Ch-ch-changes!
There have been many changes within Victim Support Services recently. With our new therapy office in Marysville, Nancy Hawley, who has been Director of Victim Services for seven years, has transitioned into her new position as Director of Mental Health Services and works out of our Marysville office. With Nancy’s new position, an opportunity arose for a new Director of Victim Services. We are excited to announce…
Read More#MPstronger – A Walk of Strength
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1443033386920{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”] The Recovery Committee invites you to participate in the #MPstronger – A Walk of Strength. The community-led effort will include a walk around the high school, the opportunity to plant tulip bulbs, and a chance to come together and reflect. T-shirts with the #MPstronger logo are available for purchase at www.mpmemorial.org. Questions please contact Tara…
Read MoreSeptember is National Campus Safety Awareness Month!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1442959281151{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”] Every year, college students throughout the country become victims of stalking, robbery, homicide, and other crimes. The law enforcement, mental health, student affairs, and legal professionals charged with identifying, assessing, and managing violence risk at colleges and universities throughout the United States provide an incredible service under unique and often challenging circumstances. Navigating the intricacies…
Read MoreWe won BECU's People Helping People Employee Choice Award!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1443042963045{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”] Victim Support Services is the proud recipient of the BECU People Helping People Awards for 2015! Each year, BECU recognizes local member supported non-profits. The People Helping People Awards recognize and honor both members and organizations in communities around the Puget Sound region. When we found out that we were in the running for…
Read MoreBECU's People Helping People Award!
Help US win! We are nominated for a $15,000 BECU People Choice Award! Please Vote for Victim Support Services! Victim Support Services recently won a $5,000 Community Benefit Award from BECU’s People Helping People Award! We also have a chance at winning an additional $15,000, but we need your help! Click here to vote for us now! Each person gets one vote. All you have…
Read MoreOur New Office in Marysville is Open!
We celebrated the opening of our Marysville office with an Open House on June 29th. Mayor Jon Nehring cut the ribbon and officially welcomed us to Marysville! Though our office in Marysville is new, our presence in this community is not. We have been working closely with the Marysville School District since the tragic school shooting on October 24, 2014 that left five students dead,…
Read MoreWorkshops for Victims of Crime
Are you a victim of crime and find yourself struggling? Do you feel like you are going crazy? All of these are completely normal reactions after experiencing something traumatic. Starting this Fall in Bellingham, we are offering workshops for victims of crime. If you would like to register or have any questions, please call 360-756-1780. Registration is free.
Read MoreNational Night Out
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Neighborhoods across…
Read MoreJune is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Elders are targets of being victims of financial fraud and identity theft. They are attractive targets to the perpetrators because elders are likely to have disabilities that make them dependent on others for help, severely impaired individuals are also less likely to take action against their abusers because of a result of embarrassment or health issues, technology advances have made managing finances more difficult and…
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