To our community,

On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors, we want to extend our sincerest condolences to the seven individuals who lost their lives in the Half Moon Bay shooting yesterday. This is a devastating tragedy for this community and the families touched by this unspeakable act of violence. We remain shocked and grief-stricken over the senseless loss of these seven individuals.

To our clients and families in Half Moon Bay, we offer our deepest sympathy to you as you grieve this tragedy in your community. Our neighbors in Half Moon Bay face the unspeakable heartbreak that follows such a horrendous event. This terrible tragedy has left us in a state of shock and mourning as we try to process what occurred. This kind of event is horrifying and difficult to comprehend. It can be difficult to process and experience these events, so if you need help, we urge you to seek support and services from our community partners.

The Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24-hour, toll-free crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

1-800-985-5990 | samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

As the aftermath of this horrible event unfolds, Hope stands with the community in Half Moon Bay.

Sincerely,
Charles “Chip” Huggins JD

President/CEO
Hope Services