. It doesn’t have to be this way,” she said. “Certain places are supposed to be about community, learning, or joy — elementary schools and college campuses, movie theaters and dance halls, grocery stores and workplaces. They should not be the sites of bloodshed. This is a uniquely American problem. Too many of us scan rooms for exits when we enter them. We plan who that last text or call would go to. We should not, we cannot, accept living like this,” she resolved.

Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, Joe Tate, another Spartan alumnus, was equally sadden and angered by the continuing gun violence in our state. “The dread I felt as I heard the news of a gunman on campus was quickly replaced by anger. I am angry that the safety and security of Michigan State University has been shattered by the uniquely American scourge of gun violence,” he said.

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“We have a choice,” continued the Speaker. “We can continue to debate the reasons for gun violence in America, or we can act. We cannot continue to do the same thing over and over again and hope for a different outcome. Multiple people were shot and killed at Michigan State University. I have no understanding left for those in a position to effect change who are unwilling to act,” he said.

With both houses in the Michigan State legislature controlled by the Democrats for the first time in 40 years, the public safety and gun violence prevention measures proposed by Governor Whitmer in her recent State of the State Address have a very good chance of passing in one form or another this year. See a brief summary of the Governor’s plans below. For those who may be in need of mental health support services, see the list of resources available in our community below. Source: The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.

Governor Whitmer’s Plan for Public Safety and Gun Violence Prevention

The Challenge:

Right now, too many people feel unsafe at the store or in their houses of worship. Too many kids feel unsafe going to school or playing outside. In Governor Whitmer’s first term, Michigan invested over $1 billion in public safety, but we must do more to reduce crime and gun violence.

The Plan:

Governor Whitmer is proposing an additional comprehensive investment in law enforcement including better training, oversight, and access to mental health resources. To reduce gun violence, she is proposing common sense reforms—universal background checks, safe storage laws, and extreme risk protection orders (red flag laws) — so we can make sure guns are kept out of the hands of those who might represent a danger to themselves or others and stored safely at home.

Mental Health Services and Resources in Wayne County

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is the public safety net for 75,000 people struggling with mental health, substance use disorder, and disability concerns in Wayne County. Our Provider network is available to offer services for children, families and adults with serious emotional disturbance, autism, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and much more. It is our responsibility to serve and care for some of the most vulnerable people living in our neighborhoods and communities.

There are several different ways to access services.

Download the myDWIHN app to talk or text someone, access resources in the community, find out where providers are in your neighborhood, and learn about events and trainings. Available for download in both the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

DWIHN Access Helpline, 800-241-4949: Trained staff available 24/7 who will help get you or a loved one connected to behavioral health services and resources.

988-Suicide Prevention Hotline: If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, call and get help.

Reachusdetroit.org-313-488-HOPE-call or text line for anyone 14 years and older who has a mental health concern. Trained behavioral health specialists will do an assessment and get people the help they need. Engages individuals and offers therapeutic support 24/7 regardless of ability to pay.

Mental Health First Aid-learn how to recognize someone in crisis and how to respond, call 888-490-9698.

Veteran Navigator: Free services to Veterans and their families regardless of military status, call Veteran Navigator Chris Brown, 313-585-0061.

Free Mental Health Resources: MyStrength-download this free mental health app to help with anxiety, depression, and wellness tips.

Mindwise-free mental health check on the website: www.dwihn.org, click on “Get a Mental Health Checkup”

Otro Trágico Tiroteo en el Estado de Míchigan

Una roca en la Michigan State University (MSU), lo dice todo: ¿Cuántos más? El pasado lunes, al Este de Lansing, mientras todo parecía estar en calma en el campus de la Universidad, un tiroteo dejó a tres estudiantes muertos y a otros cinco, luchando por sus vidas en el Hospital Sparrow. Horas después, el tirador fue encontrado muerto con una herida de bala autoinfligida. El violento ataque, ocurrió 15 meses después del tiroteo que dejó luto en la Escuela Secundaria Oxford y a casi cinco años del tiroteo en Parkland, Florida.

La gobernadora Whitmer, exalumna de la Universidad, habló de la tragedia. “Nuestra comunidad universitaria espartana y los habitantes de Michigan están devastados. No debería ser así”, dijo. “Se supone que ciertos lugares son para la comunidad, el aprendizaje o la alegría: las escuelas primarias y los campus universitarios, los cines y los salones de baile, los supermercados y los lugares de trabajo; no deberían ser lugares de derramamiento de sangre. Este es un problema exclusivamente estadounidense. Muchos de nosotros buscamos las salidas, cuando entramos en un lugar concurrido. Planeamos a quién enviaríamos ese último mensaje de texto o a quién llamaríamos. No debemos, ni podemos, aceptar vivir así”, transmitió.

El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Michigan, Joe Tate, otro ex alumno de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan, estaba igualmente triste y enojado por la continua violencia armada en el Estado. “El pavor que sentí cuando escuché la noticia del tiroteo en el campus fue reemplazado rápidamente por la ira. Estoy enojado porque la seguridad y la protección de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan han sido destrozadas, por el flagelo exclusivamente estadounidense de la violencia armada”, dijo.

“Tenemos una opción” continuó, “Podemos continuar debatiendo las razones de la violencia armada en Estados Unidos, o podemos actuar. No podemos seguir haciendo lo mismo una y otra vez y esperar un resultado diferente. Varias personas fueron asesinadas a tiros en la Universidad Estatal de Michigan y no comprendo cómo aquellos en posición de efectuar cambios, no están dispuestos a actuar”, dijo.

Con ambas cámaras en la legislatura del estado de Michigan controladas por los demócratas por primera vez en 40 años, las medidas de seguridad pública y prevención de la violencia armada propuestas por la gobernadora Whitmer en su reciente discurso sobre la situación del estado de Míchigan, tienen muchas posibilidades de ser aprobadas este año. Puede leer un breve resumen del plan de la Gobernadora a continuación. Para aquellos que necesiten servicios de apoyo psicológico, consulte la lista de recursos disponibles en nuestra comunidad a continuación. Fuente: La Red de Salud Integrada de Detroit Wayne.

La Gobernadora Whitmer ha publicado una Propuesta de Seguridad Pública y Prevención de la Violencia por Armas de Fuego.

El desafío:

Debido a los hechos ocurridos, muchas personas se sienten inseguras en supermercados o lugares de culto. Demasiados niños se encuentran temerosos de ir a la escuela o jugar afuera. Durante el primer mandato de la gobernadora Whitmer, el estado de Michigan invirtió más de 1.000 millones de dólares en seguridad pública, aunque deben llevarse a cabo más acciones para reducir el crimen y la violencia armada.

Propuesta:

La gobernadora Whitmer, propone una inversión integral, adicional a la forma de aplicar la ley, que incluye capacitación de alta calidad, supervisión y acceso a recursos de salud mental. Para poder reducir la violencia con armas de fuego, se proponen reformas como la Verificación Universal de Antecedentes Penales, la Ley de Almacenamiento Seguro de Armas de Fuego y la Orden de Protección contra Riesgos Extremos (Leyes de Bandera Roja), para certificar que las armas de fuego, se encuentren almacenadas de forma segura en casa; fuera del alcance de quienes puedan representar un peligro para sí mismos o para otros.

Servicios y recursos de salud mental en el condado de Wayne

La Red de Salud Integrada de Detroit Wayne (DWIHN) es la red de seguridad pública para 75,000 personas que luchan con problemas de salud mental, trastorno por uso de sustancias y discapacidad en el condado de Wayne. Nuestra red de proveedores está disponible para ofrecer servicios a niños, familias y adultos con trastornos emocionales graves, autismo, ansiedad, depresión, ideación suicida y mucho más. Es nuestra responsabilidad servir y cuidar a algunas de las personas más vulnerables que viven en nuestros vecindarios y comunidades.

Hay varias formas diferentes de acceder a los servicios.

Descargue la aplicación myDWIHN para hablar o enviar mensajes de texto a alguien, acceder a recursos en la comunidad, averiguar dónde están los proveedores en su vecindario e informarse sobre eventos y capacitaciones. Disponible para descargar tanto en Apple Store como en Google Play Store.

Línea de ayuda DWIHN Access, 800-241-4949: personal capacitado disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana que lo ayudará a usted o a un ser querido a conectarse con los servicios y recursos de salud del comportamiento.

988-Línea directa para la prevención del suicidio: si usted o un ser querido tienen pensamientos suicidas, llame y obtenga ayuda.

Reachusdetroit.org-313-488-HOPE: llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a cualquier persona mayor de 14 años que tenga un problema de salud mental. Especialistas capacitados en salud conductual realizarán una evaluación y brindarán a las personas la ayuda que necesitan. Involucra a las personas y ofrece apoyo terapéutico las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, independientemente de su capacidad de pago.

Primeros auxilios de salud mental: aprenda cómo reconocer a alguien en crisis y cómo responder, llame al 888-490-9698.

Navegador de veteranos: servicios gratuitos para veteranos y sus familias, independientemente de su estado militar, llame al Navegador de veteranos Chris Brown, 313-585-0061.

Recursos gratuitos de salud mental: MyStrength: descargue esta aplicación gratuita de salud mental para ayudar con la ansiedad, la depresión y los consejos de bienestar.

Chequeo de salud mental sin Mindwise en el sitio web: www.dwihn.org, haga clic en “Obtener un chequeo de salud mental”

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