Bridges

💜 GCADV's Bridges program for Deaf & Hard of Hearing survivors operates with the wellness of the whole community in mind! For this back-to-school season, BRIDGES hosted a school supply drive to benefit four DHH schools in Dekalb county!

Great work BRIDGES! 🎉

https://bridgesfordeaf.org/

No one deserves abuse. No matter what your situation is, there is help.
GA Hotline: 1-800-33HAVEN
National Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Find a program near you: https://gcadv.org/domestic-violence-centers/

💜🩵 A diary can be a lifeline.
For many domestic violence survivors & , journaling provides:
✨ A safe place to express emotions
✨ A tool to track patterns and experiences
✨ A way to process trauma and reduce isolation
✨ A reminder of personal strength and growth
✨ Hope for a brighter tomorrow
On National Dear Diary Day, let's recognize the healing power of writing and support survivors as they turn painful chapters into stories of courage, resilience, and renewal.


"Your story deserves to be heard, even if the first person to hear it is you." 💜

"My Hair. My Identity. My Voice."

On World Afro Day, we celebrate natural hair, culture, and identity while recognizing the strength of domestic violence survivors. For many survivors, reclaiming their appearance, self-expression, and sense of self is part of the healing journey.

Today we celebrate the beauty of natural hair and honor the courage of domestic violence survivors. Every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and free to embrace their authentic identity.

💛 Celebrate culture.
💛 Support survivors.
💛 End discrimination.
💛 Promote healing and empowerment.

💜🕯️ As we reflect on 25 years since 9/11 💜🕯️

Stand with survivors of domestic violence whose experiences are part of the broader story of resilience and recovery.

By remembering, we honor.
By speaking up, we support.
By acting, we create a safer future.

💜No teen should face struggles alone. 🩵

Whether dealing with peer pressure, mental health challenges, trauma, or substance use, support and understanding make a difference. Reach out, speak up, and help save lives.

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

Overdose can happen to anyone. Fentanyl, crystal m**h, alcohol, benzodiazepines, and other depressants can all be deadly when misused or mixed with other substances. Most overdoses are preventable, and recognizing the warning signs can save a life.

⚠️ Know the signs: • Slow or stopped breathing
• Blue or gray lips/fingernails
• Unresponsiveness
• Choking or gurgling sounds

✅ Call 911 immediately
✅ Administer naloxone if opioid overdose is suspected
✅ Stay with the person until help arrives

No judgment. Just help. Every life matters. 💜

💜 🩵Today, on National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day🩵💜

We recognize the unique risks that domestic violence survivors face.

Abuse can take many forms, including coercion, substance misuse, and exposure to dangerous drugs such as fentanyl. Awareness saves lives. Education saves lives. Support saves lives.

Survivors deserve safety, healing, and access to trauma-informed resources that help them rebuild without fear.

If you are a survivor, know this: ✨ You are not alone. ✨ You are not to blame. ✨ Help is available. ✨ Healing is possible. ✨

Together, we can break the silence, reduce stigma, and create safer communities where survivors are believed and supported.

💜💜💜Today, on World Never Give Up Day, we honor the incredible resilience of domestic violence survivors. Healing is not a straight path, and every step forward takes courage.

Today, on National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the organizations that uplift, protect, and empower our communities every day.
Many nonprofits provide life-changing support for domestic violence survivors, offering safe shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and pathways to independence and healing.
Let's recognize the heroes behind these missions and stand with survivors as they rebuild their lives with strength and hope.
💜 Support a nonprofit
💜 Raise awareness
💜 Be a voice for safety and healing

The NNEDV Independence Program is a survivor-centered financial empowerment program that helps domestic violence survivors build or rebuild credit through 0% interest loans, starting with a $100 First Step credit-building loan and progressing to larger $500 or $1,000 Next Step loans after successful repayment. The program has expanded nationwide and is currently available in all U.S. states and territories except Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Ohio, with no interest or fees charged to borrowers.