Florida State University’s top priority is the health and safety of the campus community. This website is a space for individuals living, working, or studying on the FSU campus to access important resources related to active response efforts.
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Latest News and Updates
Florida State University Shooting
UPDATED 2:26 p.m. April 30, 2025
- A Message from President McCullough about Opening the Student Union (April 26, 2025)
- A Message from President McCullough about Spring Commencement (April 24, 2025)
- Video Message from President McCullough (April 21, 2025)
- Important and New Update for FSU Students, Faculty, and Staff on the Tallahassee Campus (April 19, 2025)
- Video Message from President McCullough (April 19, 2025)
- FSU to resume classes, business operations April 21 (April 19, 2025)
- Recording of April 18 Vigil (April 18, 2025)
- FSU Community Comes Together During Gathering of Unity Vigil (April 18, 2025)
- Statement from President McCullough to FSU Community (April 17, 2025)
COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Students who need mental health support should reach out to our Counseling & Psychological Services team at (850) 644-TALK (8255).
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees who need assistance should contact EAP at (850) 644-2288 for free, professional counseling services.
VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM
The Victim Advocate Program provides free, confidential, and compassionate assistance to FSU students. Call 24/7 (850) 644-7161, text (850) 756-4320 or email Victims-Advocate@fsu.edu.
PERSONAL PROPERTY RETRIEVAL
Items that were not claimed on Monday, April 21 can be claimed at the Student Services Bldg Service Desk (874 Traditions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304) during regular building hours. Items unclaimed after 60 days, will follow the university lost and found procedures for unclaimed items. For any questions, please contact studentaffairs@fsu.edu.
SUPPORT FSU STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY
For those looking for a way to support and uplift FSU's community, a gift, no matter the size, can offer comfort and relief to those directly impacted. Your support of the FSU Emergency Fund will help to provide immediate financial support to students and families directly impacted by the tragedy. To donate, visit https://bit.ly/4cXQNTb.
DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES
The university is not in need of additional resources at this time, however individuals or organizations who are wanting to make donations of goods and services should contact studentaffairs@fsu.edu. They will contact you directly.
RESILIENCE RESOURCES
FSU Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies has curated the evidence-based and research-validated resources included at the links below. The resources comprise a “toolbox” of sorts that you can explore (for free) and use as you see as best suited for you. They explore stress and coping approaches and share a deeper understanding of traumatic experiences and resilient responses that are available to us as human beings. These resources can be used on their own or can be combined with counseling and other helpful services.
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Anyone in our FSU community can access our open-access online resource, Resilience After Adversity, to learn practical skills and explore strategies for strengthening resilience. (An FSU Certificate of Training is available for those who complete the course.)
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Student Resilience Toolkit Journal (PDF): For students only, we have an open-access PDF version of our Student Resilience Toolkit Journal.
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Printed Journal Copies: Starting next week, students can pick up a printed copy of the Student Resilience Toolkit journal at University Center C, Room 2306, or call 850-644-1715 for assistance.
MiResource
MiResource is a tool that you can use to find qualified providers in the community to meet your mental health needs. Use this database to search for specifics, such as providers accepting new clients, accepting your insurance plan and experience in the area you would like to address. https://fsu.miresource.com/
TalkCampus
TalkCampus is an app available to FSU students at no charge, when you use your FSU email to create an account. This is a free anonymous peer support platform where you can go to share your thoughts, seek support from others going through similar experiences and offer words of encouragement to others. TalkCampus is available in 26 languages with 24/7 peer support. https://www.talkcampus.com/sign-up
MORE UPDATES
Individuals who may have information related to the shooting should call the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4987. Individuals who may have photo or video evidence should report it to www.fbi.gov/fsushooting.
Campus Resources
FSU PolicE DEPARTMENT
Tanner Hall | 830 W Jefferson St.
Call 9-1-1 for emergencies or (850) 644-1234 for non-emergencies.
FSU’s Interfaith Council
Religious and spiritual groups affiliated with FSU’s Interfaith Council have contact information listed on the website: interfaithcouncil.fsu.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
250 Askew Student Life Building | 942 Learning Way
Walk-in appointments are available for students during business hours — Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — on the second floor of the Askew Student Life Center. Students may contact CAPS 24 hours a day/7 days a week at (850) 644-TALK and speak with a counselor.
Department of Student Support and Transitions
University Center A, Room 4109 | 282 Champions Way
The department can connect students with appropriate campus resources and discuss the current impact on their academic courses. Walk-ins are encouraged. (850) 644-2428
University Health Services
960 Learning Way
UHS offers routine appointments and same-day appointments for students, post-doctoral fellows and visiting scholars; orientation students and participants in special programs. (850) 644-4567
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
200 West College Ave.
The EAP is a free, confidential program providing a professional support system for the faculty and staff of the university. (850) 644-2288
Victim’s Advocate
The Victim Advocate Program provides free, confidential, and compassionate assistance to primary and secondary victims of crime, violence or abuse against, or by, Florida State University students through advocacy, education and training. Call 24/7 (850) 644-7161, TEXT (850) 756-4320 or EMAIL: Victims-Advocate@fsu.edu.
Local and National Crisis Hotlines
24/7 211 Big Bend Social Support Hotline
Call 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333
211 Bend Bend is 24 hours a day to listen and provide emotional support, crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and information & referrals. You do not have to be in crisis to call, and there are no eligibility criteria. Services are free
24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call 9-8-8
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.