To the Editor,
As we begin to return to normal life and strive to safely reopen our state, it is important to remember the nuances and the difficulties this situation has created for many of our neighbors.
Abuse has not stopped while we face this public crisis.
For those among us already living in abusive relationships, economic anxiety, sickness and uncertainty only exacerbate an already dangerous situation. This is made all the more difficult as social distancing threatens to cut us off from friends, family and social ties – people a survivor might normally turn to.
That is why we as a community must make the extra effort to check on and support our loved ones. We must make sure they are safe and if they need help, get them connected to help.
For those that need support, there are still options available.
CAPSA has been working to adapt our services to the needs this crisis has created. Our Therapy and Casework services are being offered online through encrypted channels to ensure clients and survivors still have access to necessary support.
However, not everyone has the opportunity to reach out.
CAPSA’s Therapists stand ready to work with both survivors and secondary survivors – those supporting a loved one who has faced abuse – to provide support, advice, and help lift up families through this crisis.
If you are experiencing abuse first hand, or struggling to support someone who is, and need somewhere to turn for help, CAPSA can help. Please, call our Support Line at 435-753-2500 to find out how.
Bryce Lancaster |Service Awareness Educator
p. 435.753.2500 | c. 828.406.4005| bryce@capsa.org
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