Victim Support Services

🌿 Wellness, Connection & Healing in Leavenworth 🌿

From July 24–27, we had the privilege of hosting our third Wellness Retreat for Violent Crime Survivors in beautiful Leavenworth, Washington.

Six incredible women gathered for a weekend intentionally created to give them something they so often put aside while navigating life after violent crime; time and space to care for themselves.

Throughout the weekend, there were opportunities to slow down, spend time in nature, participate in healing-centered activities, share meals, laugh, reflect, connect, and simply breathe.

There is something incredibly powerful about bringing women together who have each experienced unimaginable loss and trauma. Their stories may be different, but there is an understanding between them that often doesn’t require words. Over the course of a few days, strangers become sources of comfort, encouragement, laughter, and connection. 🤍

And while these retreats hold space for grief and everything that comes with the lasting impact of violent crime, they also hold space for joy. For laughter around the table. For trying something new. For quiet mornings. For meaningful conversations. For moments when the weight feels just a little lighter.

We are incredibly grateful to the six women who trusted us to be part of their weekend and allowed us to witness their strength, vulnerability, humor, and resilience.

Our Wellness Retreats are a reminder that victim services can be about more than helping someone navigate the aftermath of a crime. They can also be about creating opportunities to reconnect with yourself and others, to experience moments of peace and joy, and to be reminded that healing doesn’t have to happen alone. ✨

Come say hi! We’ll be at Mariner High School from 5:00-8:00pm. ♥️💙

💙 National Night Out Against Crime ♥️

Join Victim Support Services as we take part in National Night Out, an annual community event that brings neighbors, law enforcement, and local organizations together to promote safety, connection, and crime prevention.

We are proud to be attending the Snohomish County event again this year, now held at a new location!

📍 Mariner High School (Baseball Fields)
200 120th St SW, Everett, WA 98204
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM

Stop by our table to learn more about our free, confidential services for victims and survivors of crime and how we support our community every day.

☀️Awaken, Accept & Release ☀️
Hosted by Victim Support Services
Led by Jennifer Spofford

Victim Support Services invites you to apply for Awaken, Accept & Release, a healing, hour long workshop led by Jennifer Spofford.

Jen is a transformational coach, reiki healer and trauma informed wellness practitioner dedicated to helping people create lives filled with joy, freedom, and deeper self- awareness. Jen’s classes create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where participants feel supported exactly as they are, blending modalities such as coaching, mindfulness, meditation, yoga therapy, Reiki and somatic practices to meet each person's unique needs.

In this workshop, prepare to immerse yourself in a journey of mindful movements, conscious flow and radical acceptance. This seminar is designed to help you lean into the present moment, teaching you how to stay grounded and become comfortable with the uncomfortable- both on and off the mat.

Through a purposeful physical flow and targeted mindful practices, you will learn the art of letting go, creating space to release physical tension and mental blocks. To seal your practice and integrate this deep release, we will conclude this seminar with a gentle, grounding group session of reiki energy healing, leaving you feeling balanced, peaceful and fully renewed.

Details:

🗓 When: August 30th, 12:30-1:30 PM
📍 Where: White Center, WA (exact location shared with accepted participants)�💜 Cost: Free�👥 Limited to 15 participants�📅 Apply by: August 14th�📬 Confirmation Notifications sent by: August 21st

No prior experience needed — just bring yourself and an open heart.

Victims of homicide, attempted homicide, assault (non-sexual or domestic violence related), robbery, home invasion, vehicular homicide/assault and those missing a loved one suspected of foul play are eligible to attend these workshops.

💫To apply: victimsupportservices.org/csp

For questions, contact Amelia Bell, Community Support Coordinator�📧 [email protected]

Our hearts are with everyone affected by tonight’s tragic shooting at the Bite of Seattle.

If you were at the event, witnessed what happened, have a loved one who was there, or are finding yourself struggling to process this tragedy, please know you do not have to face it alone.

📞 Call us at 425-252-6081 to speak with an advocate.

Please be gentle with yourself and those around you in the days ahead. Reactions to trauma can look different for everyone, and it’s okay to ask for help.

Our community is hurting tonight. If you need support, please reach out. You don’t have to face this alone.

🩵🤍💚

📞 Make a difference from wherever you are.

Victim Support Services is looking for compassionate volunteers to join our remote Crisis & Referral Line team!

As a volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, information, advocacy, and referrals to victims of crime throughout Washington State. You’ll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life during a difficult time.

💙 Remote volunteer opportunity
🎓 40-hour CORE Victim Advocacy Training provided
📅 Minimum commitment: 4 shifts per month

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

victimsupportservices.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities

🎨 The Color Within: A Chakra Watercolor Painting Experience 🎨

Join Victim Support Services on August 22 for a peaceful outdoor workshop blending chakra exploration, mindfulness, and intuitive watercolor painting, led by Kimberly Frink of Be You Breathwork LLC.

No painting experience needed, all materials provided! Come as you are and enjoy a creative, grounding experience in nature. 🌿

📅 August 22, 2026 | 12:00–1:15 PM
📍 Everett, WA (location shared with participants)
💛 Free of charge
👥 Limited to 12 participants
📝 Apply by August 7 | Acceptance notices by August 14

This workshop is open to individuals impacted by homicide, attempted homicide, non-DV/non-SA assault, robbery, home invasion, vehicular crimes, and those missing a loved one suspected of foul play.

Space is limited, apply early!

victimsupportservices.org/csp

Questions? [email protected]

Victim Support Services We offer crisis intervention, legal advocacy, resources & more to crime victims & their loved ones.

💙 National Night Out Against Crime ♥️

Join Victim Support Services as we take part in National Night Out, an annual community event that brings neighbors, law enforcement, and local organizations together to promote safety, connection, and crime prevention.

We are proud to be attending the Snohomish County event again this year, now held at a new location!

📍 Mariner High School (Baseball Fields)
200 120th St SW, Everett, WA 98204
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM

Stop by our table to learn more about our free, confidential services for victims and survivors of crime and how we support our community every day.

💙Our Fiscal Year Annual Report is Here! 🩵

We’re proud to share our 2025-26 Fiscal Year Annual Report and the impact we made over the past year.

Every number in this report represents a person, family, or survivor who reached out during one of the most difficult times in their life. This report highlights the dedication, compassion, and heart of our incredible staff and volunteers, whose commitment to serving victims of violent crime makes this work possible every day.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Together, we’re helping survivors find hope, healing, and a path forward.

📖 View our full Fiscal Year Annual Report using the link below to learn more about the services we provide, the lives we’ve impacted, and the work we’re continuing to do for victims of violent crime in our community.

victimsupportservices.org/annual-report

🌭Community Connections BBQ 🍔

Victim Support Services invites victims and survivors of crime to join us for a Community Connections BBQ on Thursday, August 6th in Shoreline, WA.

This gathering is a welcoming space for survivors to connect, share community, and experience the support that can come through peer-to-peer connection. Healing can feel isolating, and events like this are meant to help remind you that you are not alone.

Join us for a relaxed evening of food, connection, and community with beautiful views of the Puget Sound. Family and friends are welcome.

📅 Aug 6 | 5:00–8:00 PM�📍 Richmond Beach Saltwater Park �📝 RSVP by July 30th

To RSVP:
victimsupportservices.org/community-connections-bbq

We hope to see you there. 💙

📝Virtual Grief Journaling📝
Hosted by Victim Support Services
Led by Amelia Bell

Victim Support Services invites you to an hour long, guided grief journaling session with VSS’ Community Support Coordinator, Amelia Bell. 

The session will consist of several writing prompts inspired by What’s Your Grief, an online community for grieving people that offers various resources such as podcasts, books, and grief journaling courses for those grieving, as well as those supporting someone else who is grieving. 

This workshop will invite you to reflect on your experiences, navigate and express your grief in a new way, and connect with others who may be grieving similarly. There will be opportunities to share your journal entry with others, but it is not required.

📅When: July 8th at 5:00 PM
📍Where: Virtual via Zoom
❣️Cost: Free of Charge
🌼Eligibility: This workshop is open to individuals impacted by homicide, attempted homicide, non-domestic violence/non-sexual assault-related assault, robbery, home invasion, vehicular crimes, and those missing a loved one suspected of foul play. We care deeply about all survivors of crime. As a grant-funded program, this workshop is limited to the populations listed above and reflects our current funding guidelines—not our values. Thank you for understanding.
✏️What to Bring: Pen and Paper
⭐Apply By: June 21st
🎊Notice of Acceptance By: July 1st

Register here: victimsupportservices.org/virtual-grief-journaling

If you are looking for a new, creative way to navigate and express your grief, we encourage you to join us in whatever capacity is possible for you. Dress comfortably, have a snack nearby, and come with an open mind.

Questions? Contact Amelia Bell, Community Support Coordinator at [email protected]

Victim Support Services We offer crisis intervention, legal advocacy, resources & more to crime victims & their loved ones.