The state of California is encouraging California residents impacted by the Oct. 1 Las Vegas mass shooting to contact their local Victim/Witness Assistance Center at 800-777-9229 or at www.victims.ca.gov/lasvegas.
Help is available for survivors of those who were killed and anyone who was injured or otherwise impacted, as well as their immediate family members. The California Victim Compensation Board can help pay for funeral expenses, medical bills, mental health treatment, lost wages and more.
Survivors and family members are encouraged to apply now, regardless of whether or not expenses have been incurred.