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Dear Families and Friends,
June is National PTSD Awareness Month – a time to build awareness about the symptoms and treatment of PTSD and to reduce the associated stigma of this challenging condition. PTSD is brought on by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It is one of the top 10 certified conditions among the 83,000 9/11 survivors and responders who are currently receiving treatment in the World Trade Center Health Program.
In collaboration with the National Center for PTSD, VOICES is hosting a three-part series on Post Traumatic Stress with Dr. Lisa-Ann Cuccurullo and Dr. Rebecca Matteo, who will help us to identify the signs and symptoms, understand current treatment protocols, and find ways to cope whether we suffer ourselves or know someone who does.
Our Nation continues to grapple with the devastating tragedies in Uvalde, Buffalo, Tulsa, and others. Set against a backdrop of the War in Ukraine and the lasting effects of the Pandemic – the cumulative grief makes this an especially difficult time to find hope.
VOICES is facilitating two virtual Community Conversations this month – opportunities to share our feelings in the safety of intimate groups and continue to build our resilient community.
All are invited to attend our virtual programs this month. Let us continue to bring one another strength and provide reassurance that we are not alone.
With warm regards,
Mary Fetchet & the VOICES Team
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