August 2023

Supporting You Through the

Back-to-School Season

As we approach the back-to-school season, it's hard not to smile at the familiar Staples Office Supply commercial featuring a joyful parent singing "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" while pushing a shopping cart. However, we are reminded that this time of year can evoke different emotions, from joy to dread, depending on your perspective.

Validation & Support

When University of Tampa student Emma agreed to go on a few dates with a classmate from one of her school clubs, she never imagined one of those dates would end in her being assaulted in their car. Emma spent a long night with law enforcement going over the details of the assault before finally arriving at the Crisis Center’s Sexual Assault Services with her mom.

 

Back to School Anxiety

Our students head back to school this month, and with this transition comes a lot of big feelings. Excitement, stress, pressure, loneliness - students are feeling any variety of these things. It's important to help them feel supported and to validate these feelings so they don't build throughout the school year.

As always, anyone can call 211 to get connected to resources and support.

Hear stories about the community members we help, see the service areas where we provide healing to clients, and learn about the urgent needs of the families we serve. Be sure to click the link below to register to attend an upcoming tour.



Thank you to our corporate partners!