A guiding light through difficult times
When facing unimaginable loss, finding help can feel overwhelming. This page is dedicated to providing you with essential resources, from legal guidance to compassionate therapy and vital community support. You are not alone on this journey to justice and healing with Families for Justice & Healing: Voices of Remembrance.
Navigating the justice system
Understanding the legal process and finding support during court proceedings can be a daunting task. Here are key resources designed to help families navigate the justice system, secure their rights, and seek compensation.
Legal & Court Support
San Bernardino County District Attorney – Victim Advocates
Provides emotional support, court accompaniment, and guidance for families navigating the justice system.
San Bernardino Office: 303 W. 3rd St, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Victorville Office: 15371 Civic Dr., 1st Floor, Victorville, CA 92392
Rancho Cucamonga Office: 8303 Haven Ave., 4th Floor, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 382‑3800
Website: da.sbcounty.gov/victim-advocates
Victim Compensation Assistance (CalVCB)
Helps cover therapy, funeral/burial expenses, lost wages, and other crime-related costs.
Website & Application: da.sbcounty.gov/victim-compensation
Parents At A Loss Foundation (San Bernardino)
Peer support and guidance for parents navigating grief and the legal process after the violent loss of a child.
Phone: +1 (909) 546‑0162
Website: parentsatalossfoundation.org
Finding comfort and healing
The journey through grief and trauma requires compassionate support. These organizations offer professional counseling services to help individuals and families process their emotions, heal, and find ways to cope with profound loss.
Therapy & Grief Counseling (High Desert & San Bernardino County)
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry – San Bernardino
Licensed therapists offering grief, trauma, anxiety, and family counseling.
Address: 1585 S D St Suite 213, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: (909) 487‑2978
Website: thriveworks.com/san-bernardino-counseling
Family Service Agency – San Bernardino
Mental health services including counseling for trauma and grief.
Address: 1669 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405
Phone: (909) 886‑6737
Website: fsasb.org
Clay Counseling Solutions
Individual and family counseling for grief, trauma, and emotional support.
Address: 570 W 4th St Suite 210, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Phone: (909) 804‑8877
Website: claycounselingsolutions.com
Stormbreaker Wellness – Rancho Cucamonga / Riverside area
Therapy and support for trauma, grief, and emotional regulation.
Website: stormbreakerwellness.com
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health
Outpatient mental health services including therapy, crisis intervention, and referrals.
Access Line: (888) 743‑1478
Website: wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/outpatient
Connected through shared experiences
Finding others who understand your journey can provide profound comfort and strength. These resources offer peer support, community connections, and immediate crisis assistance, ensuring you never have to walk this path alone.
Peer & Community Support
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) – Peer support groups, national and local chapters.
pomc.com
VictimConnect – Confidential support, referrals, and peer connections.
Phone/Text: 1‑855‑484‑2846
victimconnect.org
National Center for Victims of Crime – Guidance and connections for families navigating homicide grief.
victimsofcrime.org
Crisis & Immediate Support
California 2‑1‑1 – Local resource referrals across San Bernardino County. Dial 2‑1‑1
Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741741 for immediate mental health support
San Bernardino County Crisis Hotline – (909) 387‑3911
Tips for families
Start with a Victim Advocate – They can guide you through court, connect you to therapy, and help with compensation.
Use Therapy Resources Early – Healing is ongoing; trauma and grief support helps families navigate long-term emotional impact.
Connect with Peers – Sharing experiences with those who understand reduces isolation and fosters hope.
Keep this Sheet Handy – Bookmark or print it for quick access during difficult times.
Your first step towards healing
If there is one thing we hope you do after visiting this page, it’s this: Reach out. Call a victim advocate. Schedule a counseling appointment. Send a message. Join a support group. You do not have to figure this out alone. After a homicide, many families go into survival mode. We isolate. We tell ourselves we’ll deal with it later. We try to stay strong for everyone else. But healing does not begin in isolation — it begins in connection. The most important next step is simply taking one small action toward support. Not ten steps. Not everything at once. Just one. Maybe that step is: Learning about your rights through a victim advocate; Applying for victim compensation; Sitting in your first support group meeting; Sending a message to someone who understands. That one step can change everything.