“Domestic Violence Awareness Month was first introduced in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It was created not only to bring more awareness to others but to connect and unify the millions of affected victims battered due to domestic violence.” (from https://domesticviolence.org) Many people think physical abuse is the only form […]
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September is more than just the end of summer and the start of a new school year; it’s also Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. This observance provides an essential opportunity to shed light on a growing health crisis affecting children worldwide. Childhood obesity is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences, and it’s high time we pay […]
Suicide Prevention Month
Every year in the month of September the CDC observes Suicide Prevention. Suicide is a serious mental health problem, we must all take a role to help prevent it. Suicide Prevention Month is a time for connection, and linking people to others in their community or to services that can create help to prevent suicide. […]
World Benzodiazepine Day: Raising Awareness and Promoting Responsible Use
Every year, on July 11th, the global community comes together to observe World Benzodiazepine Day. This day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about benzodiazepines, their uses, and the importance of responsible and informed consumption. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of this day and shed light on the key […]
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is celebrated on July 30th. It is meant to raise awareness to human trafficking happening right now. Human trafficking is a global pandemic. The act is a crime against the person, it violates the victim’s rights of movement through persuasion as well as the fact […]
PTSD Awareness Month is June
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has had many names like “shell shock” and “battle fatigue,” it is a condition brought on by a terrifying or traumatic event that is difficult to recover from. It can last months or even years. People with this condition experience triggers that bring back vivid memories of the trauma accompanied by […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and its impact on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. According to NAMI, millions face the reality of living with a mental illness each year. In May, NAMI ( National Alliance of Mental Illness) joins the public movement to raise awareness. (www.nami.org) May […]
Perry County Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Perry County Judge Toby Davis and City of Perryville Mayor John Roland, recognizing the important work done by domestic violence programs have proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As Judge Davis, seated, and Mayor Roland sign the proclamation they are joined by board members and staff of The Safe Place, Inc., the domestic violence […]
BREAK AWAY 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
The Safe Place is hosting a Domestic Violence Awareness Event October 6, 2018. We will have a 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. The goal of the event are to educate the community about domestic violence. We are pleased to announce we will have multiple exhibitor tables with representatives sharing educational information, demonstrations, fliers, brochures, […]
The Mary Kay Foundation Awards The Safe Place a $20,000 Grant During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Mary Kay Foundation is awarding $20,000 grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam for a total of $3 million. Local shelter, The Safe Place, Inc., was chosen to receive one of the annual grants to further […]
