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Orlando mass shooting: Donate blood, get counseling

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Multiple agencies are offering help for families and victims of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history where at least 50 people were killed and dozens injured in a popular gay nightclub in Orlando.

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Family information: People looking for family members can call the City of Orlando's crisis hotline. The number is (407) 246-4357.

The city of Orlando has started to release names of the victims.  For the list of victims names go to the city of Orlando website.

Blood Donations: Donors should be healthy, age 16 or older and weigh at least 100 pounds. O Negative, O Positive, and AB Plasma are needed, according to a OneBlood news release. Call 1-888-9donate.

Palm Beach County

* 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13
Lake Park Donor Center
3451 Northlake Blvd.
Lake Park, FL 33403

* 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 13
Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Bloodmobile
205 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

* 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13
West Palm Beach Police Department Bloodmobile
600 Banyan Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

* 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 13
Youfit Health Clubs Bloodmobile
3911-B Jog Road
Greenacres, FL 33467

* 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13
Park Vista Community High School Bloodmobile
7900 Jog Road
Lake Worth, FL 33467

* Noon to 8 p.m. June 13
Lantana Donor Center
2315 Hypoluxo Road
Lantana, FL 33462

* Noon to 8 p.m. June 13
Royal Palm Beach Donor Center
1224 Royal Palm Beach blvd.,Unit 26
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

* 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 13
24 Hour Fitness Bloodmobile
6846 Forest Hill Boulevard
Greenacres, FL 33413

To find a donation center or Big Red Bus near you visit www.oneblood.org or call 1.888.9Donate.

On the Treasure Coast - One Blood - 2229 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart - Phone number: (772) 287-3111

Counseling: The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Central Florida is offering a hotline to those who wish to speak to a counselor, according to the Orlando Sentinel. To speak to a counselor, dial 1 (407) 228-1446.