by Mackayla Cox | May 16, 2018 | Mental Health
Stressful and traumatic events such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking can lead to anxiety disorders. However, it is important to understand that if you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you are not alone and there are treatment options. Contact The...
by Mackayla Cox | May 2, 2018 | Mental Health
Trauma, such as, abuse, is one of the leading causes of depression next to; genetics, life circumstances, brain structure, and other medical conditions. The National Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health America have compiled a brief discussion on depression...
by Mackayla Cox | Apr 18, 2018 | Sexual Assault Awareness
Sexual assault is a traumatic experience and can often leave long lasting scars for the survivor, continue below to read a list that covers only a few of the impacts of sexual assault on survivors. At The Shelter we have a team of trained advocates to help survivors...
by Mackayla Cox | Apr 4, 2018 | Sexual Assault Awareness
Every 98 seconds a person is sexually assaulted, this includes; women, children and men. There are many myths about sexual assault, educating yourself on the facts is an important step in raising awareness and increasing understanding. Read below, then share with a...
by Mackayla Cox | Feb 14, 2018 | Teen Dating Violence
All relationships exist on a spectrum; healthy relationships are based on equality and respect, unhealthy relationships are based on attempts to control the other person, abusive relationships are based on power and control. It is important to know where your...
by Mackayla Cox | Feb 1, 2018 | Teen Dating Violence
If you are experiencing teen dating violence, figuring out the next step can be very difficult. You have feelings for this person and have developed a history with them. However, it’s the future, not the past, that you should consider. Will you be happy with...
by Mackayla Cox | Jan 17, 2018 | DV Awareness
Stalking can be much more serious than we realize, and can result in a person’s life ending. 7.5 million people are stalked in one year in the United States & the majority of victims are stalked by someone they know. In the “Facebook stalking”...
by Mackayla Cox | Jan 3, 2018 | DV Awareness, DV/SA Collaborative
Human trafficking is an unseen crime, and many people do not know the facts about it. In order to raise awareness and help victims we need to educate ourselves on the reality. Below are common myths along with reality about human trafficking. To report a tip or get...
by Mackayla Cox | Dec 20, 2017 | Self-Care
At The Shelter, we love self care! Taking the time out of your day or week to do something for yourself is important in your overall mental and physical health. Even if you only have 5-10 minutes of free time, there are still things you can do to take care of...
by Mackayla Cox | Dec 4, 2017 | Self-Care
In the flow of life we often forget to stop and take a breath. This mistake can have negative impacts on our physical and emotional well-being, especially during and/or after experiencing trauma. You see countless articles on social media stating that you must take...
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