At least nine people were reported dead and others injured after a Valley Transportation Authority worker opened fire at a VTA facility in San Jose early Wednesday morning. Here is information on the assistance available to workers and their families, and how others can help those directly affected.

Information for families, victims and witnesses:

On Wednesday morning, authorities set up a staging area for families with relatives at the scene at 70 Hedding St., near the light rail yard where the shooting took place. Families can call 408-299-2311 for information.

The Santa Clara District Attorney’s office is providing mental-health and grief counseling, along with other services, to victims, family members and witnesses at their Family Assistance Center, located at the Red Cross building at 2731 N. First Street. The center will be open on Wednesday until 7 pm and on Thursday, May 27 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Call (408) 209-8356 for more information.

The American Counseling Association offers free counseling resources to survivors of gun violence, available via phone or text message.

How I can help the victims and their families?

Silicon Valley nonprofit Working Partnerships USA has set up a fund to support those directly affected by the shooting. To donate, click here.

The Amalgamated Transit Union has a fund to help workers affected by the mass shooting. Donations can be made online here. Checks can also be mailed to the union’s disaster relief fund at 10000 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20903, attention John A. Costa.

In the aftermath of the shooting, Stanford Blood Center is seeking donors with Type O blood. Donors can make an appointment online or walk in to one of SBC’s three locations in Menlo Park, Mountain View and Campbell.