Category: Latinx survivors

Black Men Heal

Posted on by Haley Mangette

Black Men Heal is an organization with a mission “to provide access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color”. In order to apply for 8 free therapy sessions, the form will need to be filled out. Please note that because of a limited number of slots, an application does not guarantee selection.

Kings Corner

Black Men Heal offers a free support group for men of color, Kings Corner. This is a virtual space for men of color who are seeking free therapy. To register, click this link.

Me Too Movement

Posted on by Haley Mangette

The #MeToo Movement took social media by storm in October 2017, originally founded by Taran Burke in 2006, to share the impact and prevalence of sexual violence in communities. The organization that developed from this movement continues to work to provide assistance to a large spectrum of survivors.

Links:

Home– Organization’s main page

Resource Library– a library of resources filterable by experience, needs, and identity (gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity and race)

Healing Room– a virtual room that provide guided meditations, healing playlists, journaling, and activities. Click around the “room” to find the different resources.

Support a Survivor– infosheet and toolkits for individuals in a survivor’s support network.

Taking Me Back- Supporting Survivors

Posted on by Haley Mangette

Taking Me Back is an independent poster that supports sexual assault survivors through posts on a variety of information. The page discusses survivors like Vanessa Guillen, Toyin Salua, Daisy Coleman, and many other survivors, as well as current policies and the impact that they have for survivors. The page posts resources specific to different identities.

Instagram: @_taking.me.back_

Twitter: @_takingmeback_

Website: https://takingmeback18.wixsite.com/-tmb

RAINN

Posted on by Haley Mangette

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is a nationwide anti-sexual violence organization that works to provide support for survivors of these crimes. The organization provides hotline as well as a live chat.

RAINN has a collection of survivor stories in videos and articles: Survivor Stories

Hotline: 800.656.HOPE or 800.656.4673

Live Chat: online.rainn.org

RAINN has provided materials for individuals who have experienced a form of sexual violence:

YWCA Kalamazoo

Posted on by Haley Mangette

The YWCA Kalamazoo is a non profit organization whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women.


What We Stand For: After being founded in 1885, we serve as the oldest and largest association in Michigan. Originally established to provide residence services for young women, today YWCA Kalamazoo serves as a primary resource for economic, gender, and racial justice for all women, children and families in Kalamazoo.

What We Do: Advocacy & Systems Change, Caring for Victims of Abuse, Promoting Maternal & Child Health, and Improving the Lives of Children

Contact Us: For Information About Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Child Care, Pregnancy Services, and More.

  • 24/7 Crisis Line & Shelter: 269.385.3587

If you would like to help, you can donate, become a Member, or volunteer.

Counseling Center

Posted on by Haley Mangette

The Kalamazoo College Counseling Center is housed in Hicks Center on the first floor of the west wing. The Counseling Center offers a wide range of services including individual and group counseling, as well as outreach programming, and training opportunities. The Counselors can assist with your mental wellness needs, explore options, and provide referrals and resources.

More information can be found on their page: Counseling Center

@SurvivorsofColor

Posted on by Haley Mangette

@SurvivorsofColor is an Instagram and Facebook page that offers support and empowerment of BIPOC who have experienced sexual violence.

Patricia O’Garro, creator of the pages, shares hopeful and caring messages for survivors of color. As a survivor herself, she shares resources and posts on topics of trauma, social justice, and support.

Instagram: @survivorsofcolor

Facebook: survivorsofcolor

JDoe

Posted on by Haley Mangette

An app that allows survivors to report anonymously to a group of lawyers. The database that allows lawyers to link victims of mutual offenders to pursue legal action.

For more information on the app, please click here: JDoe

To download on apple products: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jdoe/id1267197389