Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)

Show your support by wearing  a purple ribbon this month.  Rise to the Challenge to end domestic violence in our community.  Educate yourself about domestic violence.  Volunteer your time or skills.  Partner with your class, workplace, church, or organization to raise awareness in your community. Visit Marathon County Public Library in Wausau for an informational display.

Saturday, October  1st, 2016
13th Annual Block Party
3200 Hilltop Avenue, Wausau, WI
10-1 pm

The Women’s Community celebrates DVAM with a community block party.  Free food, games, prizes, and entertainment will be provided.

Tuesday, October .4, 2016
Intersection of  Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
North Central  Technical College (Wausau Campus)
Main Building E101
11:30 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.

In recognition of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the AOD Partnership will be partnering with The Women’s Community to raise awareness on the link between mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence.  CEUs: 1 Free CEU offered. If you are interested in receiving this credit, register online at: https://www.ntc.edu/ce/conferences

Monday, October 10th, 2016
Brown Bag Lunch Series
North Central Health Care
1100 Lake View  Drive  Wausau, WI
Sessions are at noon and 5:00 p.m.

NCHC will be hosting The Women’s Community as part of their Brown Bag Lunch Series to discuss our services and opportunities to collaborate. The purpose of the series is to bring community partners together to the open lines of communication and get up-to-date information on how we can serve, refer, or make connections for clients. Representatives from community service providers are encouraged to attend, and share information within their agencies.

October 25th, 2016
“See Something: Say Something–
How to be an Active Bystander.”
North Central  Technical College (Wausau Campus)  Main Building
Noon –1:00 p.m.

As a student leader you may be naturally seen as being trustworthy and may find yourself on the receiving end of information from classmates or friends. This engaging presentation by Samantha Komosa of The Women’s Community prepare you for how to be an active bystander and a supportive listener while covering other important things you should know about someone who is experiencing domestic violence and seeking support.