"We have simply got to make people aware that none of us are free until we’re all free, and we aren’t free yet." -Opal Lee
Learn about Opal Lee, her story of resilience, and her work to make Juneteenth a national holiday here. Last October, Governor Northam signed legislation declaring Juneteenth a holiday in the state of Virginia. Learn more about the origins of the holiday here.
Read and download the issue brief Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach for LGBTQ Youth Part 1 and Part 2. The series is specified for schools and agencies but contains information that would be helpful for all members of the community. More resources to help identify and implement responsive and inclusive services for youth who are LGBT or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity can be found on the National Center for Healthy Safe Children website.
Join Voices' Racial Truth & Reconciliation Virginia email list to be the first to hear the details once the Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week page launches.
The CDC's Injury Center has created a strategic plan to prevent, identify, and respond to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The plan includes many of the elements of a trauma-informed community network and helps support the importance of the work our networks do throughout Virginia. Visit their website to learn more and access the full PDF.
Drawing from across the MARC 1.0 Initiative sites, this brief describes key roles networks can play in effecting community change. Download and read on the MARC website.
The Racial Truth & Reconciliation VA coalition assembles advocates who are committed to racial advocacy and equity work across many sectors. There are five committees to mobilize and advocate for change: general coalition, advocacy & activism, education, engagement, partnership, and executive. Learn more on the Voices website and register here to join the coalition for the Committee Launch Event on June 23, 6:00-7:00pm. You can also mark your calendars and register here for the next general coalition meeting on July 21, 1:30-3:00pm.
Trainings & Events
June 8, 7:00pm-8:00pm | The Neuroscience of Trauma and How to Build Resilience
June 10/17/24, 1:00pm-2:30pm | Vicarious Trauma Workshop Series: Supporting and Healing Organizations that Care for Child, Youth, and Families
June 15, 7:00pm-8:00pm | Transform Trauma with ACEs Science Film Festival & Follow-Up: Wrestling Ghosts
June 15, 8:00pm-9:00pm | Self Love Yoga
June 16, 7:00pm-8:00pm | Rise to Resilience: Unlearning Ableism for Educators
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-
Mental Health America of Virginia's Warm Line is a peer-run service for individuals, family members, and other concerned parties in Virginia who would like someone to talk to, or who request community mental health resources, or who have specific questions about their recovery journey. Call 1-866-400-6428, Mon-Fri 9am-9pm and Sat-Sun 5pm-9pm.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 support for survivors and their loved ones. Call 1-800-799-7233, use the website's live chat function, or text LOVEIS to 22522. They also provide services for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) offers a Disaster Distress Helpline for immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. For services in both English and Spanish, call 1-800-985-5990. To connect with a trained crisis counselor, text TalkWithUs (for English) or Hablanos (for Spanish) to 66746.
For questions and support, contact:
Melissa McGinn, MSW, LCSW
State Trauma Informed Community Networks Coordinator
mmcginn@grscan.com
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