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W.O.M.E.N.’s Support Group

Our Support Group has things in place for us all to celebrate our first (invitation only) Sisterhood Christmas Support Group Wednesday, Dec 19th. Our Domestic and Sexual Violence department and volunteers have been working very, very hard getting donations for this event.  The purpose of this event is to celebrate our clients ability to heal from past domestic violence and sexual assault while learning their worth and power. As always, we encourage empowerment and uplifting education pertaining to domestic violence and sexual assault. Not all victims live to tell their stories. For us it is important that all women dealing with abuse of any kind know that they have the power to control their life, so if you are a victim – don’t wait, get help and get out now! We are very excited to share with the public the support we have here in Davidson County and the 13 surrounding counties. To keep such support groups going we need your help. It take a community to keep a community and it’s member’s safe. Click on the donate button and support our programs today.

Now’s the time – The Big Payback is here!

 

       

We’ve been counting down the days to The Big Payback. The excitement surrounding 24 hours of Middle Tennesseans coming together to support the nonprofit community is contagious. And thanks to supporters like you, we are able to continue our vital work in bridging the gaps to reduce health disparities while making a positive impact in Middle Tennessee.   In the past three years, more than $6.75 million has been raised for our community. Let’s rally together to make The Big Payback 2017 even BIGGER.

  

Our Cause

 

Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.

 

  • * One in four women (25%) has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime.

  • * Nearly three out of four (74%) of Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.

  • * On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day.

 

 

    Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone. Take a stand with us and help us stop domestic violence in Nashville Davidson county and surrounding areas. Our mission is to bridge the gaps to reduce health disparities. The women and children of our community are counting on your time and donations. Thank you so much in advance for your support.

Get involved

Contribute to Women On Maintaining Education and Nutrition by visiting www.TheBigPayback.org, search for W.O.M.E.N., and complete the easy and secure donation form or by clicking www.thebigpayback.civicore.com/educatingwomen this link will take you directly to our #BigPayback page for you to donate.Your gifts on Wednesday, May 3 are eligible to be amplified by bonuses, incentives, and prizes made possible by The Big Payback’s generous sponsors. Also, check out our social media pages there you can like and share us with your friends. Spread the word the Big Payback event is not just important to us, It’s important for our community … and you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our staff and board of directors would like to extend a heart warming thank you to all of our dedicated supporters, volunteers and donors.

Thank you !

Domestic Violence Self-Assessment Survey

Our Domestic Violence Self-Assessment Survey only takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete. It is completely anonymous. All answers are simply kept for research purposes. Answer the questions below and click “Submit” when done.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SELF ASSESSMENT SURVEY

Take this self-assessment survey for yourself. Get help if you need it!

Healthy and happy relationships help to make you feel better about yourself. A positive relationship can increase your outlook on life, increase your productivity and increase your self-esteem. Love should make you feel good, safe, and happy about the future. Unhealthy relationships can make us feel unhappy, unsafe, and fearful of the future. Unfortunately many people are in hurtful, unsafe, or violent relationships. It can happen to anyone i.e. mothers, wives, students, teachers, celebrities, and even you. You do not deserve to be hurt. Domestic violence has no race, ethnic origin, creed or age limit. We all get angry sometimes, but when we do, we all have choices. We can choose to express ourselves in healthy ways. In healthy relationships, partners help each other feel good about themselves. Insults, unkind words, and humiliation are very hurtful; they are disrespectful and make you feel badly about yourselves. In loving relationships, partners respect each other's needs. Being jealous or trying to control someone else does not show love. In healthy relationships, partners care about and respect each other's sexual needs and limits. Forcing or hurting someone in a sexual way is physically and emotionally damaging. It's wrong and it's against the law. In healthy relationships, partners help each other feel loved and safe. Hurting someone physically is never okay, it doesn't solve anything, and it's against the law. Violent behavior and fear make a person feel unsafe. In order for children to know they are loved, they need to feel safe, too. In healthy families, partners share the care and responsibilities of the children including the fun ones as well as the difficult ones. They create a safe and secure home life for the family. Hurting children is never okay, and it's against the law. Children can be removed from a home where they are being abused. In healthy relationships, partners feel proud of how they have learned to express caring for each other. In relationships that are unhealthy, abusive behavior may become dangerous. Even if your partner apologizes and promises that it won't happen again, it is likely to get worse. Nothing you say or do should cause your partner to hurt you.

If you answered yes to these questions, you may be feeling that your relationship is healthy and happy.

Does your partner …

If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you are being treated badly. Signs of abuse like these may mean that you're not safe in your relationship - and it may get worse.

Does your partner …

If you answered yes to these questions, you may be feeling that your relationship is healthy and happy.

Does your partner …

Domestic Violence is NOT OK!

GET OUT!

Volunteer for W.O.M.E.N.

Would you like to volunteer for our organization? If so, click HERE to fill out the form.

For any questions, please call us at 615-256-3882.

Confidential Conversations

When life isn’t easy…caring, Confidential Conversations effective counseling will help you through the rough patches. W.O.M.E.N. understands that many internal and external factors contribute to cognitive and emotional well-being, including relationships with loved ones, financial issues, work environment, health concerns, and coping behaviors/skills. Stress can lead to physical symptoms ranging in severity from headache, heart palpitations, heart attack, stroke and so much more. Our holistic approach to whole person well-care works with you to identify and navigate towards emotional well-being, and helps you deal with life’s inevitable challenges. Confidential Conversations Licensed Clinical Therapist is waiting to help you.

There is no cost.

To sign up, simply click here and fill out the form!

We all need help sometimes.

For any questions, don’t hesitate to call 615-256-3882

Mario Kart Registration Form

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World AIDS Day 2012 Commemoration

“Women Doing Good” Nashville Celebration

Let’s celebrate Catherine Wyatt-Morley’s win as a 2012 “Women Doing Good” SELF Magazine Awardee! Join us after work for a Toast to Catherine on Thursday,October 4th at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Nashville.

 

Meet us on the Bridge at the Renaissance Hotel, 611 Commerce St., Nashville, TN at 5:30pm. Reception goes till 6:30pm.

 

 

Sponsored by Meharry’s Centers for Women’s Health Research

ZUMBA FOR A CAUSE

Can you outlast W.O.M.E.N. staff?? 

Join us at ExecuFit Wellness Center for 4 hours of Zumba with Nashville’s Best Zumba instructors!

 
When:       Saturday September 22, 2012

 Time:        9AM – 1PM

 

Where:      ExecuFit Wellness Center
                 3441 Lebanon Road
                 Hermitage, TN 37076

Admission:   $5.00/ hour

 

Come out and enjoy music provided by DJ Crucial and a chance to win prizes every hour!

 

This fundraiser is in collaboration with ExecuFit Wellness Center who will also be hosting a Health, Beauty, and Wellness Fair.  

National HIV Testing Day 2012

 

Wednesday, June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, entities across the U.S. will be offering free and confidential HIV testing as well as prevention,education,counseling services. On this day, everyone is encouraged to Take the Test, Take Control.

Currently, there are more than 1.2 million people living with HIV in the U.S. and an estimated one in five are infected and do not know it.  Getting tested and knowing your status is a critical first step to saving a life and getting treatment. HIV testing and treatment saves lives and helps reduce the spread of HIV.

On this day, National HIV Testing Day, decide to take control and responsibility of your health, Get Tested

 

Launched in 1995, National HIV Testing Day was developed in response to the growing number of HIV infections in communities of color and other heavily impacted communities. National HIV Testing Day was organized by the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) and partners with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), AIDS.gov and other entities across the country.

To find a testing site near you or for more information on NAPWA and National HIV Testing Day, visit http://hivtest.cdc.gov.

 

 

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