Victim Services Center of Montgomery County

🐾🌟🐾 GUESS who stopped by our office yesterday? It was Barney the MontCo DAO Comfort Dog, and he is a very good boy. One of Barney's jobs is to provide emotional support to victims of crime who are testifying in Montgomery County. We look forward to working with him in the future. Thank you for stopping by, Barney! You are welcome here any time. About VSC: we are here for victims of crime and their loved ones. All VSC services-- including therapy, support groups, advocacy, accompaniments, and VCAP application help--are provided at no cost. Call our confidential 24-hour help line at 888-521-0983. Interpreter services are available in 240+ languages. #norristownpa #Pennsyvania #TherapyDog #standwithsurvivors

We know everyone has *a lot* to think about right now. But if you're a mandated reporter and you need CEU credits, we can help! Join us for our next virtual training led by experts at VSC. This is a great training for anyone who works with kids in a professional capacity, including educators, nurses, physicians, dentists, members of the clergy, and scout leaders. All of us have a role in protecting children. 📅 Monday, January 27 ⏰ 9:30 AM 🌏 Interpreter services available. (You can request this when you buy tickets.) ✅ PCCD credit approved course; CEUs provided 📍$25 per ticket For screen readers: A photo depicts a teacher in a green blouse with brown hair facing three small children in a classroom environment. The children are watching her face and doing a craft activity on the table in front of them. Text: Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: Know Your Role in Protecting Children January 27, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Virtual Event Text on a teal background: Join us for this state-approved training course that fulfills the requirements for mandated reporters in accordance with Act 31 of 2014 and Act 126 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code. Register at https://lnkd.in/eMjjTV9T. Questions? Contact Jessica Carson at Jessica-Carson@vscmontcopa.org. About us: We are here for victims of crime and their loved ones. Reach our 24-hour crisis line at 888-521-0983 or visit victimservicescenter(dot)org.

🏳️🌈🩷🏳️⚧️ We are looking forward to the LGBTQ+ Community Resource Fair in Abington on Saturday! Stop by and say hello to VSC counselor Eva Steele, MSW, LSW. 🌟 About the event: State Rep. Ben Sanchez and Penn State Abington host organizations and businesses from the greater Philadelphia area for a free community event open to the public. There will be resources, information, and area legislators available to help with your questions. Allies welcome! ⭐ About VSC: We are here for victims of crime and their loved ones. Call our 24/7 helpline if you need support at 888-521-0983. https://lnkd.in/eZsnt4T2

📍 We often post about news being difficult for survivors in one way or another. Today we are taking the time to explain why that is. Every survivor and every healing journey is unique; these are just a few of the most common reasons that we get requests for support from our community. 💙 If you need support for yourself or a loved one, please reach out. We are here 24/7 at 888-521-0983 for victims of crime and their loved ones. We have interpreter services at no cost in 240+ languages including ASL, Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Vietnamese. You can also visit our website if you'd rather ask for a callback via webform. For screen readers: WHY ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS IN THE NEWS CAN BE SO DIFFICULT FOR SURVIVORS They can experience unwanted memories of their own victimization. They may hear unsupportive comments from coworkers, strangers, TV pundits, etc and think "so you wouldn't believe me either." They may feel angry, helpless or frightened when they are pulled into thinking about what they experienced. The may relive the experience of not being believed, valued, or listened to in the past. NEED TO TALK? 888-521-0983 Free, 24-hour hotline for survivors and their loved ones. Follow us at VSCMontCoPA for more in mental health, trauma, self-care, healing, education and prevention services. #MontCoPa #GetHelp #Pennsylvania #MeToo #TraumaInformed #traumaresponse

Join NOVA and our partners for a VOCA 40th Anniversary Virtual Commemoration on October 15th at 1pm ET. Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/eqvShhD7 #VOCA40 Thank you to our partner organizations: Just Detention International Jewish Women International (JWI) DeafLEAD Alliance for Safety and Justice Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice National Crime Victim Law Institute National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators Jaime Yahner National District Attorneys Association Futures Without Violence Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence National Center for Victims of Crime National Association fo Crime Victim Compensation Boards National Indigenous Women's Resource Center National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center National Resource Center on Domestic Violence YWCA USA Court Appointed Special Advocates Guardians ad Litem MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) CSG Justice Center National Domestic Violence Hotline Covenant House International

📌 The federal government has a one-stop resource guide on what to do after identity theft. This is also available on their website in Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. 1️⃣ Click through to this website 2️⃣ Navigate to the bottom gray box and choose the language you want ⭐ VSC is also able to help you with identity theft concerns. Give us a call at 888-521-0983 to speak with a member of our 24-hour crisis team. We offer interpreter service at no cost in 240+ languages. We are here to help. https://lnkd.in/enw8mED #identitytheft #resourcealert #MontCoPa

Excellent information about how every voter in Pennsylvania can cast a ballot by mail if they want. Make sure your voice is heard.

Excellent resources from our friends at Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency would appreciate your willingness to participate in a brief survey that will play a vital role in its ongoing efforts to enhance resources within your community. Thank you so much for your valuable contribution. You may take the survey using the following link: https://lnkd.in/e549yXSa

💙💙💙 We know it's been a tough week for survivors in so many ways. Our counseling team has a few tips for how to take care of yourself when you're stressed by the news. For screen readers: Five self-care ideas when you're distressed by news 1: Breathe in for 4 counts, hold 4 counts, exhale 4 counts. Reset your body's alarm system. 2. Act on what you can control: news alert settings, reading habits, which people you follow and engage with on social media. 3. Move your body. Focus on how you feel safe walking the earth today. If you don't feel safe, reach out for help. (We can refer you!) 4. Seek support from a friend, partner, or crisis center. (We are here to help!) 5. Make a small "joy kit" where you keep thing that cheer you up and keep it handy. 🌟About us: Our mission is to provide advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes against the person and to promote prevention and awareness in the community through education. Call our 24/7 helpline at 888-521-0983 to speak with a member of our crisis counseling team. #TraumaInformed #Resources #MentalHeath #Norristown #Philly #Pennsylvania #StandWithSurvivors #MeToo #MontCoPa