- Last Updated on Thursday, 29 December 2016 17:39
The Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA annnounces the following events.
Stalking Awareness Month
January is Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking is a dangerous crime that affected 6.6 million adults in the United States in one year. If you would like more information on stalking or domestic violence, Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA provides training for groups or businesses. We will tailor our program to fit your needs. If you would like to schedule a training, please contact us at 724-223-5477 in Washington County, 727-437-2530 in Fayette County, or 724-852-2373 in Greene County.
Services Are Provided For Domestic Violence Victims
The New Year is a time of change and new beginnings. If you are a victim of domestic violence and are in need of assistance, Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA can help. We offer safe shelter and support services that are free and confidential. To learn more about our services, please call 724-223-9190 in Washington County, 724-439-9500 in Fayette County, 724-852-2463 in Greene County, or 1-800-791-4000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Empowerment Counseling
It doesn’t matter if you are in an abusive relationship or have already left one; Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA’s empowerment counseling can help you. Our individual empowerment counseling provides one-on-one counseling, information, referrals, and advocacy (general and legal). For more information or to set up an appointment, please call 724-223-9190 or 1-800-791-4000.
Weekly Support Group
Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Do you need to talk to someone about it? If so, Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA can help. We offer a weekly support group held in a confidential location so that you feel safe. For more information, please call 724-223-9190 in Washington County, 724-439-9500 in Fayette County, 724-852-2463 in Greene County, or 1-800-791-4000. Domestic violence does not just go away. Make it your priority to get help this year.
Painting for a Purpose
Canonsburg BPW is hosting a Painting for a Purpose to benefit their scholarship fund. Every year a scholarship is awarded to a woman who is participating in the Fresh Start program of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. This event is being held on January 15, 2017 at Painting With a Twist in Washington, PA. To register, go to www.paintingwithatwist.com/washington-pa, click on view full calendar and navigate to January 15, 2017. For more information, call Jill at 724-747-4418.
Seeking Volunteers
Looking for a way to help others? Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is looking for volunteers willing to help us. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer we would love to hear from you. Our next volunteer training class will be starting in the spring. The deadline for applications is March 11, 2016. Call 724-223-5477 in Washington County, 724-852-2373 in Greene County and 724-437-2530 in Fayette County for more details.
