Dallas Institute for Immigrant Women

The To***co, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS) tool can be a helpful resource for substance use Counselors. The free resource from the National Institutes of Health has a combined screening and assessment for clients who struggle with substance use. https://nida.nih.gov/taps2/ #/

Today, we celebrate women by honoring all forms of resilience. 💜
We ask that you take a moment to remember that strength is asking for help. Strength is rest. Strength is community.

We at Trauma Support Services also celebrate our fearless, woman-led team who work to ensure all clients receive the individualized, compassionate support they need in times of great need.
Support is stronger when shared. 🤝 Volunteer with us as a therapist, advocate, or trainer and share in our mission. Visit https://www.traumasupportservices.org/
to learn more about connecting with our team!

With a winter storm approaching and we brace for the extreme cold, we need to consider how winter storms and natural disasters amplify domestic violence and human trafficking.

Although natural disasters and winter storms don’t outright cause violence, they do exacerbate conditions that make violence in the home or exploitation more likely to occur. That’s because disasters destabilize everyday life, disrupt support systems, and increase financial stress, among many other factors. These stressors worsen risks for harm, particularly for people who are already experiencing violence or vulnerabilities that increase their likelihood of experiencing domestic violence or human trafficking.

Read more on our blog: https://mosaicservices.org/natural-disasters-domestic-violence-and-human-trafficking/

Human rights belong to everyone!

Today on , we are reminded to always stand up against violence, abuse, and injustice, and to advocate for the rights of all people. This observation honors the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which proclaimed that universal human rights must be advanced and protected.

Every voice matters. Today we encourage you to use the power of your voice to advocate for the rights of all people.

Wishing all Americans a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, we reflect on the many blessings of our great Nation and thank the heroic men and women who serve to protect our freedoms.

The prayers of the entire Nation remain with the two members of the National Guard and their families.

Help for someone you love. Get support without judgment.

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Happy National Addiction Professionals Day!
Today we honor the dedication, compassion, and hard work of those who support individuals on the journey toward recovery. Thank you for every counseling session, every moment of listening, every encouragement along the way. Your work changes lives.

Su***de Prevention Month: Ideas for Action – Su***de Prevention Resource Center This two-page resource offers information to help anyone, anywhere get involved in Su***de Prevention Month in September. It includes tips on how to take action to help prevent su***de in your community, such as learning about effective su***de prevention, sharing stories of hope, and encouraging ev...

Every 19 minutes, a report of child abuse is made in Dallas County. By the time you finish scrolling social media, another child will need our help.

Every day at DCAC, we stand alongside children who have experienced abuse and their families—bringing them healing, safety, and justice.

This , your support makes it possible. 💙
Give, share, and be the reason a child's life changes for the better.