Posts Tagged ‘support’
National Stress Awareness Month
Written by: Nicole Vangrimbergen, Victim Services Coordinator Many of us get home from work, grab a frozen dinner, toss it in the microwave and pour a glass of wine. Maybe…
Read MoreThe Myths & Facts of Stalking
Written by: Maia McCoy, MSW, Victim Services Coordinator Myth #1: Stalking happens only between intimate partners. Fact: It is true that overwhelmingly, stalking victims are stalked by an intimate partner.…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of the Executive Director
Dr. Michaela Weber, Executive Director It’s the New Year and as you read this, I hope that you are all transitioning into 2018 feeling refreshed and relaxed, after spending some…
Read MoreManaging Triggers
Written by: Maia McCoy, Victim Services Coordinator The word “trigger” has become so ubiquitous in our vernacular that it has lost meaning. “Trigger” is used when one’s buttons are pushed,…
Read MoreEmployee of the Year
Congratulations to Brigitta Ellwein, King County Victim Service Coordinator, for being nominated by her peers, as the Victim Support Services Employee of the Year, 2017! This is an award that is…
Read More2018 VSS Furry Friends Calendar
VSS is launching their first ever calendar for 2018! The calendar is filled with pictures of the VSS staff’s pets. As well, the calendar has VSS events and National Days…
Read More#GivingTuesday is November, 29th!
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many…
Read MoreVSS is offering a free informational class on identity theft!
Unfortunately we had to cancel this free informational workshop. If you would like to receive information still, we would be more than happy to meet with you. Please call us at…
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with Marysville-Pilchuck High School during this difficult time
We are all deeply saddened by the shooting that took place at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Friday morning, 10/24/2014. All of us here at Victim Support Services are prepared to…
Read MoreAn Invitation to Joy Retreat
Working in a helping profession means continuously giving your strength, compassion, and nurturing to those you serve. We think it is time to come together and nurture each other. Find…
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