San Bernardino County Sexual Assault Services Inc.

THANK YOU LuLaRoe with Kelly Ann for donating all of these brand new items to support Survivors in need at our Coachella Valley office! We are always accepting donations of *new* clothing items and toiletries for Survivors to have after their forensic exam. Often, a Survivor’s clothing is taken as evidence, leaving them with only paper hospital gowns to wear home. Donated items are given to Survivors so that they can be as comfortable as possible after their exam. Items Ne...eded in all sizes: T-shirts Sweatshirts Sweatpants Cotton panties Bras (cotton or sports bras) Boxers/briefs Socks Toothbrushes and tooth paste Comb or hairbrush Soap, shampoo & conditioner Cosmetic bag to carry items in See our website www.sbsas.org/donate to see our Amazon Wishlist for suggested items.

Thank you to all who donated to ours, and all causes, this year! You made a difference!

As donations continue to roll in, we want to extend an extra special thank you to everyone who donated to our agency on #givingtuesday! We couldn’t provide these vital services to our community, free of charge, without your generosity. Thank you for supporting us and thank you for supporting Survivors!

Our sister agency, Crime Survivor Services, is available to speak with anyone needing to talk after today's events at Ontario Mills. We are here to talk 24/7! #ontariomills #crisiscounselor #ontariopolicedepartment #ontariopd

Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24, at 10am for the @optionhouseinc Drive-Thru Resource Fair! Come drive through the parking lot to receive a bag full of resources of all kinds, including for survivors of sexual assault.

In the spirit of giving, if you have any new, unwrapped books or toys, you can donate them to Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes' Holiday Drive Thru Toy & Book Drive!

#repost from @ndvhofficial Today is #WearPurpleDay! Wear Purple Day is a day to raise awareness on social media about domestic violence by all wearing one unified color. Join the domestic violence movement in this annual tradition of reducing stigma around domestic violence, showing survivors that they are not alone, and working for greater safety and equity. Whether you’re wearing a purple item of clothing, drawing on your hand with purple highlighter, or using a purple... filter on a photo, post your photo to demonstrate solidarity with domestic violence survivors using #DVAM and #WearPurpleDay. Together, we can show survivors that they are not alone!

Have you ever wondered what your #GivingTuesday donation goes towards? At SBSAS, we provide services FREE OF CHARGE to Survivors and their families. That means your donations directly fund these services for our Survivors.

A big congrats to @projectfightingchance for winning the 2020 Non-Profit of the Year award for the 47th District! Thank you again to @teameloisereyes for your support!

As you prepare to open your hearts in support of worthy causes tomorrow, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to SBSAS! Your gift of any amount will enable us to support Survivors, even during these unprecedented times. Click the donate button below! #GivingTuesday #supportsurvivors

Have you heard the news? San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services has been nominated for 2020 Non-Profit of the Year for the 47th District! Thank you @teameloisereyes for your support and for recognizing the many wonderful non-profits in our community!

Our Parent Support Group is beginning next week! This is a confidential, supportive environment for parents or guardians of children who were sexually assaulted or abused to discuss a variety of topics to assist in the healing process. The group will be held via Zoom to maintain safety guidelines. If you’re interested in joining or have any questions, please contact us at our website www.SBSAS.org/contact or by phone at (909) 885-8884.

Yesterday is heavy. Put it down. #repost @selfcareisajourney

It takes all kinds of members of the community to end violence. A major part of the equation are our Law Enforcement partners. Without the men and women who respond to emergency calls, arrest violent criminals, and more, we would not be able to do much of our work advocating for survivors. Recently, we went out into the community to thank our Law Enforcement partners for all their work and support.

Our Adult Empowerment Support Group is beginning soon! This is a confidential, safe place for survivors of sexual violence to empower each other, share coping mechanisms, healing techniques and so much more. The group will be held via Zoom to maintain health and safety guidelines. If you’re interested in joining or have any questions, contact us on our website at www.SBSAS.org/contact or call us at (909) 885-8884.

We have 2 support groups beginning at the end of October! To maintain safety guidelines, both groups will be held via Zoom. Adult Empowerment Support Group begins on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Parent Support Group begins on Thursday, October 29, 2020. ... These groups are both confidential and will discuss various topics. More information is provided on the flyers below. If you're interested or have any questions, please contact us on our website at www.sbsas.org/contact or call us at (909) 885-8884.

#repost @mentalhealthamerica Today is World Mental Health Day! Though 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime, 5 in 5 people deal with experiences that impact their mental health. Recognizing that mental health IS health will be key in normalizing the conversation around mental health and wellness. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD20 #WMHD

Today we received a visit from Morongo Basin Sexual Assault Services, who delivered a care package to our officers. Morongo Basin Sexual Assault Services is one... of our many partners in the area that offers numerous services to victims of sexual assault and abuse. We are grateful for our relationship with MBSAS and if you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse and are in need of assistance, please call 24/7 at (760)369-3353. See more

Myth: People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable. Fact: The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 35% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population. You probabl...y know someone with a mental health problem and don't even realize it, because many people with mental health problems are highly active and productive members of our communities. : @samhsagov : @laurajaneillustrations #worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2020

This week we have been stopping by our local law enforcement stations to drop off goodie bags with informational cards inside for how they can reach us safely during this time filled by the unknown. We do know one thing for sure, we will always be here to support survivors! Keep an eye out for more photos next week! #SupportSurvivors #AdvocatesAreEssential #LawEnforcementPartners