Center for a Healthy Maryland

As we honor Native American Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—the Coalition seeks to shine a light on the critical issue of intimate partner violence (IPV), which disproportionately impacts Native and Indigenous individuals. This November, we encourage healthcare providers and allied professionals to explore the resources available to support IPV survivors within Indigenous communities. Take a look at some of the resources below: - Futures Without Violence offers materials directly for health care providers on responding to violence in American Indian/Alaska Native Health Settings, including guidance, safety cards, fact sheets, and more. https://lnkd.in/eF2UJgsm - StrongHearts Native Helpline is a free, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Victims and survivors can connect with an advocate 24/7 by texting or calling 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483). https://lnkd.in/eSVrdzd - The Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Program is a program for tribes, tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations (UIO), and federal facilities, providing violence prevention and treatment services. https://www.ihs.gov/dvpi/ - The Red Women Rising Project is dedicated to uplifting the voices of Urban Indian survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through increasing awareness around Urban Indian women’s domestic violence issues and enhancing survivors' access to domestic violence services. https://www.niwrc.org/ #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #intimatepartnerviolence #healthcareprofessionals

Giving Tuesday is just a few weeks away! By donating to the Center for a Healthy Maryland, you can help the Coalition create lasting change in Maryland. Join us from now until December 3rd! https://lnkd.in/e8KxziMf #GivingTuesday #HealthyMaryland #SupportLocal #MakeADifference

Giving Tuesday is just a few weeks away! Join us from now until December 3rd to help create lasting change in Maryland! https://lnkd.in/e8KxziMf #GivingTuesday #HealthyMaryland #SupportLocal #MakeADifference

It’s Transgender Awareness Week, when transgender people and allies raise awareness, share stories, and advocate against bias, discrimination, and violence affecting the trans community.?Do you know how to support your transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) patients who are experiencing abuse??Futures Without Violence?has several available resources including Quick Tips for LGBTQ Inclusive Health Settings, LGBTQ Health and Ally Resources, and a Trans/GNC Safety Card. Take a look at the website to learn?how you can create a more proactive response to intimate partner violence in a way that is safer for all of your patients:?https://lnkd.in/ezpB85cK Learn more about #TransgenderAwarenessWeek here:?https://lnkd.in/dWGRZRcn?? #intimatepartnerviolence?#healthcareprofessionals?

We have listed several job opportunities from members' programs on our website. Take a look to see if you or someone you know may be interested in applying to be a Victim Advocate, Abuse/Domestic Violence Specialist, or Domestic Violence Clinical Supervisor! https://lnkd.in/eQvgRdF2 #jobsearch #intimatepartnerviolence #Advocacy #domesticviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawareness

In case you missed it last month, Lindsay Wilson, LCSW-C, Intimate Partner Violence(IPV) Assistance Program Coordinator at the VA MARYLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM and Secretary of the Coalition, was featured in a weekly series, created by the VA Maryland Health Care System, throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the series, Lindsay shares about domestic violence and how the VA helps those who use violence or are victims of violence improve their lives. Click the link to view the first segment:?https://lnkd.in/eMiFCeRE To all the veterans, your courage and commitment are deeply appreciated. Wishing you a day of reflection, pride, and gratitude. #VeteransDay #veteransupport

Last week, Baltimore Fishbowl released a powerful article featuring Audrey Bergin, MPH, MA,Operations Manager of the Coalition and Training and Outreach Specialist Lauren Dougherty, who shed light on the pressing issue of intimate partner violence and its significant health consequences. "If somebody is being treated for chronic headaches and they’re in an abusive relationship but that’s not being shared, and the medical provider is not asking questions about it, is the treatment that they’re recommending going to be helpful?”?Go to our website to read the full article:?https://lnkd.in/eU2JkXKX

In honor of #ForensicNursesWeek, we are highlighting a material the Coalition cocreated with the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, which helps survivors understand the importance of medical forensic exams, how to access these exams, what to expect in terms of payment, and other important information. The material can be found here on our website: https://lnkd.in/eTKUNQxQ To learn more about the challenges of survivors incurring costs for these exams, take a look at this post written by the Coalition's President, Colleen Moore: https://lnkd.in/eqFrV3g8 #medicalforensicexams #SafeExams #fne

For anyone that may be struggling today, please know that you are not alone and that help is available. Take a look at some of the resources below. -National Suicide Hotline: 988 -National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) -The list of local Maryland Domestic Violence Service Providers: https://lnkd.in/eKygHctf -The list of Hospital-based Domestic Violence Programs in Maryland: https://lnkd.in/dhkBgg_m -A list of crisis centers in Maryland: https://lnkd.in/eMsVikiH -Pro Bono Counseling’s mental health WARMLine: https://lnkd.in/edJbREbp

It's Forensic Nurses Week! Forensic nurses can play a vital role in identifying and responding to patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). On behalf of the Coalition, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all forensic nurses for the work that you do everyday to advocate for IPV patients. Learn more about Forensic Nurses Week here: https://lnkd.in/eramuBSz #intimatepartnerviolence #ForensicNurses #forensicnursesweek2024