Every year, the week before Thanksgiving marks National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, a time for communities across the country to come together, recognize the struggles faced by millions, and take action to address these pressing issues. From November 17–23, 2024, organizations, advocates, and individuals will work to raise awareness and foster understanding about hunger […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting resources, and standing in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. At The Safe Place, we are committed to offering support, resources, and a safe place for those impacted by abuse. This month, we want to shed light on the realities of domestic […]
September is Suicide Awareness Month
September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to shedding light on the often-taboo topic of suicide. This month serves as a call to action to spread awareness, educate, and foster understanding about the complexities of mental health struggles and the factors that lead to suicide. It is a time to remember […]
Understanding PTSD
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a month set aside to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist act, war/combat, or personal assault. What is PTSD? PTSD can happen to anyone […]
Let’s Talk About Mental Health Awareness Month!
Hey everyone! May is a special month because it’s Mental Health Awareness Month! It’s a time to learn, talk, and support each other when it comes to mental health. But what exactly is mental health, and why is it important? Mental Health affects how we think and feel, it also affects how we act based […]
Tips for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to make everyone aware of something we all experience but might not always talk about: stress. Stress can be like an unwelcome guest crashing your party, making you feel overwhelmed and uneasy. But fear not! There are ways to manage stress and keep it from taking over your […]
Sexual Assault Prevention Month
April is an important time of the year because it’s Sexual Assault Prevention Month. It’s a time when communities all over the world come together to talk about something that’s difficult but necessary: sexual assault. Sexual assault is when someone forces or coerces another person into sexual activity without their consent. It’s a serious issue […]
Shining a Light on Human Trafficking
As we step into January, we enter a month dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking—a crime that affects millions worldwide. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of Trafficking Awareness Month and ways we can unite to combat this pervasive issue. Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of individuals through force, […]
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week this year is November 13th – 21st. It is organized every year by the National Coalition for the Homeless. People from across the country come together to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Designed to educate the public, raise awareness about the issue of poverty, and […]
Bullying Awareness Month: Shining a Light on a Global Issue
October is not just about changing leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes; it’s also Bullying Awareness Month. This annual campaign reminds us of the profound impact of bullying on individuals and communities worldwide, and it encourages us to take action. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of Bullying Awareness Month and how we can […]
