State counseling available for those affected by NIU shooting

SPRINGFIELD – People affected by the Valentine's Day shootings at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb have another resource to help them.

The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health is coordinating with NIU to provide crisis counseling services and has made information available at www.dhs.state.il.us or by calling 888-774-5304.

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