Dear Families and Friends,

 

Happy New Year from our family to yours!

 

As we begin 2024, our staff remains committed to providing meaningful support for victims’ families, responders and survivors, while collaborating with public-private partners to educate and train community stakeholders to prepare for and respond to other tragedies.

 

To that end, our staff is planning focus groups, support services, monthly webinars, and the launch of VOICES Community Preparedness Training. Meg Rooney joins us on January 12 to lead us in a Mindful Moment Meditation. On January 23, our longtime friend, Dr. Robin Gurwitch will present The Ripple Effect of Trauma: Understanding and Supporting Those Impacted by Mass Violence. Dr. Gurwitch has an extensive clinical background in responding to the needs of children impacted by mass tragedy.

 

All of us at VOICES are excited about the opportunities ahead in 2024 – as we renew our work with our longstanding partners and expand our collaborations to collectively build a better tomorrow.

 

We look forward to our work together in the coming year!

 

With warm regards,
Mary Fetchet & the VOICES Team

 

 

The impact of mass violence spreads like a boulder thrown into a calm pond. It affects those directly involved, including survivors, family members of those killed or injured, responders, and the entire community where the event occurred. It has lasting mental health effects, which can range from adverse consequences to posttraumatic growth.

 

Dr. Gurwitch, a clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years specializing in the affect of trauma on children, will discuss the impact of mass violence and suggest ways that can contribute to healing and recovery, both short and long-term.

 

 

Your opinion matters! As we plan our 2024 programs, VOICES remains committed to providing meaningful experiences that will be helpful to you and your family. In an effort to gather ideas, we are hosting a series of VOICES Community Focus Groups, facilitated by our staff. The first group of this series will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 12pm to 1pm.

 

The discussion will focus on topics such as, “What do you and your family need at this time?” “What support programs would be helpful?” “What workshop topics are of interest?” “What suggestions do you have for continuing to build a supportive community?” Break-out groups will allow for more in-depth conversations to share suggestions that will help shape our programs.

 

All are welcome and encouraged to participate!

 

Thanks to the generosity of so many, VOICES has provided critical support and programs for thousands of victims’ families, responders and survivors, as well as education and training to prepare communities to respond to tragedy. Help us help others by contributing to VOICES Annual Appeal to support our work in 2024! For an overview of VOICES ongoing programs and new initiatives, click here.

 

To watch our testimonial video and hear how VOICES is making an impact in the lives of so many, click here.

Bereavement Group Who Lost a Loved One in the Past 3 Years

January 4 & 18 - Register

 

Caregivers

January 24 - Register

 

Family Members

January 8 & 22 - Register

Parents Helping Parents In-Person Peer Support Group

January 3 & 17 - Register

 

Responders

January 15 - Register

 

Survivors

January 9 & 23 - Register

 

Recent articles of relevance to the VOICES community:

From 9/11 to today, helping families and communities heal after tragedy

Voices Center for Resilience assists communities in preparing for and recovering from tragedy, and provides long-term support and resources that promote mental health care and wellness, for victims' families, responders and survivors.

More Information: VoicesCenter.org
(203) 966-3911 | Support@VoicesCenter.org

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