Orlando Mayor opens Family Assistance Center

ORLANDO, Fla. – Families and victims in need of help after the shooting in Orlando have turned to the Family Assistance Center for support. In the two days since the opening of the center, 94 families and 256 individuals have visited.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the opening the Family Assistance Center, Wednesday for anyone affected by Sunday's mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub.

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The city of Orlando says services will be available to family members of the victims, those suffering from physical and emotional injuries. Services will also be available for club staff and patrons.

Services available include:

  • Air Travel
  • Child And Family Services
  • Consulate Services
  • Counseling/spiritual Care
  • Crime Victim Services
  • Funeral Services
  • Ground Transportation
  • Health Care Assistance
  • Identification Documents
  • Language Translation
  • Legal Aid
  • Lodging
  • Medical Examiner
  • Senior Services

Hours of Operation for the FAC:

  • Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 19, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Future hours of operation will be determined.

The mayor was joined by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. The Family Assistance Center is at the Camping World Stadium, formerly known as the Orlando Citrus Bowl.