The attack in Manchester, England is the type of trigger event that can make survivors relive the Pulse tragedy.

  • Manchester attack triggered mental health response for some connected to Pulse attack
  • Mental Health Association dispatching some counseling resources early
  • Pulse anniversary events set for June 12, 2017; free counseling offered
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"I've already gotten a call this morning -- that incident last night has a triggered response," said Candy Crawford, who serves as the President/CEO of Mental Health Association of Central Florida.

The Mental Health Association has been preparing to offer free counseling at several Pulse anniversary events on June 12, 2017.

In response to the Manchester attack, they are dispatching some of those resources early.

"We're already dispatching one of our counselors to go and meet with some folks that are experiencing some difficulties," Crawford continued.

“You can’t get used to something like that. It’s shocking every time it happens and every time you have something like that, you’re going to have repercussions," Crawford explained.

For nearly a year, Crawford's team at the Mental Health Association of Central Florida has been providing free counseling services to about 100 Pulse survivors.

"Most of the people that we helped absolutely had zero options of any other place to go, either they were just totally uninsured or they were out of work and could not pay for it," Crawford said.

Crawford also said people who were inside the club that night are not the only ones who need support. Emergency crews who worked that night -- from medical staff to law enforcement -- also may be needing help.

"I couldn't emphasize that enough," Crawford responded.

The Mental Health Association of Central Florida plans to offer the free counseling and support services long term. However, they need to raise awareness and money to do that.

Mental health advocates said it's important to remember tragedies around the world will always hit closer to home in Central Florida, because of Pulse.

"And it's never too late. No matter how long you've been dealing with something or not dealing with it, it's never too late to get help and you can be helped," Crawford said.

The Mental Health Association of Central Florida will honor 60 first responders who worked the Pulse tragedy on at their annual Legacy of Champions luncheon on Wednesday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rosen Centre Hotel on International Drive in Orlando.