LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber and Rep. Mark Tisdel on Friday encouraged members of the Greater Rochester Area community in need of assistance following the tragic June 15 shooting at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad to utilize resources available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
“Our community suffered a horrific event, and it will take time for us to heal together and individually,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “I want to encourage anyone who is in need of assistance to reach out to MDHHS. You are not alone and there are resources available to support you, including state assistance.”
The MDHHS Crime Victims Compensation team has connected with the city of Rochester Hills and Oakland County victim advocates to help spread awareness about state resources to help crime victims with various needs. Anyone physically, emotionally, psychologically, or mentally injured as the direct result of a crime may apply for assistance through the agency.
“If you need help, reach out. If you know someone who needs assistance, we can help connect the individual with MDHHS,” said Tisdel, R-Rochester Hills. “We are stronger together and will heal from the events of this sad day together.”
Learn more about MDHHS Crime Victim Compensation for the Rochester Hills Mass Violence Response at Michigan.gov/MDHHS/safety-injury-prev/publicsafety/crimevictims/crime-victim-compensation. Those who have questions about eligibility for financial assistance can also email the department at [email protected].
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