TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Just days after two survivors of the Parkland massacre took their own lives, survivors now have a new resource.
A non-profit called Jewish and Family Care Options, or JAFCO, is helping to establish Eagle's Haven.
It's a wellness center in Coral Springs, exclusively for members of the MSD community.
The group opened the center early after a second survivor took his life.
The center hosted an emergency meeting talking to parents about how to spot the warning signs before it's too late.
"We do know statistically that following shootings, we will lose more victims to suicide, than we did to the gun shooting. And that was before we had social media," said Sarah Franco, Executive Director of JAFCO.
Family therapist Jane Marks says families need to be vigilant about seeking assistance for their children.
She says parents should watch for isolation and emotional changes in kids because they may lose interest and motivation to do things they're interested in.
"A person who is resistant to treatment is to ask your family member, let's get you medical clearance. Let's at least go in there and have one or two conversations with someone who specializes in this to make sure that you're okay," said Marks. "And if you don't want to stay, at least so they can give you some tips, as to how you can manage the anxiety or the stress, or the grief that you have with regards to this situation."
Marks says there are several clinics in Tallahassee that you can use to get better help for your children.
Hotlines are also helpful for managing stress and anxiety and make sure you're extra vigilant if you have a family history of depression.
