10/16/2026
We are heartbroken over yesterdays events at Silver Rail Elementary. Schools are supposed to be places of learning, fun, and safety. Now, Silver Rail will hold with it a memory of this tragedy.
We grieve with the families who lost loved ones in yesterdays events. We see you, and we share in your pain.
We love Bend, and have been so encouraged to see people in this incredible community supporting each other through this.
If you need support, the resources below can help. You aren't alone. We are all going through this together.
Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to host free, walk-in community support events today.
Event details:
Community Support & Healing Gathering (CSIM) at the Deschutes Public Library - Central Library. 10am-3pm today. Free and open to all community members.
Community Support & Healing Gathering (CSIM) at the Larkspur Community Center. 4pm-7pm today.
Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day at 63311 Jamison St.
Bend Local Crisis Line: Call (541) 322-7500 ext. 9
National Hotline: Call or text 988 any time.
Deschutes Public Library: All Public library locations are open today. Bend La Pine schools is making crisis counselors and other forms of support available at the Central Library today.
Open Arts Center: Open today from 10am-2pm for families and community members. They have food, art supplies and music.
High Desert Museum: Offering free admission to the community today if you need a quiet place to walk, breathe and be together with community members.
Mountain River Counseling and Consulting: Clinic is open from 11am-2pm to the community.
Two Suns Art Studio + Makerspace: Partnering with Whimsy with Purpose to get art supplies and hands on tools for expression to Silver Rail families over the next few days. Follow Two Suns to learn more.